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The Watershed

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Cranbury

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Sundeck

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
  • Place, The Curb Dog Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Seven Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Caldor Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Superior King)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Superior King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Classic Queen)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Classic Queen)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Deluxe Double Double ADA Compliant)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Deluxe Double Double ADA Compliant)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, River View (Studio King ADA Compliant)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, River View (Studio King ADA Compliant)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Studio King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Superior King ADA Compliant)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Superior King ADA Compliant)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Norwalk

Walk to the beach.Your stay at this Cranbury hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Center Seven Shopping Center and Caldor Shopping Center. Silvermine Arts Center and Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Curb Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Center Seven Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Caldor Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gateway Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Yale University - 41 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • South Norwalk Station - 9 min drive
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aromas Peruvian Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Italia Pizzeria Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Siena Norwalk - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Watershed

3.5-star hotel in Cranbury
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Watershed. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Watershed was completed in April 2024.

This 3.5-star Norwalk hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Watershed offers 96 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 debit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • One child 12 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.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Zero
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
Hotel Zero Norwalk
Norwalk Hotel Zero
Zero Degrees Hotel Norwalk
Zero Degrees Norwalk
Zero Hotel
Zero Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel
The Watershed Norwalk
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Formerly Hotel Zero Degrees

The Watershed Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, S Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Beautiful Place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room backed up to the train tracks and it was extremely loud all night long with the train coming through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Simsbury

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Exceptional onsite Italian restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laina

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

The Watershed

This property is a hidden gem! The rooms are spacious, modern and very clean and the staff goes above and beyond to help customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decor, views are stunning. I want to model my new bath after the yours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Clarkdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cold breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

The continental breakfast was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Liat

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

Excellent

Great service and very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean, just an overall very pleasant experience. Bed was comfortable, room was quiet. Will stay here whenever traveling this direction.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stunning amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025