The Architect

2.5 star property
Hotel near White House in Washington

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 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. National Mall and Washington Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 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 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.

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • 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

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 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 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.

Property is also known as

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The Architect Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alan

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.

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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very old, and our room was pretty dirty (there was black mold all over the shower but they cleaned it upon request). However, it's in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, helpful staff, privacy and cleanliness. We really liked the location, beautiful building and quiet atmosphere. No-frills means more affordable! We highly recommend the Architect if you're fine with a less than luxurious mattress and pillows. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Federica

Liked: Staff & service
-
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
limited wifi connection, didn't work well and some TV channels were muted and could not get fixed; friendly staff very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Sebastian Lundsteen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Continual noise from an inside ac, run down rooms, disgusting bathrooms. Only good thing was price compared to location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good basic base. Very quiet and clean x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Room was small but very clean and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023