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The Architect

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner | Accessible bathroom

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., The Architect is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This 69-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and a computer station.

What's nearby

  • K Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • White House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Architect

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near White House
Guests of The Architect enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a computer station. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Safes, phones, and ironing boards are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 percent 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 percent

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

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at The Architect.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Architect?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Washington D.C. within a short 10-minute walk of White House and also 10 minutes on foot from Smithsonian Institution. You'll also find National Mall and National Museum of African American History and Culture less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Architect?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does The Architect feature a casino at the property?

No, The Architect doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Architect?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Architect?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as designer stores and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at The Architect?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Architect have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Architect doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Architect allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Architect though service animals are welcome.

Does The Architect have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Architect?

The closest major airport to The Architect is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 5.3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 12.2 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Architect?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Architect.

The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

WONIL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is too old, except this one. everything is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in walking distance to White House and the Mall. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fontaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was good value for the room. It had the basics and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jong sin, flushing

No good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mai Trinh

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great Value Stay

We needed last minute room for one night and the Architect delivered. We appreciated that the front desk staff was on duty 24 hours. Our room was spacious and clean, if sparse but did have a closet with safe and ironing board. Location is excellent - close to Metro station, buses, plenty of restaurants, etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Chapel hill

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fokelien

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazgul

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very confortable hotel close to the White House and with a metro line that brings you straight to the airport. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Helio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mili

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment is good, and the receptionist at the front desk is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joelle night desk guy was rude with zero personality. The morning team was great! Room was old and tiny but clean. Low price so to be expected. Good location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Room comfort

Small room in a great location

Great minimal room in a convenient location. Coffee, tea and microwave in yhe lobby. It would be nice if they would consider adding a cube fridge to yhe rooms. Rooms are small- nondrawers to put away clothes- historic building close to bus, metro museums, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Muskan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Stay again for sure.

The stay was great! The pillows, however, were awful!! Only complaint at all. Too flat and thin. Staff was great. Room was clean! Shower was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, not a bad stay. I was only there for about 4 nights, room was a on the smaller side but the bed was comfortable and I had an excellent view of the city from my room. Only complaint I had was that the keycard repeatedly failed to work after housekeeping left the room and I had to constantly go to the front desk to get it sorted. Not a bad spot, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated hotel

The hotel is dated and dingy, but the staff kept it clean. There is not much giing on in that part of town on a weekend, as it is a M-F biz area. No parking options were provided, and DC is very tricky to park in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The front desk is not friendly
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rocio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
7or 8 steps down to the lobby. No ramp to help with luggage. Only one ice machine in the basement. Employees friendly, the overnight clerk was very good and helped us with our luggage at checkout. Only one working elevator. Location good, within 30 minutes walking distance to White House, Ford’s Theater. Bed not comfortable but acceptable. Good price, we paid approximately $600 for 6 nights. Don’t know if we would stay there again but maybe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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