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The Watergate Hotel

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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)
‪12 min drive‬

Room options

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Very good

33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Wonderful

33 sq m
River view
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
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

35 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

36 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

Exceptional

130 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

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

Suite (Scandal)

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Rose)

99 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

223 sq m
River view
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
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

42 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Exceptional

50 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

74 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Spa
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Washington Monument - 7 min drive - 3.9 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
‪Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers - ‬7 min walk
‪Sequoia DC - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Luxury 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.

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)
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

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

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Watergate Hotel

Watergate Washington

The Watergate Hotel Hotel

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The Watergate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Keith

10 Aug 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

10 Aug 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family

7 Aug 2025

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

Amenities in the room were very nice quality, slippers, loofah, and toiletries. I was overcharged for car parking on check out when they asked if I had any extras. Hotel refunded it right away but my overseas bank took an extra procedure fee as a result of this misunderstanding. Room was a suite but the hallway between had no light. View was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean-francois

Travelled with family

3 Aug 2025

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

Great location and service was wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cara

3 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Pool and spa is in the basement. Yuck.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family

28 July 2025

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

What was unique is all of the service wanting to set up your room service in your room actually have a table to eat. It was so elegant and so well put together. Everything we asked for was delivered to us. Even the microwave.

This is the pool spa area and we did get a facial and massage. They also have a sauna awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

27 July 2025

Liked: Amenities

I love staying in a scandalous room. All in all, the service was excellent.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laleh

27 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Very good salt water pool, they have bikes to take around the town , and rooms were excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damara

26 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

24 July 2025

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

Earned its reputation

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family

23 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

We arrived and they told us the room we reserved was not available. The alternative was not ready by check-in either. They couldn’t explain why they gave our room to someone else. They said they would move us the following night, but we didn’t want to move again once we unpacked, so we stayed, until we came back to find maintenance guys in our room, because the a/c was leaking from our room into the carpet/floor and they had to put a high powered loud fan on the floor and fix a/c, but couldn’t do it right away, so we had to move to another room. They said we would get a two bedroom suite river view for our inconvenience by the time we came back from dinner. When we got back, they gave us a new key, we got in the room and it was not what they said, but the same type of room we didn’t order and not river view. We had to go over to our other room and move our stuff over. They had offered $40/day as apology, but didn’t tell us it was $40 each person until we checked out. So we didn’t end up using the $. The cleaning people did a nice job everyday. But there were things in one room and not the other. Like no face cloths in the second room the first night. No sugar with the coffee machine. No body wash. So mixed service and mixed amenities. The hotel is a tiny bit tired as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

23 July 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family

22 July 2025

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

Place is great. Awesome service

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseiee

22 July 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family

22 July 2025

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

The location is not far from universities, shopping, plazas or places to eat and is also only a 15-20 minute walk to many of the monuments. There are also bicycle and scooter rentals available that make the travel enjoyable and convenient

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

21 July 2025

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

The historical significance of what happened in 1972 enhanced my enjoyment of the hotel.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

M Veronica

21 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

20 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginger

Travelled with family

18 July 2025

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

Disliked: Amenities

Great property…but need more variety and access to food.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

18 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

15 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

14 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller

13 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Liked my stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family

13 July 2025

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

The staff was very nice and attentive to issues, but overall the property was a bit run down, smaller for what you pay for, dog barking constantly next door, TV didn't work, and Rollaway wasn't in room as requested. The price is truly for location and history, but truly don't think worth the price when extras that would normally be included in the price of the hotel, you had to pay extra.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karissa

13 July 2025

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

Excellent location if you are going to the Kennedy Center. Literally just a quick walk around the corner from it

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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Washington

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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

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Room amenities

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