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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037

Place, George Washington University
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Kennedy Center
‪6 min walk‬
Place, National Mall
‪9 min walk‬
Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

31 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Very good

River view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Wonderful

River view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Exceptional

56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

River view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

River view
36 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

31 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

65 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

River view
93 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

Exceptional

River view
130 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

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

Suite (Scandal)

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Rose)

River view
99 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

River view
223 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

37 sq m
1 bedroom
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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Exceptional

River view
42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Exceptional

River view
50 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

River view
74 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

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

Watergate Complex - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
George Washington University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kennedy Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
National Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
‪Paper Horse - ‬8 min walk
‪Bourbon Steak - ‬10 min walk
‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬7 min walk
‪Devon and Blakely - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, 7-minute walk to Kennedy Center

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.

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 transport

Electric car charging station on site
Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Extended parking on site (USD 65 per night)
Limited on-site valet parking
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

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 centre
Computer station
Conference centre (27,000 square foot 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
Lift (203 centimetre 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 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 pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

1 building
15 floors
Ballroom
Built in 1965
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 31.80 per night

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)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 31.80 per night

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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The Watergate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Eythian

10 Nov 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Business traveller

10 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was ok. Some things great others kinda dated. Service wasn’t top.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

10 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, EL GRANADA

Travelled with partner

10 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendliest and most helpful staff ever

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner

10 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved everything about this hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

9 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Erskine D.

Travelled with family

9 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

When we checked we attempted to use 2 $500.00 American Express gift cards to secure the room the Watergate Hotel guest clerk told us we could do that but we could use that method of payment to check out. So we used a bank debit card to secure the room. Today when we checked out and we presented the two Amex gift cards to pay for the stay, we were told that the watergate wouldn't accept that method of payment from us. Even though the housekeeping staff, the bellhop staff, and door men staff were simply excellent and the amenities were good this refusal to accept our valid Amex gift cards for the final checkout payment simply operated to intentionally cast a pall over our celebratory weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Oluwasegun

9 Nov 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Travelled with family and small children

7 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, Fridge did not work but the staff brought me my own fridge for my stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

7 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

So the check in was smooth and quick, my room at first glance was great until I found freeze dried bananas on the floor which indicated the room wasn’t cleaned properly. I utilized the spa which was pretty nice, was a bit confused as to why there was no water in the lockers or spa area but that’s okay — later I asked for some toiletries and the guy kept getting it wrong. I asked for body wash, shampoo and conditioner and was brought 2x conditioners. When I asked him for the other things (toothbrush kit too) he said he spoke no English - great. Then I asked for hot water in Spanish for tea but apparently he thought that meant my water was broken so they send a repair guy. After 2 phone calls and 4 knocks on my door (far from ideal) I finally got all the requested items. When the guy came back with the shampoo and body wash he forgot the toothbrush kit and then he still forgot the water kettle. Not great. I then went out for a few hours and when I came back I saw someone had messed with my door. There’s a WiFi signal where the key goes and someone had literally cut out a perfect circle where that was. Perhaps to break in? I’ve called and reported it once I returned at 1 am and then followed up the next day and they acted like they knew nothing about it and that they’d call me back - they didn’t. Not really safe for a solo female travelled.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller

7 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deja

6 Nov 2025

I booked a water view with king bed room and arrived at 630 pm. I was offered an upgrade to a higher level suite for only $100 more than the already $700 I paid for the original room. The receptionist initially told me it had a balcony, but when I got to the room, while it was beautiful & on the 14th floor, it did not have a balcony. I immediately called the front lobby & spoke with the receptionist who checked me in, & she apologized for telling me it had a balcony when it didn't and then informed me that my original room, or any room with a balcony for that matter, was no longer available. I simply retreated to accepting the room, as it did have a nice view, but again- no balcony. Some part of me just genuinely felt slighted & lied to. It was within a matter of 3 minutes from the time I was assisted to my room to the time that I called back down to the lobby. If a water view room with a balcony was not available when I checked in, then they should have said that from the beginning and given me an honest opportunity to decide if I wanted to spend $100 on an upgrade. &While the room had a nice view, the vent noise from the heat was so extremely loud that I could not fall asleep. Finally, at 2 am I had enough, called reception again and had to have the maintenance engineer come to my room just so he closed the vents to cut down on the noise. So ... I slept in a cold room... not so luxurious to me. All day dining for room service ends at 1030 pm btw... Watergate ...misleading

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing, New York

5 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

5 Nov 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

3 Nov 2025

Amazing stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia Yi

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a great experience to stay in this historical place. It is surprisingly nice and cozy. Very much modernized decoration. I loved my staying!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shante

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was overly accommodating and friendly. The food is delicious although it is a pricey menu. Overall 10/10!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMIR

2 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and friendly staff, nice view enjoyed historical view of Georgetown

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

1 Nov 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HARMINDERPAL

30 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Always outstanding service and facilities. Already looking forward to my next visit back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

30 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean. Staff was very helpful

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

29 Oct 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Velda

Travelled with group

29 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable stay in a central location. The shower took 20 min to get hot water. The lovely lobby bar was not open but they served drinks in another bar which was just ok. The cleaning lady for my room was the best and worked hard to carefully organize belongings (much appreciated)!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Travelled with partner

27 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was assigned an accessible room but did not need accessible features, was not asked. VIP property did not offer advertised Expedia amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

27 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Awards and affiliations

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom