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The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
Spa hotel near Kennedy Center

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Presidential Suite
Point of interest
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Land view from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Watergate Complex
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kennedy Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • George Washington University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 36.0 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scandal)

Suite (Scandal)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Diplomat) | View from room

Suite (Diplomat)

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

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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Suite (Rose) | Lake view

Suite (Rose)

  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

Hotel Washington

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (2271)
The price is CA $440
per night
CA $567 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Washington

About the area

Washington

Northwest stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Northwest hotel, you'll find Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Art Museum of the Americas are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 7 min walk
  • Lincoln Memorial - 18 min walk
  • Georgetown University - 4 min drive
  • White House - 4 min drive
  • Washington Monument - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Allegro Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Farmers Fishers Bakers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Spa hotel near Kennedy Center
The Watergate Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Watergate Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 336 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 27000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2508 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1965
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 58 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20-45 for adults and USD 12-33 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 45 for adults, and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 58 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Watergate Hotel Washington
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The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Pasadena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a five star facility for a reason, everything was above expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rajiv

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was poorly made. Comforter was torn. A panel stayed on all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

erin, West Palm Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place, pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

FRANCISCA VALENTINA, MIAMI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No microwave oven in the room, no laundry on site, dining is pricy. location is very inconvenient, customer service is just ok. Overall, we won’t stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan, Corrigan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watergate is the most luxurious hotel I have stayed in to date, and it definitely reflects that. I think while the exterior is showing its age with the dated architecture, the interior and the staff do all they can and then some to make up for it. The lobby is beautiful, and so are the rooms. I almost forgot the views of the Potomac also did their fair share of helping with the exterior too. Overall, one of the best experiences I have ever had in a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kazybek

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jamari

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff was lovely and helpful. I did not receive VIP access—and not one mentioned it. The roof is terribly dirty and the food much too overpriced. Hallways and rooms are in need of updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dollet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thalia, Hoffman Estates, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was LACKING to say the least. Restaurant host on a break so a person with a handful of cotton candy finally summoned a waiter to seat us (9PM on a Friday, 3 tables in the restaurant); room NOT cleaned at all by 6PM one day - took another 40 minutes to get someone there; requested additional towels and pillows via email prior to arrival- not there; was our anniversary and made hotel aware - mot even a note; requested museum suggestions from concierge prior to arrival- never replied; huge leak in lobby 2 times during our stay; HUGE cockroach in gym while i was changing; area around hotel but on property, run down; people staying in hotel with pets letting their animals relieve themselves in the front lawn under the sign that said NO PETS ON GRASS. As bad as all this was, Front Office Director Yarisa Almodovar was a STAND OUT problem solver and by far then shining beacon of hope in our weekend- the reason we left happy in the end. Sad because the property has such history and could be a FAB time capsule camp decor property that people WANT to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024