The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

Suite (Ambassador)

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 355.8 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scandal)

  • 455 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 705 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 604.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Suite (Rose)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 603 sq ft
  • 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

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.

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.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Watergate Hotel features an indoor pool and a spa 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (80 inch 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 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

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
  • 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. 599 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

SVETLANA

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Min

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, and the room is big, but there is not a coffee table in the room, only a very small table like a night stand.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, all the amenities are great and Spacious overall great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dima

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

8/10 Good

Petula

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Christina, Columbus

Traveled 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