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The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel near White House in Washington

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

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

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

  • 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
  • George Washington University - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Washington Monument - 6 min drive - 1.5 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 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

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

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. 399 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 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

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

JAMISON, Bay Shore

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

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location gave a unique and vintage style of space but the room was small and the amenities were non-existent. No complimentary breakfast or real tv channel selection. But because it was located in such a great spot downtown none of those things mattered because I wasn’t there to stay in the room. So for the purpose of just showering and laying my head down it did what it was supposed to do. If you are trying to relax in the room all day and you want more selection this place isn’t for you but if you are there to explore the city the location is perfect as everything is relatively walking distance. Washington monument was less than a mile away and Howard was 10 minutes away if you drive. Overall experience was great for what I needed for. The staff was also kind and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin L

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025