Located along the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the historic Watergate Hotel offers luxurious rooms with private balconies and views of the river. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas. A flat-screen TV and work desk are offered in each of the 336 sleek guestrooms at the Hotel Watergate. Each room features a floor-to-ceiling marble bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and custom toiletries created by La Bottega. Guests can grab a drink at The Top of the Gate, a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Georgetown waterfront and Washington Monument. Casual and fine dining are also available and a whiskey bar is located just off of the hotel's lobby. Featuring an on-site spa, The Watergate Hotel offers a fitness center where guests can exercise, as well as an indoor pool. Concierge services are provided and a business center and gift shop are available for guest convenience. The Capitol is 3.4 mi from The Watergate Hotel, while The White House is 1.4 mi away. Ronald Reagan National Airport is 5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Washington, D.C., this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for Washington, D.C.
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    Angela
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, aesthetically pleasing. Great staff. Great restaurant on site.
  • Caitlin
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was top tier! The staff was very friendly. It was also a very convenient location to get to venues and museums! It was gorgeous. The bed was super comfortable. It was also very clean.
  • Aretha
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was wonderful and at a good location overlooking the river. The restaurant was really nice. Nice and friendly staff all all around.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Kingbird
    • Cuisine
      American • French
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of The Watergate Hotel Georgetown
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $58 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Filipino

House rules

The Watergate Hotel Georgetown takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express The Watergate Hotel Georgetown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The resort fee includes the following:

- Access to our 50-foot heated indoor pool, plus sauna and steam room

- 24-hour fitness center with bottled water and towel service

- Complimentary bike rental (upon availability)

- Overnight shoe shine service

- Local and long distance domestic phone calls

- Morning coffee in the lobby

- 24-hour business center

- Daily morning coffee (and tea) at Kingbird Restaurant from 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM

- Handling and delivery of incoming packages

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Watergate Hotel Georgetown

  • Guests staying at The Watergate Hotel Georgetown can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • The Watergate Hotel Georgetown has 1 restaurant:

    • Kingbird

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Watergate Hotel Georgetown is 1 miles from the center of Washington, D.C.. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Watergate Hotel Georgetown is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Watergate Hotel Georgetown offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Hand massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Foot massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Back massage
    • Steam room
    • Full-body massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Neck massage

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Watergate Hotel Georgetown on this page.

  • The prices at The Watergate Hotel Georgetown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Watergate Hotel Georgetown include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad
    • Triple