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4.2 out of 5

"Beautiful hotel in a wonderful part of Washington DC. The pool is a huge perk! " More

By a verified traveler on Thu 21 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

5-star luxury aparthotel near Kennedy Center

City center retreat

Within a 10-minute walk of this Northwest aparthotel, you'll find Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Art Museum of the Americas are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Luxury amenities

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free aparthotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Make the most of the gym and a rooftop terrace, and relax with drinks at one of the 3 bars/lounges.

Free WiFi, comfy beds

The 336 individually furnished apartments offer free WiFi and comfy beds. Comforts include premium bedding and down comforters, while bathrobes and slippers are thoughtful touches. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$306* Per night/room Oct 29 - Oct 30

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite (Rose)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Watergate Hotel ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Watergate Hotel

Everyone (17) Couples (2) Family (3)
4 out of 5
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful part of Washington DC. The pool is a huge perk!

Posted by on Sep 21, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 25, 2023 by Director, Rooms

Dear Erin,It was a pleasure to have you as our guest at The Watergate Hotel. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed a your stay. We will be sure to share your wonderful feedback with our team. We cannot wait to welcome you back.Regards,The Watergate Hotel

5 out of 5
A great location to stay when seeing a show at the Kennedy Center. Easy walk back to the hotel after the show. Staff at The Watergate Hotel is the friendliest I've experienced in recent years. And very courteous and professional.

Posted by on Mar 12, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 13, 2023 by Director, Rooms

Michael, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave us a review. We will share your kind words with our team. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards,The Watergate Hotel

4 out of 5
Great hotel in a convenient location; very walkable. I would give the hotel five stars if it wasn't so expensive, but when one books a room with less than 24 hour notice, that often happens. They did allow for a very early check in at 11:30. Very generous on their part. The staff was phenomenal.

Posted by , from DES MOINES on Sep 16, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 7, 2022 by The Watergate Hotel

Dear Michael, We will relay your positive feedback with our team. We are glad to have accommodated your early check-in! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we can't wait to welcome you back in the future.

3 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 25, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from St Michaels on Nov 14, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 25, 2021

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1 out of 5
Terrible service at the property. The room advertised was not the one I received. After speaking to the front desk I was told to contact Travelocity directly , thanks a 5 star property and my complaints were all but ignored. The room was loud and drilling , yes a drill could be heard at 10:30 PM in the room next door. I was told I could move to another room if I paid extra for the actual room I booked and that was in the pictures on the Travelocity site. After spending a night with the heat not working they finally moved me to another room. I was amazed at the lack of customer service for this property. Understaffed and not worth the money to get this level of poor service. Contacted Travelocity directly and was on a continuing hold for over an hour and never could resolve the issue. It was hot potato from hotel to Travelocity for any kind of credit or response. Avoid both

Posted by on Jun 1, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 1, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 6, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 6, 2020 by Watergate Hotel

Dear guest, It was our pleasure to ensure a five-star experience during your recent trip to Washington. Do come again! Warm regards, The Watergate Hotel

4 out of 5
Rooms seem to be a little tired.However the bathrooms were beautiful,and you dont want to get out of the shower.

Posted by on Dec 7, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 9, 2019 by TWH

Dear Guest, It was a pleasure to welcome you to Washington and we are pleased to find that you adored our spa-like baths. We appreciate your added feedback and we hope we have the chance to fully impress with another Watergate experience in the months and years ahead. Warm Regards, The Watergate Hotel

Property Features

The Watergate Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a spa 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this aparthotel measures 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, 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 aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 336 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is 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
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Washington Union Station (8.1 km / 5.1 mi)
  • Metro station: Foggy Bottom Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and extended parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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).

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.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

  • Free bicycles on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 7
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

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 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 each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • One child stays free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 16
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Debit cards

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.93 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
  • Spa 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 20–45 for adults, and USD 12–33 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 58 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Watergate Hotel Washington
  • Watergate Hotel
  • Watergate Washington
  • The Watergate Hotel Aparthotel
  • The Watergate Hotel Washington
  • The Watergate Hotel Aparthotel Washington

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 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).

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.