The Architect

Hotels
7.7 (409 reviews)
1025 15th Street NW , Washington , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Affordability
Cleanliness of the rooms
Cons:
No refrigerators in rooms
Limited housekeeping
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Some reviews mention clean rooms, but concerns about strong cleaning chemicals suggest it could improve.
Service
8.81
Staff was praised for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.35
Excellent locations mentioned multiple times in reviews.
Room Quality
7.31
Rooms are comfortable but small and some lack amenities.
Amenities
6.84
Limited amenities like no refrigerator or room service noted in reviews.
Value for Money
8.29
Appreciated for affordable pricing compared to other options in the area.
Food and Beverage
5.85
Mentioned needs for basic food services like water and coffee in the rooms.
Overall Experience
7.82
Generally positive experiences but with some noted discomforts.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:03

Property Description

Central Location in Washington, DC
Situated just 700 meters from the White House, The Architect offers a convenient stay in the heart of the city. Explore nearby attractions like the Washington Monument and the Convention Center, all within walking distance.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Each non-smoking room at this 2-star hotel is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a mini flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy a simple yet cozy getaway.

Convenient Services and Facilities
Benefit from 24-hour front desk assistance and enjoy complimentary coffee, hot water, and tea in the lobby. With easy access to DCA and IAD airports via McPherson Square Station, The Architect ensures a hassle-free stay.

Experience the best of Washington, DC at The Architect. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 409 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.31
Amenities: 6.84
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 5.85
Overall Experience: 7.82
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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • solo_traveller • uy
1
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

They show no emphaty whatsoever with the client

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Tamar • solo_traveller • ge
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Elli • solo_traveller • gr
8
Pros:

Πολυ καλη τοποθεσια!

Cons:

Δεν ειχε παραθυρο το δωματιο

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
6
Perfect for one night city stopover.
Pros:

Great location and wonderful staff

Cons:

The WiFi is dreadful. The AC unit was also very loud.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • solo_traveller • us
3
It is not a good hotel for business travelers. If you are staying for vacation for one night, ok.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The loud AC and heater unit. The thin blankets.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Shouchun • couple • cn
7
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Nelson • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Exceeded my expectations. Great location and daily room cleaning.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sans2021 • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Bien placé à côté d'une station de métro.

Cons:

Les chambres sont petites, bien pour une seule personne.
Mis à part la dame du checkout, le personnel n'est pas très accueillant.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Marine • couple • ge
8
It’s a clean, comfortable hotel right in the center of Washington DC
Pros:

It has great location. White house and other locations are in walking distance. The room was really clean and comfortable.

Cons:

That it did not have tea/coffee in the room. But they have it downstairs so it’s still something

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mattox • family_with_children • us
9
I'd stay here again!
Pros:

The room and rate we're perfect and served our purpose.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Xiaojing • family_with_children • us
3
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • us
1
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
8
Basic but that's good
Pros:

Great location, very accessible to the main sights of the city and much more affordable than others.

Cons:

Bed wasn't comfortable, the side of the mattress was buckled so sleeping on one side made it awkward.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Charles Anum • solo_traveller • gh
8
Pros:

Location was perfect within walk distance of Whitehouse, world bank etc

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • solo_traveller • us
10
I would come back.
Pros:

Architect's location was convenient for me, very clean, interesting on the 8th floor, good design for me, large bathroom with a good shower stall, much better and safer than a shower in a bathtub. It was very quiet, away from the traffic below.

Cons:

No breakfast included.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ferran • couple • us
7
Relació qualtiat preu bona, no és el millor hotel però és una estada correcte.
Pros:

Molt bona localització, a 5 minuts de la casa blanca i una zona tranquila amb moltes opcions de cafeteries i restaurants. També de transport públic.
Servei correcte a la recepció.
Edifici històric molt bonic per fora, per dins correcte, te els seus anys però no li falten coses.
Ens vàrem deixar un collaret a l'habitació i ens l'estan guardant, ens han indicat que podem enviar un recader a buscar-lo.

Cons:

Poca insonorització entre habitacions, podiem sentir un grup de nois a l'habitació del costat parlant tota la tarda.
Servei d'habitacions i utensilis de dutxa pobres. Només ens varen canviar la meitat de tovalloles. Els sabons de mans, xampú etc que ofereixen eren escassos.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina Alejandra • couple • ar
9
Muy grata
Pros:

Lo que más destacó es la atención del personal, sobre todo las dos chicas que están durante la tarde, tuve un inconveniente con la reserva y se preocuparon en ayudarme y solucionarme el problema. Las instalaciones del hotel son antiguas pero bien mantenidas, buena limpieza. Gracias por la linda estadia!

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Chen • couple • us
8
Pros:

床单整整齐

Cons:

空气不清新

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Howard • solo_traveller • us
5
A VERY basic hotel with a reasonable price and a good location. Perfectly adequate but just that.
Pros:

Room was very clean.

Cons:

No gym, room very small (reminiscent of a European rail station hotel) and lacked basic amenities such as dresser space, a stand for luggage, decent lighting, refrigerator. Check-in process slow and a bit surly ('though checkout was quick and gracious, so maybe the issue was one particular employee). HVAC unit in room was noisy--I can usually sleep through anything but I had to get up several times during the night to turn it off, then back on when the room got rather cold.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee