The Watergate Hotel Georgetown

Hotels
8.2 (650 reviews)
2650 Virginia Avenue NW , Washington , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Expensive food
Noise issues
Inconsistent amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Housekeeping provided refreshed rooms daily.
Service
8.9
Front desk staff and other personnel were very helpful and friendly.
Location
9.1
Excellent location for access to the Kennedy Center and major sights.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were large and pleasant, but issues like noise and smell were noted.
Amenities
8.3
Hotel pool was delightful and other amenities were satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.6
Food was very expensive, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Dining options were limited and pricing inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.4
Guests had a generally positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:35

Property Description

Luxurious Riverfront Accommodation:
Indulge in the breathtaking views of the Potomac River from your private balcony in one of the 336 sleek guestrooms. Each room at the Watergate Hotel boasts elegant marble bathrooms and upscale amenities for a truly luxurious stay.

Dining and Entertainment:
Sip on cocktails at The Top of the Gate rooftop bar while taking in panoramic views of the Georgetown waterfront and Washington Monument. With options for casual and fine dining, as well as a sophisticated whisky bar, guests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences without leaving the hotel.

Wellness and Leisure:
Unwind at the on-site spa, stay active at the fitness center, or take a dip in the indoor pool. The Watergate Hotel ensures guests have access to top-notch facilities for relaxation and recreation during their stay.

Experience luxury, convenience, and stunning views at The Watergate Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Washington, D.C.

Important information:

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 packagesGuests 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 58 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 650 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Khadijah couple us
1
Terrible hotel! You guys ruined my proposal and I will forever hate this stupid hotel and staff!
Pros:

If I could rate it lower I would. The only nice thing was the sauna. Nothing else was good.

Cons:

I have a list
1. Disrespectful staff
2. Staff not knowing policy and lifting to guest
3. Room service sucked and took hours
4. The food was ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!!! Overpriced for nothing! Disgusting!
5. There was never staff available
6. Valet is not $45 like booking says; it’s freaking $65! Then the valet is never there when needed with YOUR car.
7. Any respect you make will be denied.
8. Check in is extremely late with an estate check out. They’re just trying trying to take your money.

Very over priced and not worth it. The worse hotel experience! I will never go back. It was 5 stars but I wouldn’t even give it 1.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Zeinab couple us
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple us
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Kimberlin couple us
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Dominique couple us
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Omar couple gb
6
Decent stay high in terms of cost, overpriced and not enough for price!
Pros:

Nice pool nice look

Cons:

TV didn’t have streaming services

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Neria solo_traveller il
6
Cons:

טיפול לוקה בחסר מבחינת התשלום וכפילות

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Frank couple us
4
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Monica couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Diamond couple us
10
Calming
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful! The staff were extremely helpful & welcoming. Everything about this hotel screamed luxury & living your best life

Cons:

There wasn’t anything not to like

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller us
4
it was fine. Would not stay there again
Pros:

Valet went well when I arrived. Check in was fine. Room was clean-did have a faint smell of mold, but not overwhelming. Bed was clean as was the bathroom. We had cocktails at the bar and we sat outside. The patio area was littered with cigarette butts, the tables were chipped and dirty, and the chairs seemed unstable. We went up to the rooftop bar area, we were told we could have dinner up there and we did not need reservations. Turns out you can only have appetizers, and we needed to make a reservation. The staff was friendly and made room. I met a co-worker there so it was just the two of us. Drinks were fine (absolutely astonished at the price of a singe drink and a charcuterie board). The staff was friendly, but the chairs are worn out. Little to no cushioning in the seat cushions and all very low to the ground. My room was at the end of a hall near a stairwell. All night long there were people in and out of that stairwell. The door would shut so hard that it rattled the door to my room as well as the glassware on the table.
No instructions on how to use in room coffee maker. Went to breakfast was a bit early so I waited in the lobby. I did enjoy the coffee that was being offered. While I waited for breakfast I noticed how dirty the waiting area is, and how absolutely filthy the furniture was. I got discussed to be sitting there so I waited, standing, for breakfast.
Breakfast was not good at all. Service was just mediocre at best. Charging people $38 for an omelet and no toast- crazy!!! Toast was cold. Also the coffee, just a regular cup of coffee was $7, or $10 for a pot, or I could walk to the lobby and get a free cup.
Overall I do not understand the draw to this hotel. Totally overpriced and did not meet my expectations.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Judana solo_traveller us
10
Beautiful
Pros:

The room had a beautiful view. Room service was fast and delicious.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Koilor couple us
7
Meh.
Pros:

Heated pool

Cons:

We were told we got an upgrade but we got a room that had missing numbers so we had to ask where the room was, one of the sink faucets wouldn’t stay on (we’d lift the handle all the way up and it would slowly fall down turning off the sink water), the toilet was extremely loud after flushing, the heater was loud and rumbling when it turned on, and the curtain was broken off one of its clips at the top so it wouldn’t fully close. Just thrown off by how that was an upgrade.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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calvin couple us
6
Pros:

the staff and design were highlights of the trip. The room itself was nice, not stellar, but certainly not rundown.

Cons:

the food at the kingbird was quite disappointing for the price. while the service was great in the restaurant, the food was quite expensive. but that's what you get with hotel food I suppose.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
10
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Keauna couple us
10
Pros:

I loved it. The staff were amazing

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Nicolos couple us
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Kyle couple us
6
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Florian couple de
8
Pros:

Unterkunft sehr sauber, Personal sehr nett

Cons:

Gibt kein Frühstücksbuffet(!) und Frühstück a la Carte ist SEHR teuer. Leider waren wir auch genau zu der Zeit da, in der der Pool renoviert wurde, das wurde uns erst nach Ablauf der Stornierungsfrist mitgeteilt - leider nicht gut.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
3
2026-01-03 via Nuitee