The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near White House

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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1025 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, White House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Washington

The Architect places you in the centre of Washington, within just a 15-minute stroll of White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area, a computer station and multilingual staff. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel include National Mall and Washington Monument.

What's nearby

  • White House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • George Washington University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Monument - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stan's DC Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shōtō - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Architect

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near White House
As a guest of The Architect, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and a television in common area. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Architect also features a lift and a microwave in a common area.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Architect offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.25 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Architect.

Property is also known as

Architect Hotel Washington
The Architect Hotel
The Architect Washington
The Architect Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Architect?

No, The Architect does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at The Architect?

As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$176.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Architect?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Architect?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1037 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jon, Toronto

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay for a more reasonable price.

Great location. Clean room. Not the most comfortable bed, and there were few amenities on the property, but the price was reasonalbe and it felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Goshen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location easy walk to just about everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 blocks to Subway 3.5 blocks to Whitehouse Clean room. No fridge or microwave. Room very minimal. Must goto basement for ice which had roaches running around. Drink machine unplugged. Room was clean, updated bathroom. Best thing was cheap room very close to National Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AnnaLisa, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is within a 1block walking distance to Starbucks, restaurants and the metro. Use Lyft or Uber as there isn’t convenient parking. Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Under construction so everything is new and ready
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Onalenna

I
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas, Chestnut Hill

Business traveller
Great old fashioned rooms at a great rate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, affordable especially for DC

It was very nice especially for the price. I loved the brick wall too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to DC. Great location. Overall, perfect for our needs- clean & comfortable place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. We had water pressure issue in our room, but the front desk quickly switched us to another room. Coffee is available in the lobby in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeline

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room are extremely outdated and SMALL. Bathroom seemed larger than the room itself. The power in the room when out three times is while using the blow dryer. There was a spider on our bed and that freaked us out, weren’t sure if there were more. Front desk was helpful and kind despite the issues we had. Ice machine was in the basement and just didn’t seem hygienic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The hotel is cozy and the rooms have enough space to be comfortable. Perfect if you’re spending most of your day exploring and just want to sleep in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good to rest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Saiido

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Williamsburg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, centrally located !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location (we were able to store our luggage when we checked out at the UPS Store across the street). Yes, the rooms are small, but they were comfortable and had a uniqueness that reminded us of days gone by…Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice. My room was always clean, but the bed was uncomfortable. Very little amenities. It was close to everything I needed. Very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velande

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in the heart of Washington D.C. I loved it and they had great air conditioning in every room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice in size. The staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is charming property is in a convenient location in downtown Washington, D.C. My room was a bit small, had no view (it was right against the side of the neighboring building), and was dark (they need to put light in the clothing closet), but it was clean. Other than that, public transit is closeby, and many local attractions are walkable. The front desk staff were also friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025