The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Exterior
Land view from property
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Kennedy Center
    7 min walk
  • George Washington University
    7 min walk
  • Georgetown Waterfront Park
    8 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    16 min drive
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Suite (Ambassador)

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scandal)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Suite (Rose)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Riverwalk Washington hotel in Northwest with a full-service spa
A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a sauna. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Watergate Hotel offers 336 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

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

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

The on-site 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Watergate Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kennedy Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 bars and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Top of the Gate
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, body treatments or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Watergate Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27000 square feet (2508 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Watergate Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Top of the Gate – Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco 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 selected 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 transport

  • 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 to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 45 for adults and USD 12 to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (27,000 square foot 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
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: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 16 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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
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The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1008 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

Nancy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good things were the staff and doormen were polite, I was excited about the historical significance of the property, and I had a great view of the water. However, the room design was awkward and extremely small in that when you opened the room door, the foot of one of the beds was right there making it challenging to get in and out especially with my suitcase and the desk chair was very uncomfortable and not suited for a desk. But the biggest disappointments were 1) "luxury claim" is FALSE 2) the hotel apparently had no clean face cloths for 3 of the 4 nights. Ridiculous! I had to bathe with hand towels; 3) the carpet was filthy in the hallway and inside my room. Luxury? NOT! 4) I felt they put me in that awkward room because I had booked via expedia. I asked to be moved but was told they did not have another room of my "type".
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just plain neat to stay there. appreciated the play on history…the rooms were stunning…and being up on 14 looking at the Washington Monument was a bonus! wish there would have been room in fridge for my own things…in fairness they brought a whole new one but it was large and what a pain…he brought it all the way up for me to ask him to just take it back…they should have the larger fridges w room left for guests and the bring the smaller fridges upon request but…he brought me a whole damn box of coffee pods so it worked out…liquor store close…mini mart close too but inside another housing unit and its locked but i got in and they had pretty much anything you could have asked for…nice walk to the Kennedy Center and then to the mall and it all actually…all accessible by foot…scooters and bicycles were available…even right at property…and a close walk to metro…would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star hotel, no questions asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
The Watergate was beautiful! The staff was attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind to me. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the pool and spa features. The rooftop bar/restaurant was also enjoyable because of the views. It’s very close to the bike path so if you want to go for a run or a bike ride, it’s easy to get to. Staff was incredibly friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

Christina, Columbus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for the price for DC. Limited food options in the area, 1/2 mile walk to restaurants and metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

6/10 Okay

Tylunda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was a mouse that ran across the floor during our check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is dated. The front desk and operator do not answer the phone. The service is terrible. And it took us twenty minutes to get the car from the valet. We had tried to call before we left the room but, like the night before, the front desk didn’t pick up the phone. This was a very disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay, 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Saudatu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for my boyfriend birthday and it’s super nice and clean everybody that work there was welcoming and sweet would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alice at the front desk is a star!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHUMONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star service from every associate I encountered. They hire well, train well and execute well on guest service. I showed up from a day riding bikes on the C&O Trail in muddy clothes and dirty bikes with room service closed and they treated me as though I walked out of a limo by grabbing bikes and storing in locked storage closet, telling me cleaning service will get the mud off the floor and helping me get a quick and easy food order by a near by restaurant. I’ll surely be back there the next trip to DC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Watergate
The Watergate is a nice hotel in a terrific location. The property underwent a renovation a few years ago and we really enjoyed our stay. Housekeeping and front desk staff were top notch. One of our two beds was very comfortable, the other just OK. The rooftop terrace was a great place to have a cocktail at the end of the day (Pricey but fun). Fitness center and pool are great. Walking distance to Kennedy Center and GWU and I went for a run down at the National Mall. They have a Scandal room that you can reserve or tour from where the surveillance took place for the break in. Valet parking was $58 but we were able to find spots close by on the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The incredible customer experience from the doorman to the front desk to the parking attendants. This was one of the best "service" experiences I have ever had. Class act and will surely stay at the Watergate again. Says a lot about the management, the hiring, the training and the focus they have on service as their number one priority.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024