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The Watershed

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$194
$169 nightly
$194 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16

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353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
  • Place, The Curb Dog Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Caldor Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gateway Shopping Center
    ‪3 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) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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 Caldor 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
  • Caldor Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Center Seven Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gateway Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Yale University - 41 min drive - 39.0 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
  • ‪EVEN Hotel Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Italia Pizzeria Restaurant - ‬10 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

The Watershed Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Teeeific spot, clean, great vibe, yummy food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

8/10 Good

Mahasin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Love the vibe of the hotel. Really enjoyed the room, very clean and great bathroom. The restaurant attached sienna is wonderful. We opted to sit at the bar both nights and eat. The staff was so much fun & food and drinks great. 100% recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Train tracks in the back of the building with trains running from 6:00 am till midnight. Right on a curve with trains blowing a whistle as they go by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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