The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property

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Presidential Suite
Exterior
Point of interest
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Dinner served, garden views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Place, Kennedy Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Memorial
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, White House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Ambassador)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 130 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scandal)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 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 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at The Watergate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Vietnam Veterans Memorial and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lincoln Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lincoln Memorial - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Georgetown University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Monument - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watergate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Next Whisky Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and bars
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At The Watergate Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
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.

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

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 65.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 65.00 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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