The Watergate Hotel

Riverfront hotel with spa, near Kennedy Center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar

The Watergate Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and George Washington University. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Foggy Bottom Station is 7 minutes away.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Free use of bicycles
Valet parking
Hot tub

For families (6)

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Why we love this property

Spa retreat bliss

Riverside tranquility elevates the spa experience here. Treatment rooms offer deep relaxation with massages, aromatherapy, and body scrubs.

Dining and drinking

The hotel features a restaurant with outdoor and garden-view dining, plus 3 bars. Guests can enjoy breakfast, in-room champagne, or private picnics.

Premium sleep haven

Luxuriate in hypo-allergenic bedding, premium down comforters, and pillowtop mattresses. Blackout drapes ensure perfect slumber in these curated spaces.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Tomorrow

Oct 17 - Oct 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 24 of 24 rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

35 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

36 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

65 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

93 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

130 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Sofa bed - double

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

Suite (Scandal)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Rose)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

99 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

223 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

40 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Sofa bed - double

56 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

42 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Sofa bed - double

Down duvet

50 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Sofa bed - double

74 sq m
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Down duvet

31 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Spa
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi

$368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

About the neighborhood

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037

What's nearby

Kennedy Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lincoln Memorial - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Georgetown University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Washington Monument - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 32 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 33 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 36 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 46 min drive
College Park, MD (CGS) - 47 min drive
Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 68 min drive
New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
Washington Union Station - 17 min drive
Lanham Seabrook Station - 21 min drive
Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
Farragut West Station - 19 min walk
Farragut North Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

‪The Watergate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
‪Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers - ‬7 min walk
‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪Sequoia DC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

At a glance

Hotel size

- 336 rooms
- Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- One child (16 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

- Onsite valet parking (USD 65.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Onsite extended parking (USD 65.00 per night)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
3 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private picnics

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
Bed rails

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (27000 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free bicycle rentals
Romance packages

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1965
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 80
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Closed captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

47-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

Individually furnished

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite 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.

Dining

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

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 42.90 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Business center/computer access
Concierge service
Fitness center access
Housekeeping
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access
Spa access (may be limited)
Hot tub access
Sporting facilities or equipment

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 45 for adults, and USD 12 to 33 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 300 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 31.80 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay

Parking

Valet parking costs USD 65.00 per day with in/out privileges
Extended parking costs USD 65.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

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 can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

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

Does The Watergate Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Watergate Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Watergate Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Watergate Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Watergate Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65.00 per day. Extended parking costs USD 65.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watergate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 300 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Watergate Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Watergate Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Watergate Hotel also has 3 bars and an indoor pool, as well as a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Watergate Hotel?

Yes, Top of the Gate offers alfresco dining and garden views.

What's the area around The Watergate Hotel like?

The Watergate Hotel is located on the waterfront in Northwest, a short 7-minute walk from Foggy Bottom Station and 12 minutes' walk from National Mall. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.