Whyle Urban Hotel Redefines Extended-Stay Living
Whyle sets a new rhythm for extended stays in Washington, DC, United States, recasting the hotel as a series of lived-in apartments by MA | Morris Adjmi Architects. Clean lines, generous glazing, and carefully chosen furnishings support guests who might be working, resting, or exploring the neighborhood over weeks rather than nights. Every choice leans toward everyday comfort, from full kitchens to leafy corners that soften the building’s glass and steel shell.
Morning light washes across the tall windows, catching the edge of an orange lounge chair and the gloss of a green console. A slim table waits nearby with stools tucked under, ready to swing from laptop station to dinner counter as the city hums beyond the glass.
Whyle is an extended-stay hotel in Washington, DC, United States, created by MA | Morris Adjmi Architects as a collection of fully serviced apartments for short- and long-term residents. Rather than a standard suite, each unit acts as a compact home, complete with full kitchen, laundry, and living areas set up for work and leisure. The project centers on how guests actually live over weeks at a time: cooking, exercising, sleeping late, or inviting friends over after work.
Shaping Everyday Routines
Apartments come furnished with custom pieces, vintage rugs, handpicked art, and living plants, so guests step into a room that feels ready on day one. Full-size kitchens carry everything from cookware to wine glasses, encouraging residents to cook, host, and fall into their own daily rituals. Lofty one-bedroom layouts support living, working, and entertaining without crowding, while two-bedroom plans expand that rhythm to families or shared stays with friends.
Living Rooms For Work And Leisure
In the main living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows bring in broad views and daylight that moves across pale floors and neutral walls. A low sofa, sculpted lounge chair, and compact tables define a relaxed zone, with the television set on a slim, dark-green console and art anchoring the wall behind. The same room holds a tall table and stools that move between dining and desk duty, bridging the line between office and home. Soft textures underfoot and potted plants at the perimeter temper the hard edges of the glass and steel shell.
Bedrooms Tuned For Rest
While living areas stay bright and open, bedrooms pull back the intensity. Cool, dark, and acoustically quiet, they are planned as true places of rest within the lively U Street Corridor neighborhood. Blackout shades temper the exterior glow, and upholstered headboards with crisp linens signal a clear break from laptop life. Two-bedroom apartments add a second full bathroom, one en suite and one off the common zone, so guests can move through morning and evening routines without bottlenecks.
Shared Amenities As Extension Of Home
Beyond the units, Whyle extends daily life into shared areas that feel considered rather than generic. A ground-level lounge and reception balance concrete floors and wood paneling with warm upholstery and clusters of plants, setting an easy tone at arrival. Residents head to a fitness center and yoga studio lined with custom millwork, where equipment, lighting, and finishes support both serious workouts and quiet stretching. A rooftop pool deck crowns the building, giving long-term guests an outdoor retreat for swims, sun, and city views without leaving home.
Transitions Through The Building
Circulation areas are treated with the same care as the apartments. Elevator lobbies pair vertical slatted walls with warm-toned portals and soft indirect light, so waiting never feels like a leftover corner. At the street edge, angled columns and deep glazing frame the entrance, signaling shelter and activity while revealing glimpses of life inside. Throughout, operable portions of the window walls allow fresh air into the rooms, reinforcing the project’s focus on daily comfort rather than transient spectacle.
By evening, shades roll down, kitchen counters clear, and the city’s din fades behind the glazing. Residents settle into bedrooms tuned for quiet, or linger in the rooftop pool deck under the sky. Whyle holds those routines with a calm, consistent rhythm, giving temporary Washington stays a grounded, residential cadence.
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