The Architect

2.5 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby sitting 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$194
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

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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.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

  • 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 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on 31 May 2026 start from AU$194, 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. 408 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yingying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tavon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Randall

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO staff available. No help. No support
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jocalyn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Check in was easy. A lot of history in the hotel. Loved the history book in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Shavon

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is pretty basic, but in a walkable area. Amenities weren’t the greatest. WiFi wouldn’t connect and the toilet pressure was low. But it’s fine for the price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elycia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We had a mostly great stay. My only complaint about the hotel is there was no coffee available at 745am and I was told it would be at least 30 minute wait before there was. We were trying to get up and out and this caused us to have to track down a nearby place in the rain. The closest we found open was several blocks away. Please consider updating the coffee area even if its just an instant option. The other big issue that isn't necessarily the hotels fault, our neighbor in room 702 last night screamed, cried, cussed and threatened to blow people's heads off for over 2 hours. She was clearly having an mental episode. I had to reach out multiple times to the front desk. My daughter was terrified and it kept us up past 10pm as we shared a wall with her. But you cant choose your neighbors. The front desk was helpful in deescalating the ordeal. Otherwise I was very happy with our stay. The price, location, cleanliness and staff were all wonderful. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Magnus

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Key cards to the room constantly stopped working, and doors and toilet and ac seemed old and unreliable along side with the fact there was bed bugs in the room
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yésell

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Akesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The fan in the bathroom was connected to the light and was so incredibly loud - it was super disturbing whenever you had to use the bathroom, including while getting ready. The shower is an overhead showerhead which if you don’t want to get your hair wet is a disaster. There’s no avoiding it. Also, the toilet clogged without using much TP. The heater in the room blows on and off every minute or so which is hard to sleep with but required in the middle of winter. Also, the ice machine is in the basement and the operator option on the phone didn’t work so we had to go down to the lobby anytime we had a question. There is hardly anything to eat in the area which is a bit inconvenient. Not a bad space, just not ideal for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

eli

Liked: Cleanliness
Room is good but just struggled to find parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very cute! Everything about the hotel had a very comfortable, warm feeling. The staff was extremely attentive and caring. Had a wonderful short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would rate my stay a 3.5. First, the cost to stay in downtown DC was unbeatable. The staff was wonderful, the hotel and especially the room was CLEAN - like I was very happy with the cleanliness, the rooms were a good size, and there was always coffee, tea, and water in the lobby. The hotel is a historic building, so it's both old and cool. One must know that this is not a modern hotel. My concerns with with my hot water and the noise from the window unit. I would still recommend this hotel and hopefully, someone wouldn't expect high-end amenities at a lower price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

RRP

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andres

👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tresor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thanks for everything. I like
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient for the location and the price Room was clean.... the pillows were not too comfy, and the mattress was too hard for my liking. otherwise everything else was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sajjad

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Malyuun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
From the moment I checked in, everything was terrific! Love our kind attendant, asked her questions about the area, and she was humble, kind, and knowledgeable. The room was clean, and they were great with upkeep. Hard to find good parking and don't expect a view—but the location is perfect! Main critique: Rooms don't have mini-fridges or microwaves. Deal breaker in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026