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The Watershed

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Norwalk

With a stay at The Watershed in Norwalk, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Sacred Heart University and Caldor Shopping Center. .This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Fairfield University and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Silvermine Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • The SoNo Collection - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Historic South Norwalk - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Norwalk Maritime Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Maritime Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Levitt Pavilion - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • South Norwalk Station - 9 min drive
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aromas Peruvian Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Italia Pizzeria Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sienna Norwalk - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Watershed

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop terrace
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.

Stay in one of 96 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Watershed, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Norwalk? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Watershed has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,200 square foot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (130 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre 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

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. 661 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1030 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walls were so thin! The person above me... clump, climp, clump. Trains all hours! The hotel has an 11pm quite policy, at midnight to 1.30am... rowdy guests up and down the hallway, maybe from the engagement party on the rooftop. Granted i did not call down to reception, but truly i should've have to, its such a small hotel, theres no way anyone on duty wouldn't and should automatically ask the guest to quietly go to their rooms! My daughter lives in Fairfield CT, i brought my son and his fiancé to town to visit. I have to be honest. Ill choose a different location next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a busy area. The complimentary breakfast needs a lot of work. It was Holiday Inn style, not much there. That was disappointing. Also had to ask several employees where the hair dryer was until someone was able to tell me. It's very hidden, should be in a more obvious place. Otherwise very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Brandie, Chaplin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Amenities
Loved it!! Clean, new, tastefully decorated. On-site restaurant was lovely!! Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be sure to stay!

Excellent hospitality, breakfast and wonderful dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in the middle of the western part of town. Very classy hotel with friendly staff and exceptional restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having stayed in hotels all over the world, this hotels ranks at the top for cleanliness, amazing staff, peaceful oasis on the inside, aesthetically pleasing lobby, rooms, and rooftop deck, and ability to meet the needs of their guests. It is more than apparent that the staff and the designer listens to their guests needs and wants. It is a beautiful environment. The rooms are calming and meticulously clean. The amenities are luxurious. I cannot wait to find a reason to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was really nice, updated I had the king room which was very spacious. The hotel was very modern I would definitely be staying there again. Not to mention they had complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable! Shower gel, lotion, shampoo and conditioner were spa quality. Towels were so soft and absorbent! Looks like a Miami hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Walter, CHICAGO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop area was relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M Almonte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The looks and how clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean hotel in Norwalk. Was impressed with their Zen makeup of the lobby and hallway. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. Definitely made my stay perfect and would go back when I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Candice, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! We stayed at a total of 5 hotels during our trip and the Watershed was the best overall. Only gripe was that I requested our room to be away from the elevator, only to get a room close to the ice machine, which is a bit loud if your a light sleeper. Lesson learned. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this hotel!

This hotel is gorgeous, clean and updated with a friendly, helpful staff. Free parking. Beautiful bathrooms. Even the hallways are beautiful. I would stay there anytime and every time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laksmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oasis
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ox

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would go stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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