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The Watergate Hotel

3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

10 July - 11 July

Explore the area

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037

Place, George Washington University
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Kennedy Center
‪6 min walk‬
Place, National Mall
‪9 min walk‬
Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

31 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Very good

River view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Wonderful

River view
33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Exceptional

56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

River view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

River view
36 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

31 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

65 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Diplomat)

River view
93 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

Exceptional

River view
130 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

River view
57 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Scandal)

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Rose)

River view
99 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

River view
223 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Exceptional

River view
42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Exceptional

River view
50 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

River view
74 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Washington

A luxury stay in the heart of Washington awaits you at The Watergate Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Highlights at this hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. Top of the Gate is open for dinner. The Next Whisky Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Hot tub and sauna. 27000 square feet (2508 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Northwest hotel include Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Art Museum of the Americas.

What's nearby

George Washington University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kennedy Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
National Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Lincoln Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Watergate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
‪Paper Horse - ‬8 min walk
‪Bourbon Steak - ‬10 min walk
‪Miriam's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27000 square feet (2508 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, 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

Conference 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 centre (24 hours)

Conference centre

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are 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

Lift

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 duvets and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The on-site 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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includes taxes & fees

12 July - 13 July

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 transport

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)
Limited on-site valet parking
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

Restaurants on site

Kingbird Restaurant
The Next Whisky Bar
Top of the Gate

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
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 centre
Computer station
Conference centre (27,000 square foot of space)
Meeting rooms

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 daily
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
Lift (203 centimetre 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 centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

1 building
15 floors
Ballroom
Built in 1965
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 centre/computer access
Concierge service
Fitness centre 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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 aged 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

Watergate Hotel Washington

Watergate Hotel

Watergate Washington

The Watergate Hotel Hotel

The Watergate Hotel Washington

The Watergate Hotel Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Watergate Hotel?

The Watergate Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Hotel?

As of 15 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Hotel on 10 Jul 2026 start from NZ$588, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Watergate Hotel?

Yep, The Watergate Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 65.00 per day. Additionally there is extended parking for USD 65.00 per night.

Is there a spa on site at The Watergate Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Watergate Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Watergate Hotel have a pool?

The Watergate Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Watergate Hotel?

The Watergate Hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 3 bars. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes The Watergate Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Watergate Hotel.

Is The Watergate Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, free bike rentals and an indoor pool, it's no surprise that The Watergate Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Watergate Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Watergate Hotel?

No, The Watergate Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Watergate Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Watergate Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Watergate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Watergate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Christine

16 Mar 2026

3 Nov 2025

Amazing stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

2 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The accommodations were fabulous, service, white glove, location and setting spectacular.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy Michele

14 Mar 2026

10 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved everything about this hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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About the area

Washington

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Awards and affiliations

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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