The Architect
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About this property
The Architect is an independent hotel located in the heart of Washington, DC, within a 9-minute walk of the White House and 12 minutes on foot from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The National Mall and George Washington University are each approximately 1 mile away, placing the property in a central position for exploring the city's landmarks and institutions.
The Architect offers 69 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Each room includes a bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Rooms are furnished with a desk, safe, and telephone for guest convenience. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Guests have access to complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, concierge services, and a television in common areas. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, elevator access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible paths to the elevator, registration desk, and entrance. Handrails are installed in stairways, and visual alarms are present in hallways. Service animals are permitted and exempt from any fees. A computer station is available for guest use.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends until anytime; check-out is at 11:00 AM. The Architect maintains a 4 out of 5 rating from over 1,000 guest reviews, with 99.4% of guests indicating they would recommend the property. Please note that pets are not permitted, and no extra beds or cribs are available.
Location & nearby attractions
K Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lafayette Square - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ellipse - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Embassy Row - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
White House - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Smithsonian Institution - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
CityCenterDC - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
White House Visitor Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
World Bank - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
National Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Warner Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Dupont Circle - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
George Washington University - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
National Mall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 8.1 km / 5.1 mi
College Park, MD (CGS) - 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 41 km / 25.5 mi
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 36.8 km / 22.9 mi
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 45 km / 28 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- No Pets allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 percent <
Know before you go
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.