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The Architect

2.5 star property
Travelers can store luggage, get help from multilingual staff, and explore nearby George Washington University at this thoughtfully appointed hotel

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The Architect sits in the heart of Washington, where guests find modern comforts and attentive service. The lobby features a TV for catching up on news, while the multilingual staff and concierge team help visitors plan their day in the capital.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, The Architect is near the airport and near a metro station. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and George Washington University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Washington travel guide
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1025 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

What's nearby

  • This is an aerial view of Washington, DC showing Pennsylvania Avenue to the U.S. Capitol at sunset. The view is from the Old Post Office.
    K Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
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    White House
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Washington_WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter_6034985_03
    Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Washington_GeorgeWashingtonUniversity_503284_02
    George Washington University
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Mall
    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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Architect pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Architect?

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

What time is check-out at The Architect?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Architect located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of White House, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and George Washington University. National Mall and Washington Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). McPherson Sq. Station is 5 minutes by foot and Farragut North Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Architect Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained antique hotel. Extremely walkable area and a fair price. Room was excellently clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 10 min walk to the White House. The metro was 5 min walk. A few places to eat around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Disliked: Amenities
Room was small but clean, staff was friendly, parking overnight on weekends is difficult to find close to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful vintage hotel! Well maintained. Nice lounge area with iced lemon water, coffee and tea. Very helpful staff. I got in the room and found that the bed was made with sheet on top of the comforter which was strange. Flat and hard pillows. A very nice stay though, would be a return guest for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a 2 day stay, a short walk to some of the highlights in DC. Staff is very friendly always willing to help and answer your questions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Capitol Hill and walkable to many parts of the city. Staff was kind and the room was consistently maintained by housekeeping. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great, air conditioning very cold, overall great value for the cost. We came via train so we walked everywhere and it was a great location close to plenty of food and convenient stores as well as all of the sites we wanted to see. There really aren't amenities to speak of but we knew that going in and decided the lower cost was worth it. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from my 2-day stay here. Very clean. That's all I cared about. Now, it does appear a bit outdated and I would've preferred to have a coffee maker in my room, but honestly, no big deal at all. The air conditioning worked, the bed was comfortable, the shower heated up quickly, the room was spotless, and I rested assured that I picked a good place. Now, if you're working remotely from the hotel... beware that the WiFi is spotty. I struggled to log in to work for quite some time. Had to use my phone's hotspot to get the job done. Other than that, great experience :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was during the late Winter. The room was very comfortable. The room was small, yet functional. The bathroom and tub were spacious. The staff was nice and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a nice and quiet place for solo travelers! I enjoyed it and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stairs to enter the property which was awkward at night with suitcases. We checked in at 10 PM and had to wait 10 minutes for the single attendant. The room was good, comfortable bed and well decorated. Close to convention center, easy Uber just felt on the edge of sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Older hotel but clean and comfortable and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We ran out of hot water on day 2, they moved us to another room which also had no hot water. Great location. No frills. Clean bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, great location, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Faezeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and the hotel was close to attraction sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be staying here again. Price was amazing for a last minute work trip. Within walkable distance of all the major museums/tour locations. Place was extremely clean! Easy check in, and check out. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine. Affordable, great location and room was cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo Jimenez

Liked: Staff & service
Its good value for money, but the heater was too loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Very friendly and helpful check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025