The Watershed

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
  • Historic South Norwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Norwalk Maritime Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Maritime Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Superior King)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Deluxe Double Double ADA Compliant)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Classic Queen)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Superior King ADA Compliant)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Studio King)

  • 502 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, River View (Studio King ADA Compliant)

  • 400 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Watershed

3.5-star Norwalk hotel with rooftop terrace
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
The Watershed offers 96 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 1200 square feet (111 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2024.

The Watershed is a smoke-free property.

The Watershed has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,200 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2013
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 debit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Zero
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
Hotel Zero Norwalk
Norwalk Hotel Zero
Zero Degrees Hotel Norwalk
Zero Degrees Norwalk
Zero Hotel
Zero Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel
The Watershed Norwalk
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Formerly Hotel Zero Degrees

The Watershed Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

a john

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branislav

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The room and bathroom were spotless. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branislav

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill, Sterling

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing. They lied about the trains before I booked I asked 3 times. I booked to get away from trains I was on the tracks you hear it. If they were honest I would have booked elsewhere. Staff is the best anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erik, Newark

Property is great. The lobby and check in is a bit sparse but competent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel rooms were very clean Loved all the wood flooring and walls. Didn't spend a lot of time there as we checked in at midnight and we're gone fisrt thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Manhattan Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bed bugs

Got bit up by bed bugs both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Arnaldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed while doing college visits for Fairfield and Sacred Heart. Very clean hotel. Two sides of the property..one faces the river and train tracks and the other the street. We picked street side and it worked out perfectly. No noise issues or anything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025