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The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel near White House in Washington

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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.)
    ‪32 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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 - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stan's DC Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shōtō - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬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

Architect Hotel Washington
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 Jan 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on Jan 17, 2026 start from $93.49, 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 (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. 401 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was ok. if you are not picky
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

GOBINATH

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashfaq

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony Edward Monreal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elpidio Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Amazing hotel..it was walk-in distance to a lot of food places,bars,stores u name it…evn the white white….decor not your average hotel but I have no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building but incredibly clean and nice staff. I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one elevator worked. Old and dated. No water for sale or otherwise. Windows didn't open in room. Only one attendant on for whole building. Room was bad/bed bad. This is at best a 2 star hotel. Such a shame. With the location could be much better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Guess, Zephyrhills

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect it wasn't super expensive but it was so close to everything in downtown DC will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce, Idaho Falls

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They do not have breakfast... So, Expedia should update this information.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Hyun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martin Patrick

This is good affordable hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aldo, EAST ELMHURST

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building has a history, which is excellent for me. It's an older building, but it's in good condition. The staff was friendly. The room price was cheap. The bed was comfy. Bathrooms are relatively large. I have no problem revisiting the Architect! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the basic room, limited space for things but Spacious bathroom. good customer service, very quiet, and very sophisticated building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Aniah Sharri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Beatrice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with character. Clean warm comfortable room with great shower.Budget room no view from window. No coffee maker in room but available in lobby free. Would definitely stay here again if I revisit DC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

kent, Frederick

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Architect is tucked away in a convenient location. There are lots of boutique and chain hotels near by from basic to business. It is a good area to stay in. The hotel is the lowest price in the area and it is clear why. It is run like a 1990's family owned motel. It should advetise if it is actually family owned so people know what they are getting. One elevator was broken, the coffee machine in the lobby is like an old church percolator, the keys demagnatize if they are near your phone, and the sheets and towels are a little frayed. But there are kind hard working people running the hotel. The bed felt like a memory foam mattress. It was comfortable. The one major issue is the hotel requires a credit card for security but also charges a 3% credit card fee. This should not be allowed on Expedia. It is one thing to have a fee when you let people pay cash. But this is a hotel. If you are looking for a centrally-located affordable place to stay and you are comfortable with the simplicity and character (but not architecture) of a late 20th century motel, stay here.
Check in desk at bottom of entrance stairs
One of the elevators and stairs to floor
Lobby lounge area
Desk work area in room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

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