The Watergate Hotel

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a glass-top table, and a view of a cityscape and river at dusk.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a central courtyard, and a view of fireworks in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative columns.

A cozy seating area with a glass dome structure, wicker furniture, and floral cushions.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$286 nightly

$332 total

Total with taxes and fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037

Place, George Washington University
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Kennedy Center
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Georgetown Waterfront Park
‪8 min walk‬
Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
‪50 min drive‬

Room options

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

City view
330 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a city view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Very good

River view
360 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Wonderful

River view
360 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Exceptional

Garden view
603 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

River view
356 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Excellent

River view
360 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wooden desk.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

River view
380 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

River view
388 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a view of a building.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

City view
334 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

River view
705 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

Suite (Diplomat)

River view
1000 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Suite (Ambassador)

Exceptional

River view
1400 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

River view
610 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a bed, red and black sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

Suite (Scandal)

455 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern living room with a large window, a dining area, and a pink sofa set.

Suite (Rose)

River view
1070 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a black tufted ottoman, a yellow chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Presidential Suite

River view
2400 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

River view
375 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

City view
400 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

River view
430 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Garden view
605 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a bed, a brown leather sofa, a small table with a vase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Exceptional

River view
450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern living room with a leather sofa, two black armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a large window offering a city view.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Exceptional

River view
534 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of trees.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

River view
800 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

City view
330 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

Suite (Americana)

River view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

$119 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total with taxes and fees

About the neighborhood

Washington

With a stay at The Watergate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Vietnam Veterans Memorial and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lincoln Memorial.

What's nearby

Watergate Complex - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
George Washington University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Kennedy Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Georgetown Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
National Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
‪Paper Horse - ‬8 min walk
‪Miriam's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
‪Fiola Mare - ‬8 min walk
‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2026.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Argenta 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 select days. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

At The Watergate Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 12000 square feet (1115 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Top of the Gate - Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

The Next Whisky Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Kingbird Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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 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 30 to 55 for adults and USD 12 to 33 for children
3 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Afternoon tea
Private picnics

Restaurants on site

Kingbird Restaurant
The Next Whisky Bar
Top of the Gate

Things to do

24-hour gym
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
Piano
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas

Family friendly

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
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (12,000 square feet of space)

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 select days
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)
Front entrance ramp
Grab bar in shower
Phone accessibility kit
Pool hoist on site
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
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 pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

1 building
15 floors
Ballroom
Built in 1965
Renovated guestrooms - September 2026
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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 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

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 31.80 per night

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 30 to 55 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
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 31.80 per night

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

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 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

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Watergate Hotel

Watergate Washington

The Watergate Hotel Hotel

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The Watergate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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About the neighborhood

Washington

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Awards and affiliations

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility