Located close to Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park, The Watergate Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and a body wrap at Argenta Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Top of the Gate, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to 3 bars and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Located in Northwest, a neighborhood in Washington, The Watergate Hotel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Kennedy Center and Art Museum of the Americas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Lincoln Memorial. Georgetown University and White House are two other places to visit that come recommended. With jet skiing, kayaking, and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Washington travel guide
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
What's nearby
George Washington University
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kennedy Center
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Georgetown Waterfront Park
8 min walk - 0.7 km
National Mall
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Watergate Complex
2 min walk - 0.2 km
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
Nick's Riverside Grill
7 min walk
Fiola Mare
8 min walk
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
8 min walk
About this property
The Watergate Hotel
Luxury hotel located near Kennedy Center with rooms renovated in 2026
Located close to Georgetown Waterfront Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Watergate Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or a body wrap at Argenta Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Top of the Gate, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as 3 bars and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
An indoor pool
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a ballroom
8 meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 336 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Hotel?
As of 25 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Hotel on 20 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 935, excluding 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 The Watergate Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee 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.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 65.00 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 65.00 per night.
What time is check-in at The Watergate Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Watergate Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Watergate Hotel located?
Located in Northwest, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Art Museum of the Americas are also within 1 mi (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is 7 minutes by foot and Farragut West Station is 19 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Watergate Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We found the hotel extremely clean and comfortable .
The staff was very quick to respond to our requests.
Room was cleaned very well each day!
Check in and check out was very quick.
Valet was also very quick .
All in all it was a very enjoyable experience.
If we were to ever visit DC again, we would stay again 😊
We had a wonderful time at the Watergate hotel!! We were treated very nice. We got there early and our room was ready and they let us in. Also they held our luggage for us while we did some things the day we were leaving! We were also treated wonderful at the Kingbird restaurant there in the hotel! The outside of the hotel needs a little help but looks like they are working on that but the inside is beautiful! We would definitely stay again! Please book your stay there!
I consider the Watergate a 4 star (not 5 star) hotel. It is usually very fairly priced. The rooms are excellent. The Kingsbird restaurant for breakfast is superior and the service excellent. I had this terrific Chamoix beer that was one I've never had that was originally kegged in a bourbon barrel. I was there for two nights for a conference there. It was excellent for the money.
The property is clean and classy throughout. The staff members are all very professional. The responses to my service requests were lacking during this, my third stay, at the Watergate. I had to request coffee pods and body wash three times before they were brought to my room. I also never received the automated message that is useful for texting such requests. In the past I received the text upon check in and conveniently used that text to send in any requests during my stay. This time I had to ask twice at the front desk for them to send me the text.
This place was like going back to modern 1960’s vibe yet updated where needed. We loved it!! Def coming back. The staff’s availability and kindness were refreshing (and very appreciated!!). We highly recommend staying here.
The hotel was amazing. It was modern and luxurious. The room was sparkling clean. The staff was friendly and flawless in their service. My only small issue was the valet parking was understaffed. We called for the car before we even left the room. We checked out at the desk, and we still had to wait for 15 minutes for our car.
Great hotel in a lovely position just off George Town. Fabulous Spa. If you’re interested in the Watergate story then ask to see the Scandal suite and n arrival.