Located in the heart of Washington, The Architect offers modern comforts and attentive service. With a TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and concierge services available to help plan your day.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
George Washington University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Washington Monument - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive
College Park, MD (CGS) - 29 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 30 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 35 min drive
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 35 min drive
Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 41 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 48 min drive
Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
Lanham Seabrook Station - 18 min drive
McPherson Sq. Station - 6 min walk
Farragut North Station - 6 min walk
Farragut West Station - 8 min walk
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
When you stay at The Architect, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of White House and Smithsonian Institution. Also, Walter E. Washington Convention Center and National Mall are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: McPherson Sq. Station is 6 minutes and Farragut North Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Filipino, French, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
69 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
Designer stores on site
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.25 percent
Policies
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Architect Hotel Washington
The Architect Hotel
The Architect Washington
The Architect Hotel Washington
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Architect?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Architect?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Architect.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Architect?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Architect?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Architect and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include White House (10-min walk) and Walter E. Washington Convention Center (12-min walk), along with National Mall (0.8 mi) and Washington Monument (1.1 mi).
What's the area around The Architect like?
The Architect is in Downtown Washington D.C., a short 6-minute walk from McPherson Sq. Station and 10 minutes' walk from White House.
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The Architect Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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The property is close to many great restaurants and food options. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Stay again for sure.
The stay was great! The pillows, however, were awful!! Only complaint at all. Too flat and thin. Staff was great. Room was clean! Shower was great!
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Nice, affordable especially for DC
It was very nice especially for the price. I loved the brick wall too.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
It was great stay
Horacio
Horacio, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Nice place to stay for a more reasonable price.
Great location. Clean room. Not the most comfortable bed, and there were few amenities on the property, but the price was reasonalbe and it felt safe.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Great for the price. Staff was very friendly and the room was as expected and clean. Very convenient location. The ONLY reason it doesn’t get the full 5 stars is the pillows are not comfortable.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2025
Small room in a great location
Great minimal room in a convenient location. Coffee, tea and microwave in yhe lobby. It would be nice if they would consider adding a cube fridge to yhe rooms. Rooms are small- nondrawers to put away clothes- historic building close to bus, metro museums, etc.
Sarah
Sarah, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2025
Great location and comfort
Excellent location near White House and other attractions. Subway nearby. I liked the design and cleanliness of rooms.
On the downside our room had a window facing another building's wall 1/2 m away and seals not well soundproofed.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Perfect affordable place to stay
june
june, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2025
Dated hotel
The hotel is dated and dingy, but the staff kept it clean. There is not much giing on in that part of town on a weekend, as it is a M-F biz area. No parking options were provided, and DC is very tricky to park in.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
Ok budget place to stay.
shengyi
shengyi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Room was small but clean, looks recently updated and very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again and found it to be a very good value.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Family trip to DC. Great location. Overall, perfect for our needs- clean & comfortable place to come back to after a long day of sightseeing.
We had water pressure issue in our room, but the front desk quickly switched us to another room.
Coffee is available in the lobby in the morning.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
Older hotel but clean
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Good location, reasonable price, friendly staff.
Rui
Rui, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Great option so close to The White House
Reyna
Reyna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
Great trip
The rooms are nice and clean, the staff was absolutely amazing, energetic, and helpful if we needed anything.
The tub was very slippery, with no grips on the surface.
Jordan
Jordan, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2025
Building is a bit old, but it's in a great location and the staff was very nice
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
Great location. Hotel is a bit outdated and tiny rooms
EMILIO
EMILIO, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
It was perfect for a single person who needs a place to keep their belongings and a safe place to sleep.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
I’m a repeat customer of the hotel and will keep coming back just to see Sunny. She’s the best and always takes well care of her customer’s needs. A warm thank you to Sunny from Florida.
matt
matt, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
It was a walkable location!
De-Andre
De-Andre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
I had a blast
Gerard
Gerard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Nice small hotel in a great location. The front desk staff made this stay extra good. Namely Shin (sp?)