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The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near White House

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Reception
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
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

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

Room options

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1025 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005

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 - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Washington Monument - 2 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

  • ‪Capital Hilton Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grazie Nonna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Architect

Hotel near White House
Located close to Walter E. Washington Convention Center and George Washington University, The Architect provides designer stores on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Concierge services and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Spanish

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

Property is also known as

Architect Hotel Washington
The Architect Hotel
The Architect Washington
The Architect Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is The Architect pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Architect?

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 and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. National Mall and Washington Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). McPherson Sq. Station is 6 minutes by foot and Farragut North Station is 6 minutes.

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The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 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

Horacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, good location quiet .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Minimalist lifestyle hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

june

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect affordable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing bargain, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

shengyi

Disliked: Amenities
Ok budget place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was so helpful, so I appreciate it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and quiet. Close to the Whitehouse. Close to coffee shops and good eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Near a metro station, White House, and other cool monuments. The walls are thin, no mini refrigerator, and the service was minimal but overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option so close to The White House
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, reasonable price, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building is a bit old, but it's in a great location and the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

EMILIO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Hotel is a bit outdated and tiny rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has bed bugs. And it is a terrible stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walked everywhere I wanted to see. Hotel had a historic vibe, which was cool. Their Wi-Fi didn't work, but I honestly needed a break from technology so I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

De-Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a walkable location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

GURU CHARAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There is no provision for Water or any snacks in the hotel, otherwise this is very good hotel in the budget.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice solid older hotel and clean, comfortable bed. Room small with no refrigerator but very quiet. Area around there had some homeless living in the local park but no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for an extended weekend. It was perfect location to McPherson metro/down town/dupont circle. Hotel was clean and quiet. Great little breakfast/lunch place around the corner called nerds and nibblers. Room was small but perfect for a couple. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel in a great location. The front desk staff made this stay extra good. Namely Shin (sp?)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing is ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025