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The Architect

Property class: 2.5

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A marble staircase with golden railings leading to an upper floor.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" above the doors.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Corner

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a sink with a mirror, a hairdryer, and a toilet with a towel rack.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Architect

This smoke-free hotel features a microwave in a common area, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
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.

During your stay at The Architect, you're just a quick walk from White House. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a computer, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Within a 15-minute walk of White House and Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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.

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

  • 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
  • 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

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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aiting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent stay and good value compared to other hotels in high demand are of DC
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judithanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, remodled room, quiet, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed it for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you like the boutique hotel experience then you well enjoy your stay at The Architect, a historic hotel in a great centrally located downtown DC location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC worked well and the room was cleaned well every day
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about the Architect is its location and the price u pay for being in such a central place. The building is pretty old but it is pretty clean. The staff was pretty good as well. I will always stay here whenever I go to DC just bc of its price-to-location ratio!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, room was very clean, perfect location to walk to the monuments/White House/Smithsonian museums. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin Patrick

This is good affordable hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dhanashree Satishkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall stay was good. But both the elevators were out of service for 6 hours straight
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Daniel m

Liked: Staff & service
Great location! Places need some upgrades. Grate front desk help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was cozy and clean. The shower head would spray water
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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