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The Architect

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Architect

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near White House
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 on-site.
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.

During your stay at The Architect, you're just a quick walk from K Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a computer, multilingual staff and a lift
  • 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 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.

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (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 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

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
On-site 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. 401 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

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

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with character. Clean warm comfortable room with great shower.Budget room no view from window. No coffee maker in room but available in lobby free. Would definitely stay here again if I revisit DC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

kent, Frederick

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Architect is tucked away in a convenient location. There are lots of boutique and chain hotels near by from basic to business. It is a good area to stay in. The hotel is the lowest price in the area and it is clear why. It is run like a 1990's family owned motel. It should advetise if it is actually family owned so people know what they are getting. One elevator was broken, the coffee machine in the lobby is like an old church percolator, the keys demagnatize if they are near your phone, and the sheets and towels are a little frayed. But there are kind hard working people running the hotel. The bed felt like a memory foam mattress. It was comfortable. The one major issue is the hotel requires a credit card for security but also charges a 3% credit card fee. This should not be allowed on Expedia. It is one thing to have a fee when you let people pay cash. But this is a hotel. If you are looking for a centrally-located affordable place to stay and you are comfortable with the simplicity and character (but not architecture) of a late 20th century motel, stay here.
Check in desk at bottom of entrance stairs
One of the elevators and stairs to floor
Lobby lounge area
Desk work area in room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

zurny

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building is gorgeous. It's in a great area near the trains. The rooms are small but have everything you need. Would definitely stay again. My favorite hotel in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building is gorgeous. The rooms are small but have everything you need. The staff is friendly. Would definitely stay there again. My favorite hotel in DC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Close to many attractions. Small, clean, charming rooms. Bed was terrible. If you're price conscious, it is not a bad place. .5 mile walk from the Farragut metro stations, that take you to Ragan airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jayda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in DC for business and I was basically just in and out of the hotel. This place accommodated that at a good rate and in the area I was doing business. The room was small but clean, ultimately all I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne, Cape May

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephan

It was ok but the security deposit is taking too long to be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jahidul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was clean and comfortable. Perfect for my quick business trip to D.C. I was able to walk to my venue, so it was the perfect location. Close to many restaurants and a very safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building.Quiet comfortable warm clean safe. 5 min from metro easy to get to museums all attractions waterfront etc. Lovely room excellent budget price. Only drawback view from window brickwall which made it dark. No coffee facilities in room. Bring travel kettle an coffee sorted. If I return to DC I will definitely stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

hui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was convenient to the convention center. I love old architecture, but I was disappointed the hotel has not updated their security and key system. They lock the front entrance at night. I was out late during my stay and had to call the hotel for someone to buzz me in. They didn’t answer the door bell. That was kind of scary for a single woman traveling alone. The place was clean. Coffee and tea is in the lobby. The staff was nice. Great place to crash if you’re on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location , metro close by , nice area with places to eat nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes,shops nearby just wish room had a refrigerator
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalsang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place, close to white house
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wish they had ice water in the lobby area, one of the elevators was down, also wish there was a refrigerator in the room but overall GREAT
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny, no view in window
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilson

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