This smoke-free hotel features a microwave in a common area, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
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.
The Architect features multilingual staff, concierge services, and a television in a common area. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers an elevator and a microwave in a common area.
The Architect is a smoke-free property.
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
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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
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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
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This hotel is in a very convenient place to visit all the Washington highlights. It a historic building that has undergone a number of renovations. It has some of its Victorian Charm with some 1980's paneling and nice updates. The bathroom had an 8 spray shower that was amazing and lots of room. The bed was comfy and the staff was super helpful. It has a small lobby but is great for reasonable, clean and central place in DC
Room was very clean. Check in was easy. A lot of history in the hotel. Loved the history book in the room.
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Shavon
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is pretty basic, but in a walkable area. Amenities weren’t the greatest. WiFi wouldn’t connect and the toilet pressure was low. But it’s fine for the price and location.
We had a mostly great stay. My only complaint about the hotel is there was no coffee available at 745am and I was told it would be at least 30 minute wait before there was. We were trying to get up and out and this caused us to have to track down a nearby place in the rain. The closest we found open was several blocks away. Please consider updating the coffee area even if its just an instant option.
The other big issue that isn't necessarily the hotels fault, our neighbor in room 702 last night screamed, cried, cussed and threatened to blow people's heads off for over 2 hours. She was clearly having an mental episode. I had to reach out multiple times to the front desk. My daughter was terrified and it kept us up past 10pm as we shared a wall with her. But you cant choose your neighbors. The front desk was helpful in deescalating the ordeal.
Otherwise I was very happy with our stay. The price, location, cleanliness and staff were all wonderful. We will definitely stay again!
Key cards to the room constantly stopped working, and doors and toilet and ac seemed old and unreliable along side with the fact there was bed bugs in the room
The fan in the bathroom was connected to the light and was so incredibly loud - it was super disturbing whenever you had to use the bathroom, including while getting ready. The shower is an overhead showerhead which if you don’t want to get your hair wet is a disaster. There’s no avoiding it. Also, the toilet clogged without using much TP. The heater in the room blows on and off every minute or so which is hard to sleep with but required in the middle of winter. Also, the ice machine is in the basement and the operator option on the phone didn’t work so we had to go down to the lobby anytime we had a question. There is hardly anything to eat in the area which is a bit inconvenient.
Not a bad space, just not ideal for me.
The room was clean and very cute! Everything about the hotel had a very comfortable, warm feeling. The staff was extremely attentive and caring. Had a wonderful short stay!
Emily
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Gerald
Feb 12, 2026
Gerald
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Kathleen
Feb 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would rate my stay a 3.5. First, the cost to stay in downtown DC was unbeatable. The staff was wonderful, the hotel and especially the room was CLEAN - like I was very happy with the cleanliness, the rooms were a good size, and there was always coffee, tea, and water in the lobby. The hotel is a historic building, so it's both old and cool. One must know that this is not a modern hotel. My concerns with with my hot water and the noise from the window unit. I would still recommend this hotel and hopefully, someone wouldn't expect high-end amenities at a lower price point.
Convenient for the location and the price
Room was clean.... the pillows were not too comfy, and the mattress was too hard for my liking.
otherwise everything else was great