The Watershed

3.5 star property

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Sundeck
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$206
$179 nightly
$206 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Norwalk

Located in Norwalk (Cranbury), The Watershed is within a 5-minute drive of Center Seven Shopping Center and Gateway Shopping Center. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Silvermine Arts Center and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Norwalk Islands.

What's nearby

  • The Curb Dog Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Center Seven Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Caldor Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gateway Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Historic South Norwalk - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

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

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop terrace
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 96 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Watershed, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Norwalk? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Watershed has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,200 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2013
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
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

Reviews

The Watershed Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew or Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark, locust valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and vibe of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will stay again. One issue was that there was no hot water at breakfast. Room was clean and crisp. Staff was efficient. Price was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed. Moved my daughter into college and picked this hotel because I chose a hot tub filter, no hot tub. The app needs to update this hotel has no pool and no hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great looking place at a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

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

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and the staff was wonderful. The decor in the lobby, on the rooftop deck and in the rooms is great. However, advertising as a riverfront hotel is somewhat deceptive as you can barely see the river and most of it is dried up :( This is a city hotel, but a lovely one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and modern. We enjoyed the restaurant, Siena. Food was delicious and the drinks were awesome! The staff in both the hotel and the restaurant were fantastic! The rooftop terrace was our favorite place to hang out. The location was perfect as well. Walkable to many stores and restaurants and a 15 minute drive to a beautiful beach and park. We will return in the future.
View from lobby
Siena
Calf pasture and Shady beach
Calf pasture and shady beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Striking design - very pleasant environment, especially the lobby and breakfast area which overlook a peaceful stream. Rooftop deck is amazing. We’d go out of our way to stay here if we return to CT.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant but very noisy in the lobby and train in the back .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a very comfortable and aesthetic room. Disagree with charging for bottle of water in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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