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The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Exterior
Point of interest
Land view from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Kennedy Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Memorial
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

  • 1400 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 388 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 380 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 355.8 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scandal) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Scandal)

  • 455 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 705 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Diplomat) | View from room

Suite (Diplomat)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 604.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Presidential Suite

  • 2400 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 360 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rose) | Lake view

Suite (Rose)

  • 1070 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • 360 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Hotel in Northwest
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 center, 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 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.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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 hot 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.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Watergate Hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Watergate Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • 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 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (80 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • 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 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 provided

Entertainment

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

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 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

Property 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
  • Hot 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1138 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

nelson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was not heated, restaurant and bar close too early. Steam room not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Everyone we interacted with was professional and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

fabienne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spa was broken. TV in room didn’t work. No coffe in the lobby at 9:15 AM.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Gilbert

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced and overcharged.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and location were amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ro

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

10/10 Excellent

Sunny, Miami

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

6/10 Okay

john

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

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view of Potomac river and geoortown from room large room great location next to Kennedy Center
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff was really nice. However, we noted some things that needed to be addressed in our room multiple times and they were not dealt with. Nothing major but there were two of us and only one coffee mug (which we raised multiple times) and a light was blinking in the bathroom and it never got fixed so we just didn’t use it. There were also some cleaning supplies left in our room. It’s those small things that matter when you pay the rates we did with the expectation of great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony door did not lock, front desk did not care, spa, hot tub , sauna not working, heat stuck on high. Room service too expensive. Gave away our dbl bed room. Won’t book this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ladon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kendrea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible toilet smell
Horrible smell coming out of the toilet. Asked for room change and same thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went great!! I enjoyed my stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenyona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not impressed
I booked the hotel for the indoor pool for my kids. It was very cold (supposed to be heated), sauna and jacuzzi were out of service which was not made known at the time of booking. TV in the room kept turning off every 10-15 minutes for no reason. Stains on carpet, toilet made a dripping noise all night, bathtub stopper didn’t work. Room service never answered the phone after 15 minutes of trying. Had to go to front desk to place order. I’ve stayed at other 5 star hotels and the Watergate hotel was not up to those standards.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples trip to our nations capitol
Rooms, facilities and services were great. The spa had a lot of amenities not working and the bed was not very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some things about my stay at The Watergate were wonderful, such as the staff and the cleanliness of the room and the hotel overall. But the area around the hotel is not pedestrian-friendly. The area of The Watergate complex gets slippery when wet, so if you're walking in the rain, be extra careful. Also, there's no pedestrian walkway to get to the front lobby. You have to slip in between cars driving in and out. The options for food were limited. The Kingbird was good, but it has very limited vegetarian options. I also have a severe seafood allergy, so I'm careful where I eat. The Kingbird made me nervous because there's a lot of fish/seafood on its menu, and I was afraid of cross-contamination. Also, it's a little pricey and fancy. Sometimes you just want a sandwich.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff were wonderful. My meals were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic hotel. Loved the little mentions of why this hotel is so famous. On the back of the key cards, it says, “No need to break in”.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall pleasant
First time staying at the Watergate and it was an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately the pool was cold, hottub not working and sauna also not working. While we received a $100 credit, the reason for selecting the hotel on this trip was for those amenities. Very high quality service, wonderful staff, and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024