The Architect

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

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Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
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
  • White House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • White House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Washington Monument - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • George Washington University - 2 min drive - 1.6 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

  • ‪Capital Hilton Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grazie Nonna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬2 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Spanish

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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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Architect?

As of May 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on May 2, 2025 start from $116.1, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at The Architect?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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.

Is The Architect good for couples?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Architect?

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, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Architect.

The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

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

Allen

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dark, tiny room, literally looking at a brick wall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amnon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its an old place. Yet clean and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I did not care for was the parking there is a parking garage next door but not over night so you have to move it by 7 pm when they close. Also when parking on the street on the side of the hotel you have to move your car by 7am bacause there is no parking there during the week after 7 am and 6 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yudith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Front door was not working correctly so it was a mission to get in a few times. Front desk didn't really explain much. Said my room number out loud thankfully no one else was in the main lobby. etc....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the architect hotel looks beautiful with alot of character - however the maintenance of the building is lacking - I would not suggest it be fully renovated as it would take away from its charm, however there were little things that would help make it feel like a well maintained historical building. I would suggest sanding and retreating the wood- and replacing the sheets with better quality ones. - I enjoyed the layout of the washroom but I would suggest lighter colored counters and walls as the dark wood everywhere makes the rooms seem closed in and dingy. The soundproofing from the door to the hallway was almost non existent. You could hear every detail once a guest got off the elevator and until they closed their room doors. All staff were an absolute delight. I would absolutely stay there again though because over all it was a great price and a great location. It was a cozy spot to rest whenever we were not exploring. In fact I am planning my next stay here in the next few months.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yauheniya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Ajith

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best. Would get better place for this price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

First time in DC.

Great location and great value for the $. Older building so could use some updates, but great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

W

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luidji

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I arrived at 2am with my wife, exhausted feom a long day and long road trip. The check-in process was made chaotic after the front desk agent deliberately denied my reservation, claim that i did not have one, then claiming l was suppose to check-in before midnight, then claiming theirs nothing he can do, then i notice this giys eyes are red so he pretty much out of his mind and would like me to go with him, so i just called the cops to prepare a report of theft, when then all of a sudden has my reservation after an hour of jerking me around. Overall terrible front deak agent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ji Won

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoeAnn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and will choose it in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to George Washington University. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yanni

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Hotel is good for what it is- a place to stay and in a decent location. It is pretty bare bones with no accessories besides the room. The room was sort of Euro in its size and amenities. It has all you need and it was clean and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Leah

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worst room I’ve stayed in having done business travel for almost 50 years.

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was gross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valdis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024