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The Watergate Hotel in Washington

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● Center: 1.6 km

☎ Phone: +1 844-617-1972Show

✅ Spotless rooms and common areas with lovely river views ✅ Excellent amenities including pool, hot tub, sauna, and spa ✅ Helpful and courteous staff like Alex at the front desk and Teddy the valet ✅ Complimentary bike rentals available to guests ✅ Strong fitness centre praised for equipment and facilities ✅ Elegant interior design with modern contemporary style ❌ Inconsistent front desk service with reports of curt or indifferent staff ❌ Limited restaurant menu with prices considered high relative to quality ❌ Occasional housekeeping oversights such as unclean areas and lingering odors ❌ Communication issues at the spa and with room service requests ❌ Poor sound insulation reported in some rooms ❌ Unclear or unexpected resort fees and payment method restrictions

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

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Children under 17−0+

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Superior Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Superior room

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Deluxe Double room with river view

Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar

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Deluxe room with river view

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Deluxe room with balcony

Private bathroom

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Deluxe Double room with balcony

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Premier room with balcony and with river view

Private bathroom

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Premier Double room with balcony and with river view

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Deluxe Quadruple room with river view

Private bathroom

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Premier Double room with river view

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1 Bedroom Double Suite with garden view

Private bathroom

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1 Bedroom Double Suite with river view

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Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony

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1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony

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Executive Double Suite with balcony

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1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony and with river view

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Diplomat Double Suite

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Superior Quadruple room

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Premier Quadruple room with balcony and with river view

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Family Connecting room

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2 Bedrooms Suite

Private bathroom

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3 Bedrooms Suite

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Ambassador Double Suite

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Scandal Double Suite

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Rose Double Suite

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Presidential Double Suite

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Description

The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., is a five-star property established in 2014 and renovated in 2016. It offers a range of rooms from Superior to Presidential Suites, including options with river views and balconies. The hotel features upscale amenities such as a spa and wellness centre, sauna, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool area with a hot tub. Guests can enjoy onsite dining at the restaurant and relax in the bar or on the terrace. The hotel provides free parking, bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge services. While the hotel maintains a refined atmosphere with spotless rooms and impressive views of the Potomac River, some guests noted inconsistencies in front-desk service and occasional issues with room cleanliness. The Watergate offers family rooms and allows pets for an additional fee, making it accommodating for different types of travelers.

Location

Located at 2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, The Watergate Hotel is situated near the Potomac River and Georgetown, providing scenic river views from many rooms. It is conveniently close to public transport options, including a nearby train station, and easily accessible by Uber. The hotel is within walking distance of the restaurant Notti Bianche (216 meters away), rated 8/10 by visitors. Its location offers quick access to key Washington attractions such as the National Mall and the Kennedy Center, making it practical for sightseeing and business trips alike.

Tips

If you plan to use the pool or spa facilities, check their current availability in advance as renovations or maintenance may affect access.
For dining, consider visiting nearby cafes like Tazza Cafe for breakfast or lunch, since the hotel restaurant menu is limited and pricey.
When checking in, be prepared for varying front desk experiences and clarify all payment methods and fees upfront to avoid surprises at checkout.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast: Set menu [Mon - Sun] 06:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats Fee: US$200.00 per pet per stay
Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, DinersClub, MasterCard
Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 11:00.

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Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

ATM
Shopping on site
Computer
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Heating
Security guard
Newspapers
Ticket assistance
Gift shop
Express check-in/check-out
Television in lobby
Terrace
Private check-in/check-out
Fire Extinguisher
Electric car charging

Rooms

Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Interconnecting rooms available
Family room
VIP room amenities
Indoor Fireplace
Minibar
Hairdryer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/Bathtub
Shower
Bathrobe
Slippers
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair access to restaurant

Services and amenities

Ironing
Luggage storage
Laundry
Safe-deposit box
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Shoe shine
Luggage storage
Wake-up service
Iron

Meals

Bar
Coffee/tea for guests
Breakfast
Breakfast in the room
Restaurant
Bottled water

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transfer

Car rental
Taxi booking

Languages Spoken

Spanish
German
Russian
English
Italian
French
Korean
Multi-language staff
Arabic
Turkish
Chinese

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Library
Bike rental
Picnic area

Parking

Parking
Parking nearby
Garage

Pool and beach

Swimming pool
Spa tub
Indoor Pool
Water sport facilities
Pool facilities

Business

Business center
Event facilities
Fax and copy machine
Meeting and presentation facilities
Conference Hall

Sports

Fitness facilities
Gym

Beauty and wellness

Doctor
Massage
Steam room
Sauna
Spa
First Aid Kit

Kids

Children's playground

Pets

Pets allowed

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Reviews

Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

21.01.2026 Emalie

This is a beautiful, well-maintained hotel with a refined atmosphere and excellent attention to detail. The rooms and common areas are spotless, the views are lovely, and the pool, hot tub, and sauna are standout amenities. The location is ideal, close to the train and very easy to navigate via Uber, making travel seamless and convenient.

I rated this stay four stars for two reasons. The onsite restaurant offers a very limited menu at prices that feel disproportionate to the quality. While that alone would not have impacted my rating, my interaction with the afternoon receptionist on 1/13/26 ultimately did.

After a full day of travel, the receptionist was noticeably curt upon our arrival. His demeanor shifted once we changed from travel clothes into business attire. While this did not personally affect my stay, it raised concerns about how guests who may not present a certain way (or who have fewer resources) might be treated. A property of this caliber should offer consistent professionalism and respect to all guests. You never know who you are serving, and it was clear he recognized his mistake within a few hours and his attitude shifted.

Overall, an elegant hotel with excellent amenities, views, and location with lots of potential. With more consistent front-desk service, it would easily meet a five-star standard and be comparable to my experiences in five-star hotels nationwide.

Side note: Tazza Cafe is one block over, and is a lovely place for breakfast or lunch.

12.01.2026 Stephen

Beautiful hotel! Love the renovations. Booked because I wanted to use the pool and it was closed for renovations. It was supposed to open the next day but then no one knew if it was still closed or not. But still loved the hotel, great staff, lovely room, great overall value!

10.11.2025 Erskine

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.

08.11.2025 Maria

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.

18.06.2025 ZL2024

A historically significant hotel. However, the service is somewhat slow, with long waits at the front desk. The rooms and facilities are a bit dated, not as modern as newer hotels, but it is, after all, a historical location.

12.04.2025 Anonymous

Several dark-skinned waiters! Are you being discriminated against? Are you discriminating against Asian customers? Ah! You are only thinking about tips! You have no sense of service! What else do you think about besides tips? ? !

06.04.2025 Guest

Still feels good

28.09.2024 Guest

Old, not recommended

13.04.2024 Guest

The room is not too big, the decoration is very ordinary, and the facade is very imposing!

06.04.2024 Niti

We were greeted at the hotel by Alex who was wonderful. He was very kind and caring and introduced us to a beautiful view. Teddy at the valet was also very nice and helpful. I will definitely stay at the Watergate again and again. Thank you !

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POIs near hotel

Bernardo de Galvez (10 min)

Statue commemorating Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish military leader influential in American history.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Monument (13 min)

Obelisk commemorating the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, significant in U.S. transportation history.

Mohandas K. Gandhi Statue (1.4 km)

Bronze statue commemorating Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and his legacy.

The Phillips Collection (1.5 km)

Art museum featuring a diverse range of modern art and impressionist paintings.

White House Peace Vigil (1.6 km)

Ongoing peace protest started in 1981 in front of the White House advocating for nuclear disarmament.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Notti Bianche» (3 min)

824 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Reviews

30.07.2017 Joyce

A decent place for Italian food. Overall, the food was fresh and the complimentary bread was baked to order. I would definitely recommend the salmon entree and the mussels appetizer.

29.01.2017 Steven

Nice elegant local hole in the wall immediately recognizable as a cut above from the decor and customers. Hope to return.

31.12.2016 Mark

Unique Italian cuisine. Great staff

12.09.2016 Lena

Great ambiance, great food (grilled salmon with orzo risotto, and seafood linguine), great prices, great service!!!

13.12.2015 Anthony

Amazing food, super friendly staff. We were taken care of by Laura(?) just before closing and we had a wonderful time. The food was top notch, I had the ravioli and my date had a seafood pasta dish. We cleaned off both plates! Check this place out for a quiet night out with delicious food and good company.

Frequently asked questions about The Watergate Hotel

What types of rooms are available at The Watergate Hotel?

Room types include Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms with river view or balcony, Premier rooms with balcony and river view, Family Connecting rooms, various suites such as 2 and 3 Bedrooms Suites, and specialty suites like the Scandal Double Suite and Ambassador Double Suite.

Are pets allowed at The Watergate Hotel?

Yes, dogs and cats are allowed on request with a fee of US$200 per pet per stay. Service animals are also permitted.

Does the hotel provide parking and bike rentals?

The Watergate offers free parking for guests and free bike rentals with six bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is breakfast included with the room rate?

Breakfast is served Monday through Sunday from 06:30 to 10:30 with a set menu. Additional breakfast fees apply and are not included in the total price.

What should I know about the hotel’s location for sightseeing?

The hotel is near the Potomac River and Georgetown, close to the National Mall and Kennedy Center. It is about 216 meters from the restaurant Notti Bianche and easy to reach by train or Uber.

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