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
Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Grazie Nonna - 1 min walk
Stan's DC Restaurant - 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.
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
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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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Reviews
The Architect Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Nice hotel downtown. Bathroom was clean. Rooms are not large, they’re great for a place to sleep.
Valerie
Valerie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Great stay close to downtown.
This was the cutest hotel. Nothing fancy. Nothing extra. But great location and no complaints from me.
Laura-Ann
Laura-Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Great hotel
Tarell
Tarell, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
They allow early check-in for reasonable fee. Awesome.
melissa
melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
It’s a nice stay.
JoeAnn
JoeAnn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Great place
Devin
Devin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
It was great stay
Horacio
Horacio, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Really had a wonderful stay. The location is great, very close walking distance to the Metrorail stations and bus stops and very close to where everything is going on. Lots of great restaurants a short bus ride away and very close to the major sightseeing spots. Would definitely stay again.
Owen
Owen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Great Value Stay
We needed last minute room for one night and the Architect delivered. We appreciated that the front desk staff was on duty 24 hours. Our room was spacious and clean, if sparse but did have a closet with safe and ironing board. Location is excellent - close to Metro station, buses, plenty of restaurants, etc
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Very nice place
Devin
Devin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Perfect affordable place to stay
june
june, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Cool art deco finishes in hotel. Clean and nicely remodeled. Very friendly staff. Will stay there again.
Russell
Russell, 1-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
May 13, 2025
Clean, convenient, good location quiet .
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
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
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
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Good price and location!
Ellen
Ellen, 4-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
May 25, 2025
Minimalist lifestyle hotel.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
Ok budget place to stay.
shengyi
shengyi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
Great deal for the price.
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Love this old style hotel! Great location and very clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly here. Nice Community area with an electric fireplace and fresh coffee and tea daily. This is the best deal in town while in DC.
James
James, 1-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
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2025
Joelle night desk guy was rude with zero personality. The morning team was great! Room was old and tiny but clean. Low price so to be expected. Good location!
Janine
Janine, 1-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.