The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel near White House in Washington

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
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

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

Explore the area

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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, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

Downtown Washington D.C. stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, you'll find White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. National Mall and Washington Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • K Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • White House - 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
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stan's DC Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shōtō - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Architect

Hotel near White House in Washington
As a guest of The Architect, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and a television in a common area. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Architect also features an elevator and a microwave in a common area.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Architect offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 percent

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
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
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 onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Architect.

Property is also known as

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The Architect Hotel
The Architect Washington
The Architect Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Architect to the airport?

The Architect is 5.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Architect?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on Jan 2, 2026 start from $87.49, 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.

Does The Architect have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Architect.

Does The Architect offer free breakfast?

The Architect does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Architect?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Architect?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Architect?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Architect have a pool?

The Architect does not have a pool.

Does The Architect have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Architect to downtown Washington?

The Architect is 0.6 mi away from Washington.

The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy, DAYTON

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

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wish they had ice water in the lobby area, one of the elevators was down, also wish there was a refrigerator in the room but overall GREAT
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny, no view in window
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilson

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

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Architect is an excellent value -- nice comfy rooms, friendly staff, and an outstanding location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We knew this was the lowest priced hotel in DC, so our expectations were low. But we just needed a place to sleep. However, the front desk was ready for us. Very pleasant woman sang to us while checking us in. Everyone that worked the front desk was super nice! Our room was perfect. Full size bed, great closet & bathroom. Very clean. Our only concern was that housekeeping came in to make the bed and clean the room even though we didn't put the door hang out asking for it. We didn't want anyone in the room, but they came in any way. Check out was a breeze. Parking on the streets is free on the weekends. We walked to the White House, and several other destinations. It was a great surprise to have a great place to crash out and regroup!! Will definitely stay here when we come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is super clean but there is too strong chemicals for cleaning like beach. I must turned on ventilator whole night. Staff is very nice. The cost is reasonable. It closes to Metro train and the White House and the national mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception smelled strongly of weed when we arrived around 2am, and the staff offered no help at all with parking. We were told to move our car by 7am to a private garage, which was very inconvenient after a late arrival. On top of that, the pillows were extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Distance to the Whitehouse and cost
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julius Paul, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old hotel - broken elevator
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay, mostly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

The Architect Hotel in DC - pleasant surprise

This was a much better hotel experience than I planned or expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Giggia, Amenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brant

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

knut

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was affordable price with convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025