With a stay at The Architect, you'll be centrally located in Washington, a 9-minute walk from White House and 12 minutes by foot from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from National Mall and 1 mi (1.7 km) from George Washington University.
What's nearby
K Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
White House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
National Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
McPherson Sq. Station - 5 min walk
Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Stan's DC Restaurant - 2 min walk
Shōtō - 1 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1 min walk
About this property
The Architect
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to White House
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite 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
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Smoking not allowed
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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
Alcohol is not served at this property
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
My husband and I were going to a concert at the Warner Theatre. The Architect was walkable to and from the show; the area was safe. We were able to walk to The Hamilton for dinner before the show, and we stopped for drinks at a different bar on the way back to the hotel.
The hotel is older, but it is charming. The room was perfect for us for the night. We were on the 9th floor, and I was pleased with the water pressure in the shower--you never know when you are in an older building on the top floor. The bed was fine.
The people at the desk were friendly and helpful. We go to DC a few times a year for concerts, and we would definitely stay here on a return trip.
Great little find that was perfect for my conference. Staff was extremely friendly and quick to support. Rooms were small but comfortable and met all of my needs. Excellent location within walking distance of the Convention Center and National Mall. Great price point too!
Lauren
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Ann
Business traveler
Oct 16, 2025
The stay was okay. My room was right in front of the elevator so I could hear everyone who went up to the floor. I could also hear all the possible sounds from the rooms in the corridor.
The hotel is quite run down, sadly. It would be really cool if it were cleaned up because it is a retro style.
I had everything I needed while in the room though, nothing broken or especially dirty inside. Just run down, like the other parts of the premises.
The location is great - about 10 minutes to the main attractions in the city.
Amazing hotel..it was walk-in distance to a lot of food places,bars,stores u name it…evn the white white….decor not your average hotel but I have no complaints
Only one elevator worked. Old and dated. No water for sale or otherwise. Windows didn't open in room. Only one attendant on for whole building. Room was bad/bed bad.
This is at best a 2 star hotel. Such a shame. With the location could be much better experience.
They do not have breakfast... So, Expedia should update this information.
Liliana
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly Hyun
Oct 8, 2025
Kelly Hyun
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Martin Patrick
Oct 6, 2025
This is good affordable hotel in a good location.
Martin Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Aldo, EAST ELMHURST
Business traveler
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building has a history, which is excellent for me. It's an older building, but it's in good condition. The staff was friendly. The room price was cheap. The bed was comfy. Bathrooms are relatively large. I have no problem revisiting the Architect! Thank you.