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The Architect

2.5 star property
Travelers can store luggage, get help from multilingual staff, and explore nearby George Washington University at this thoughtfully appointed hotel

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The Architect sits in the heart of Washington, where guests find modern comforts and attentive service. The lobby features a TV for catching up on news, while the multilingual staff and concierge team help visitors plan their day in the capital.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 439
SAR 509 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Architect pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Architect?

As of 21 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Architect on 27 Jumada I 2026 start from SAR 439, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Architect?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Architect?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Architect located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of White House, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and George Washington University. National Mall and Washington Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km). McPherson Sq. Station is 5 minutes by foot and Farragut North Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Disliked: Amenities
Room was small but clean, staff was friendly, parking overnight on weekends is difficult to find close to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a 2 day stay, a short walk to some of the highlights in DC. Staff is very friendly always willing to help and answer your questions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Capitol Hill and walkable to many parts of the city. Staff was kind and the room was consistently maintained by housekeeping. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great, air conditioning very cold, overall great value for the cost. We came via train so we walked everywhere and it was a great location close to plenty of food and convenient stores as well as all of the sites we wanted to see. There really aren't amenities to speak of but we knew that going in and decided the lower cost was worth it. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was during the late Winter. The room was very comfortable. The room was small, yet functional. The bathroom and tub were spacious. The staff was nice and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stairs to enter the property which was awkward at night with suitcases. We checked in at 10 PM and had to wait 10 minutes for the single attendant. The room was good, comfortable bed and well decorated. Close to convention center, easy Uber just felt on the edge of sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a nice and quiet place for solo travelers! I enjoyed it and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Older hotel but clean and comfortable and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We ran out of hot water on day 2, they moved us to another room which also had no hot water. Great location. No frills. Clean bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, great location, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be staying here again. Price was amazing for a last minute work trip. Within walkable distance of all the major museums/tour locations. Place was extremely clean! Easy check in, and check out. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo Jimenez

Liked: Staff & service
Its good value for money, but the heater was too loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine. Affordable, great location and room was cozy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faezeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and the hotel was close to attraction sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Very friendly and helpful check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Architect is an excellent value -- nice comfy rooms, friendly staff, and an outstanding location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building but incredibly clean and nice staff. I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good hotel but poor amenities. No pool, no vending. And poor security. My door lock requires my card to be repogrammed every few hours and the desk never asked for ID or to verify my room. They just programmed it for whatever room I told them. Would be very easy for someone to get staff to give them a key to another person's room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location , metro close by , nice area with places to eat nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was affordable price with convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Great location. Value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HALIL IBRAHIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice,clean and friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very nice & professional. Its centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025