The Architect

Property class: 2.5

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A marble staircase with golden railings leading to an upper floor.
A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" above the doors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to another room.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

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$145
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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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.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • White House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • George Washington University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Park at 14th - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lady Madison - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stan's DC Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Architect

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 5 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$145, 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. 415 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aiting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained antique hotel. Extremely walkable area and a fair price. Room was excellently clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ! Confortable room! Near the White Hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Divine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to dowtown and white house. It was within the walking distance of the embassy I wanted to visit as well. Room clean and easy access and a great guy at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent stay and good value compared to other hotels in high demand are of DC
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judithanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, remodled room, quiet, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 10 min walk to the White House. The metro was 5 min walk. A few places to eat around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Giselle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very noisy (at the intersection of two major roads) and the bed was of poor quality. Location was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you like the boutique hotel experience then you well enjoy your stay at The Architect, a historic hotel in a great centrally located downtown DC location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed it for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Disliked: Amenities
Room was small but clean, staff was friendly, parking overnight on weekends is difficult to find close to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness
Small hotel, some modern amenities, but kind of outdated/historic. Rooms were okay, air conditioners worked well (some reviews said they didnt) and the showers were hot. If you aren't spending much time in your room it's a perfect cheaper hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC worked well and the room was cleaned well every day
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only main complaint is that our room was muggy, with and especially without the ac, and the lobby could use a renovation. Otherwise, fantastic stay, loved the location, room was super clean, and the staff was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about the Architect is its location and the price u pay for being in such a central place. The building is pretty old but it is pretty clean. The staff was pretty good as well. I will always stay here whenever I go to DC just bc of its price-to-location ratio!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thais

Liked: Staff & service
3 stars
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, room was very clean, perfect location to walk to the monuments/White House/Smithsonian museums. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin Patrick

This is good affordable hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026