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The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel near White House in Washington

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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

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 WiFi

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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. George Washington University and National Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • K Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • White House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • George Washington University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington 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

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 5.1 mi (17-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 May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on Jun 16, 2026 start from $139, 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.

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 (17-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. 409 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROSALBA, Sacramento

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Gales Ferry

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN, RICHMOND

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

2/10 Terrible

Analyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Magnus

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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