The Architect

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

Photo gallery for The Architect

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

Map
1025 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
  • White House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Washington

The Architect places you in the centre of Washington, within just a 15-minute stroll of White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area, a computer station and multilingual staff. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel include National Mall and Washington Monument.

What's nearby

  • White House - 10 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • National Mall - 16 min walk
  • Washington Monument - 2 min drive
  • George Washington University - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • McPherson Sq. Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan 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 with a 24-hour front desk, near White House
As a guest of The Architect, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and a television in common area. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Architect also features a lift and a microwave in a common area.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Architect offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. On-site 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 all 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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Architect?

No, The Architect does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at The Architect?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on 1 Mar 2025 start from AU$235.29, 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.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Architect?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Architect?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to George Washington University. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yanni

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Hotel is good for what it is- a place to stay and in a decent location. It is pretty bare bones with no accessories besides the room. The room was sort of Euro in its size and amenities. It has all you need and it was clean and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Leah

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worst room I’ve stayed in having done business travel for almost 50 years.

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was gross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valdis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly priced stay in Washington. Property was in close proximity to the metro line which is helpful. Somewhat dated fittings but everything is very clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the charm of the building and the convenience of walking to all of the capital buildings. Bonus was that the Metro was a block away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marion A

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an old building that is in a nice area. The lobby smells weird and the carpet is out of date but it is a good price and fine if you don't plan on hanging out in the hotel a lot. You can easily walk to the white house and there are restaurants around. It feels like a safe area as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anatol

A decent value for Washington DC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is adequate but tired. Rigid pillows and other bedding were uncomfortable. We requested second luggage rack (for our second suitcase) but none was available. No chest of drawers or counter space in the bedroom. For the elderly, getting in and out of the shower felt risky. A grab bar in the wall or nonskid on the tub would have been good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location!
This hotel is located in the heart of downtown DC with easy access to the metro. I thought the room was a bit tired and small but for the price—it could not be beat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel that is nicely updated. The bathroom had a rain shower which some people may like, but I prefer a normal shower head. Also, the fan comes on with the bathroom light and is LOUD...so loud that I used the mirror in the room to apply makeup because it couldn't stand the noise. Otherwise very nice. My first night was room 207 and I had no internet. I asked to be moved the second day and was then in room 507 where the internet worked fine. I appreciated the desk calling a cab for me. There was no breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needed a room at the last minute. This was the only reasonable priced option in the area. Hotel needs updating and the a/c unit in room was loud. There was also a musty smell in the room. Otherwise it was a clean room and the hotel served the purpose for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cheaper option in central Washington. Met our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024