The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel near White House in Washington

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Reception
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby sitting area
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

Explore the area

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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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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. George Washington University and National Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • K Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • White House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Capital One Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Dua Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capital Hilton Lobby Bar - ‬3 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.

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The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine for a downtown hotel. My third-floor room was a BIT noisy from outside street noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

The charm of the building and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elbina, Santa Cruz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to Metro. A historic building with character.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anusha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Amenities
I was not allowed to check in, due to the lack of a credit card. Wasited money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We love our stay. The only downside no coffe in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Clean. Great location. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

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

4/10 Poor

Monty, Issaquah

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of basic services. No access to purchase water or vending machines for snacks. Lighting in the rooms is horrible at night. mattress was worn out and sank.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom vent is VERY loud. Wakes up the whole floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Desiree

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
V
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very nice & professional. Its centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

8/10 Good

STEVE AND CAROL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Sugar Land

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azizi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnathan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room. Outdated facilities. One of the elevators was not operational. Room did not even have a full-sized ironing board. Bed was terrible- must be a really old bed. Pillows were flat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room for close visit to DC. Small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025