Arriving by foot or getting dropped off
Head to the WhyHotel by Placemakr, Navy Yard guest entrance, located at 1800 Half Street SW (in the Verge apartment building). Use this link to navigate to our location on Half Street.

Enter through the glass doors. To enter the second set of doors, open the Latch app and click on the mobile key for your reservation. Scan your key by holding the Latch mobile key up to the left reader for at least 5 seconds (make sure you have internet with Bluetooth & location services enabled). This will unlock the door.
 
Head straight to your unit using your Latch app and mobile key for access. Latch will give you access to all common areas in the building as well.

Don't have the Latch app?
As a reminder, you'll receive an email to download the Latch app and create an account on the day of your arrival. Then, you'll be able to access your mobile key to get into the building and your unit. If you would like to download the app in advance, you may do so here for iOS or Android. 

Parking
We are not able to offer parking at WhyHotel by Placemakr, Navy Yard. Please reach out if you need recommendations if you have any questions. 

Need help? Find us in the lobby, or give us a call.

WhyHotel by Placemakr, Navy Yard is happy to offer contactless check-in to our guests using the Latch app. For a smooth check-in and in order to skip the front desk, please follow the steps below.

1. Verify your information

In order to keep Placemakr safe for all guests and residents, we require all guests to verify their information before giving access to the building and their unit. 

We will send you a unique link to verify your information and complete your reservation, however you may also look it up here.

2. Download the Latch app 

On the day of your arrival, you'll receive an email prompting you to download the Latch app and create an account. The app will act as your key! Your unit will be accessible at check-in time, which is 4pm.

Tip: The email will come from "Latch," not Placemakr. Search your inbox for "Latch" if you don't see it.

3. Head on up at check-in time!

As long as you have completed verification and there are no other issues with your reservation, you will be able to access your unit via the Latch app at check-in time.

Bluetooth and location services must be enabled for the mobile key to work, and you’ll need to have internet access the first time you pull up your key. See the arrival guide below for more information on using your Latch app.

If you have additional guests staying with you, you can share digital access with them through your Latch app. Simply open the app, select ‘Let someone in’ in the top right corner, then share app access and door codes with your guests.