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The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
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Presidential Suite
Point of interest
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Exterior
Land view from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Watergate Complex
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kennedy Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • George Washington University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

  • 130 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 36.0 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 57 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scandal)

Suite (Scandal)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Diplomat) | View from room

Suite (Diplomat)

  • 93 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 223 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rose) | Lake view

Suite (Rose)

  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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Spa
Pet-friendly
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Restaurant
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The price is NZ$663
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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About the area

Washington

With a stay at The Watergate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. .This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Vietnam Veterans Memorial and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lincoln Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 7 min walk
  • Lincoln Memorial - 18 min walk
  • Georgetown University - 4 min drive
  • White House - 4 min drive
  • Washington Monument - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Allegro Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Farmers Fishers Bakers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Riverwalk Washington hotel in Northwest with a full-service spa
The Watergate Hotel offers 336 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At The Watergate Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Top of the Gate - Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Next Whisky Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Kingbird Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 58 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20-45 for adults and USD 12-33 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Top of the Gate
  • The Next Whisky Bar
  • Kingbird Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (27000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 203
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 42.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa access
  • Spa tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 45 for adults, and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 58 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 300 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Watergate Hotel Washington
Watergate Hotel
Watergate Washington
The Watergate Hotel Hotel
The Watergate Hotel Washington
The Watergate Hotel Hotel Washington

The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1007 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No microwave oven in the room, no laundry on site, dining is pricy. location is very inconvenient, customer service is just ok. Overall, we won’t stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan, Corrigan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watergate is the most luxurious hotel I have stayed in to date, and it definitely reflects that. I think while the exterior is showing its age with the dated architecture, the interior and the staff do all they can and then some to make up for it. The lobby is beautiful, and so are the rooms. I almost forgot the views of the Potomac also did their fair share of helping with the exterior too. Overall, one of the best experiences I have ever had in a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kazybek

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jamari

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff was lovely and helpful. I did not receive VIP access—and not one mentioned it. The roof is terribly dirty and the food much too overpriced. Hallways and rooms are in need of updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dollet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thalia, Hoffman Estates, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was LACKING to say the least. Restaurant host on a break so a person with a handful of cotton candy finally summoned a waiter to seat us (9PM on a Friday, 3 tables in the restaurant); room NOT cleaned at all by 6PM one day - took another 40 minutes to get someone there; requested additional towels and pillows via email prior to arrival- not there; was our anniversary and made hotel aware - mot even a note; requested museum suggestions from concierge prior to arrival- never replied; huge leak in lobby 2 times during our stay; HUGE cockroach in gym while i was changing; area around hotel but on property, run down; people staying in hotel with pets letting their animals relieve themselves in the front lawn under the sign that said NO PETS ON GRASS. As bad as all this was, Front Office Director Yarisa Almodovar was a STAND OUT problem solver and by far then shining beacon of hope in our weekend- the reason we left happy in the end. Sad because the property has such history and could be a FAB time capsule camp decor property that people WANT to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romona Taylor Williams

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Bittersweet Experience
The Watergate was a phenomenal experience, however it was quite disturbing the lack of a visible presence of Blacks who are descendants of the American enslaved working in the establishment, not even in housekeeping. The lack of this demographic presence raises the question is the management circumventing hiring this sector by hiring foreign born people of color (POC), even from Turkey, to camouflage their discriminatory practices against ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) people. Additionally, I’m mobility challenged and require assistance. When my granddaughter came to pick me up the doormen were very abrupt with her as she waited for me. Because I stayed for 4 days and use a mobile scooter they were all aware of my limitations. Possibly that particular gentleman wasn’t on duty those 4 days and wasn’t aware of my situation. However, if that was the case, there was no excuse for his rudeness to my granddaughter. Otherwise, the experience was delightful. And the spa is the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior service and accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice short stay friendly and professional staff very nice room very nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

STEPHEN, Talkingrock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cable was down for 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ghislaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SVETLANA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, next th Kennedy Center
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel pillows anywhere. Lovely large room, staff is helpful and welcoming; would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024