The Watergate Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Kennedy Center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Bar
Housekeeping

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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)
‪8 min drive‬

Room options

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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

About the area

Washington

City center retreat .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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lincoln Memorial - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Georgetown University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Washington Monument - 3 min drive - 3.1 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
‪Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers - ‬7 min walk
‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪Sequoia DC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

5-star luxury 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 luxury The Watergate Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star 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

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.

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.

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.

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Spa
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

CA $401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Property amenities

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

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 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

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: 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.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 31.80 per night.

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 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

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 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

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 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. 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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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

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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

Damara

Jul 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Jul 24, 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

Jul 23, 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

Jul 23, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family

Jul 22, 2025

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

Place is great. Awesome service

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseiee

Jul 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family

Jul 22, 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

Jul 21, 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

Jul 21, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Jul 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginger

Travelled with family

Jul 18, 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

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Liked my stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family

Jul 13, 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

Jul 13, 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

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Jul 12, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

Jul 11, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our experience fell far short of expectations, leaving us deeply dissatisfied with the quality of service provided by your team. Causing unnecessary stress and inconvenience right from the start. Furthermore, the condition of the hotel room itself was unsatisfactory. The decor in the rooms featured old rugs that emitted a terrible odor, completely at odds with the luxurious atmosphere expected from a supposedly premium establishment. The exorbitant price I paid for my stay was simply not justified by the lackluster standards observed throughout the property. As a gesture of goodwill, I was upgraded to a different room to only return from a long day and only to encounter further issues, like not have a room as promised and staff losing our luggage. The television set was non-functional, the room reeked of smoke, and the presence of mold in the bathroom grout was deeply concerning. These shortcomings highlighted a clear lack of attention to detail and maintenance on the part of your staff, contributing to a disappointing overall experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sejin

Jul 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Jul 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Jul 8, 2025

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

Great staff. Nice rooms. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyrone

Business traveller

Jul 7, 2025

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

Charged me for "Liquor" I didn't have.

The stay itself was good, and of course at the historic Watergate Complex. However, they have exhibited the worst of US hotel deposit/card authorisation culture. After taking the initial deposit as per their expected terms, they took a further justified charge accounting for the resort fees and the breakfast I ordered via room service totalling to slightly more than $150 (that breakfast included an exorbitant 22% service charge I should add... pretty sure D.C. Council ruled last year that service charges were capped at 20%). However, a few hours later (a cynic would say, somehow coincidentally after I collected my luggage) they made an additional charge to my card over $120. This was for a "Liquor" fee. I drank none of the alcohol at the minibar and ordered no alcohol to the room. My only possible explanation is that I left a wine of my own. As I only had a glass, I left the almost full bottle in the fridge in case housekeeping or what not wanted it. Ironic. This is simply a "possible explanation" as I am yet to gain clarification from the hotel, over 72 hours later. It is now Monday evening, I checked out Friday morning, and contacted them numerous times on Friday and Saturday after the charge. No contact with info apart from updated bill. What is even more worrying, is a further charge of almost $200 was attempted but luckily my bank blocked this one due to fraud concerns. This charge was NOT reflected in updated bill, so I am truly lost there. A Watergate scandal...

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kneeisha

Travelled with family

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were absolutely wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family

Jul 7, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

No amenities without a price. Overpriced for food and drinks. Only valet parking allowed at a rediculous rate.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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