The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
Riverwalk Washington hotel in Northwest with full-service spa

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The Watergate Hotel

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Point of interest
Suite (Diplomat) | View from room
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Overview of The Watergate Hotel

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Popular LocationKennedy Center7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLincoln Memorial18 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite House4 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

Suite (Ambassador)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 130 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scandal)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 93 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
  • 223 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rose)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Down duvet
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Washington

The Watergate Hotel is located in Northwest, a neighborhood in Washington, and is near the airport and on the waterfront. Kennedy Center and Art Museum of the Americas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Lincoln Memorial. Georgetown Waterfront Park and White House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

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
  • Washington Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 7 min walk
  • Allegro Coffee Company - 8 min walk
  • CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - 9 min walk
  • Farmers Fishers Bakers - 7 min walk
  • Nick's Riverside Grill - 8 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Hotel near Lincoln Memorial
Located close to Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park, The Watergate Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body wrap, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The onsite restaurant, Top of the Gate, features garden views and al fresco dining. In addition to 3 bars and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
  • A porter/bellhop, massage treatment rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 336 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free extra beds, and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20–45 for adults and USD 12–33 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (27,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.93 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 20–45 for adults, and USD 12–33 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watergate Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Watergate Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Watergate Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 58.00 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 58 per night.

What time is check-in at The Watergate Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Watergate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 300 (subject to availability).

Where is The Watergate Hotel located?

Located in Northwest, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Art Museum of the Americas are also within 1 mi (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is 7 minutes by foot and Farragut West Station is 19 minutes.

The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Phoebe

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had high hopes with our stay at the Watergate being one of DC’s 5 star hotels. The valet staff who greeted us were very helpful. The front desk staff was mostly mumbling through the details during our check in process and I wasn’t able to get a map for the city when I requested one. One day we returned to find someone else’s old, dirty hair brush on the desk in our room. I tried to bring that to housekeeping’s attention and wasn’t able to run into one housekeeping staff who can speak English for our entire multiple nights stay. Other than one day, we never return to the hotel room with ice in the ice bucket and couldn’t locate an ice dispenser. We found food crumps in between the mattress and the night stand that were very easily observable. One of the usb slots between the beds is so loose it barely holds the plug in, while the other slot just doesn’t work. The electric plug area behind desk was covered with a thick layer of dust while we plugged our laptop in. Used robe on floor and toiletries were not replaced. Trash can was placed on top of toilet. During checkout, I went to the front desk to notify them of my departure time and the time to retrieve my car, but was told I should call from room instead. I returned to room to find the phone doesn’t work. I have to borrow a phone from housekeeping working in another room to call the front desk. Car returned with a light scratch. This stay fell short of my expectations from a 5 star hotel in an international city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and loved the room and river view. Bathroom was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dinah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice quick 1 night getaway and enjoyed our stay. Everyone that works at the property is extremely kind and attentive from the front desk to the valet to the bartender. We enjoyed the pool area but the hot tub was kind of a very warm small pool and there were a lot of kiddos around so it’s not super relaxing but we still really enjoyed it! (only mentioning this for those who are expecting a quiet hot tub scenario). We enjoyed drinks in the bar before going out for dinner downtown and they were delicious! I would stay here again. View of the river from our room was really great- I wish I brought my binoculars for bird watching!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Total professional service throughout the Watergate Hotel! 5 star all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimpho

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

10/10 Excellent

Zainab, Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwesi

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a decent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dellorice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent. I would definitely recommend based on customer service alone. Everything was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronshea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024