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 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 International Airport (IAD) - 35 min drive
Baltimore Washington International 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
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Stan's DC Restaurant - 1 min walk
Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
Shōtō - 1 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1 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 a short five-minute drive away. The property is only 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 per cent 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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
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 shops on-site
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
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
Hairdryer
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 per cent
Policies
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 on-site 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 on-site 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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8.6/10
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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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Ótima localização quarto bom
Virgínia
Virgínia, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
The Architect Hotel in DC - pleasant surprise
This was a much better hotel experience than I planned or expected.
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
great place to stay!
Jaron
Jaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
wish they had ice water in the lobby area, one of the elevators was down, also wish there was a refrigerator in the room but overall GREAT
Tina
Tina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Aug 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
7 Sep 2025
They allow early check-in for reasonable fee. Awesome.
melissa
melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2025
Great location, easy access to nearby restaurants and stores.
Esteban
Esteban, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2025
Great location and nice room!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2025
Great hotel
Tarell
Tarell, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2025
Great place
Devin
Devin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
It’s a nice stay.
JoeAnn
JoeAnn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Jun 2025
Great old fashioned rooms at a great rate
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sep 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
27 May 2025
Very nice place
Devin
Devin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Comfortable, clean, centrally located !
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
Great location. The hotel is cozy and the rooms have enough space to be comfortable. Perfect if you’re spending most of your day exploring and just want to sleep in the hotel
Justine
Justine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
It was great stay
Horacio
Horacio, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Very good to rest
Claudia
Claudia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jul 2025
Fint hotel. God beliggenhed. Eneste minus var at deres wifi var ustabilt.
Jakob
Jakob, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2025
This hotel is nestled in a perfect downtown corner, which makes it convenient to walk or uber to your tourist destination.
candice
candice, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2025
Excelente ubicación
Edna
Edna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Jun 2025
The rooms were nice in size. The staff was very helpful and kind.
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2025
Good price and location!
Ellen
Ellen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jun 2025
Very nice hotel. Under construction so everything is new and ready
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
This was a great place to stay in the heart of Washington D.C. I loved it and they had great air conditioning in every room