Placemakr Marymount Ballston

Clean and good location

Very loud. Several parties with loud music

I loved the cozy apartment feel!

Wish you didn’t have to pay for parking

Clean apartments, nice area

the quiet hours

Location is amazing !

I recently stayed at Placemakr Marymount Ballston and, unfortunately, the experience fell short of my expectations for an extended or apartment-style stay. While the property is modern, clean, and conveniently located in the Ballston area, it felt overwhelmingly like a traditional hotel rather than the immersive, home-like apartment environment I sought. I specifically chose this type of accommodation to enjoy a more authentic “true” experience—living like a local, engaging with the surrounding culture, community, and neighborhood vibe of Arlington. Instead, the setup, amenities, and overall atmosphere leaned heavily toward hotel conveniences (such as standardized services and transient feel), which prevented any meaningful connection to the local area or a sense of truly residing there. This mismatch made the stay feel impersonal and unfulfilling, despite the property’s other positive attributes like its furnishings and proximity to transit. For travelers seeking a genuine apartment-like immersion in the local culture and daily life, I would not recommend Placemakr Marymount Ballston based on my experience. I hope this feedback is useful for future improvements, as the concept has potential if better aligned with authentic extended-stay expectations.

Large room. In Center, staff good

The modern vibes and the staffing are on point. By far the best decision! I wanted to take a leap of faith, by trying someplace new, and was amazed at how pleased with the experience I had received.

No qualms

Great location and clean, comfortable and safe accommodations for the price. Mostly had everything we needed. Great value for the area. Staff was very helpful & friendly.

Can’t think of anything major.

Location was excellent…Apt was clean…Easy checkin/checkout process…Amenities

Some apt facilities weren’t working as intended…No TV remote provided…Freezer Ice Maker was not functional…Garage parking was $35/day and then had the nerve to charge extra $2.76 for tax???