The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel in Washington, 9-minute walk to White House

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

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1025 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • Place, K Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, White House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 20-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel include George Washington University and National Mall.

What's nearby

  • K Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • White House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Capital One Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Architect

Hotel in Washington, 9-minute walk to 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on 29 Jan 2026 start from AU$152.72, 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. 403 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Azizi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnathan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room. Outdated facilities. One of the elevators was not operational. Room did not even have a full-sized ironing board. Bed was terrible- must be a really old bed. Pillows were flat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room for close visit to DC. Small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are not helpful to find parking lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were going to a concert at the Warner Theatre. The Architect was walkable to and from the show; the area was safe. We were able to walk to The Hamilton for dinner before the show, and we stopped for drinks at a different bar on the way back to the hotel. The hotel is older, but it is charming. The room was perfect for us for the night. We were on the 9th floor, and I was pleased with the water pressure in the shower--you never know when you are in an older building on the top floor. The bed was fine. The people at the desk were friendly and helpful. We go to DC a few times a year for concerts, and we would definitely stay here on a return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little find that was perfect for my conference. Staff was extremely friendly and quick to support. Rooms were small but comfortable and met all of my needs. Excellent location within walking distance of the Convention Center and National Mall. Great price point too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Business traveller
The stay was okay. My room was right in front of the elevator so I could hear everyone who went up to the floor. I could also hear all the possible sounds from the rooms in the corridor. The hotel is quite run down, sadly. It would be really cool if it were cleaned up because it is a retro style. I had everything I needed while in the room though, nothing broken or especially dirty inside. Just run down, like the other parts of the premises. The location is great - about 10 minutes to the main attractions in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, DAYTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was ok. if you are not picky
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

GOBINATH

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashfaq

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony Edward Monreal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elpidio Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Amazing hotel..it was walk-in distance to a lot of food places,bars,stores u name it…evn the white white….decor not your average hotel but I have no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building but incredibly clean and nice staff. I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one elevator worked. Old and dated. No water for sale or otherwise. Windows didn't open in room. Only one attendant on for whole building. Room was bad/bed bad. This is at best a 2 star hotel. Such a shame. With the location could be much better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Guess, Zephyrhills

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect it wasn't super expensive but it was so close to everything in downtown DC will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce, Idaho Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025