The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and bars

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is SAR 1,009
SAR 1,331 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Room options

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Suite (Ambassador)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • 36.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scandal)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
  • River view
  • 223 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rose)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lincoln Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Georgetown University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White House - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Washington Monument - 4 min drive - 3.3 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

  • ‪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

Hotel near Kennedy Center
Located close to Georgetown Waterfront Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Watergate Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body scrub, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Top of the Gate, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as 3 bars and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, tour/ticket assistance, and massage treatment rooms
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 336 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free extra beds, and coffee/tea makers

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

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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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 58 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

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (27,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator (80 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 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)

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

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
The Watergate Hotel Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watergate Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Hotel?

As of 26 Rabiʻ II 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Hotel on 10 Jumada I 2025 start from $381.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Watergate Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Watergate Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 58.00 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 58 per night.

What time is check-in at The Watergate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Watergate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 300 (subject to availability).

Where is The Watergate Hotel located?

Located in Northwest, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Art Museum of the Americas are also within 1 mi (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is 7 minutes by foot and Farragut West Station is 19 minutes.

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The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful rooms, excellent facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rutanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We extremely enjoyed our stay and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and lots of cool history. Easy to walk to a number of restaurants too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Chose the watergate for the little bit of history and will come back for the service, and great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and elegant property was very pleasantly surprised by a great upgrade to the phenomenal presidential suite for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly employees, will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and happy for me to be there. Super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watergate Hotel is our favorite and only place that we stay when in DC. The views, the wonderful staff, the restaurants within walking distance…although hard to beat the hotel rooftop or the Kingbird restaurant. We love everything about the Watergate Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the nearby walking trail, close access to foggy bottom metro and other services, the Kennedy center.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spacious rooms and view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was immaculate, all the staff i encountered were very welcoming, pool was very clean and wonderful, room service was quick and great (didn't get to try restaurants). Only got to stay one night but will definitely be planning another trip here in the future for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely experience from check in to check out - gorgeous room with a river view, sumptuous bedding and robes, excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a nicer work trip
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every employee we came in contact with provided exceptional service. From Doorman to Housekeeping, everyone was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Food and drinks were overpriced for the quality
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very luxury
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Very accommodating, friendly and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very high class feel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part for me was the Royal treatment from the time we pulled up we didny have to lift a finger from the exceptional vallet down to the man that grabs us ice my husband and i were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the room was beautiful and what my husband called fancy we will be going back again 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinay

Liked: Staff & service
Decent but rooms need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, the river view, and the staff are wonderful. Nice quiet restaurant and bar on prem. The location is convenient and walkable and close to everything we want to do in the city. Having a fantastic visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay! I went for the history but ended up loving the architecture. Only issue is that I would like to see an exhibit about the history- ideally in the room where the Plumbers stayed. It’s an important part of American political history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was extremely helpful in finding my husband and I the perfect room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025