Paid
Children allowed

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WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, responsive staff
Strong location for Georgetown/museums and events
Clean, spacious rooms and large bathrooms
Spa, pool and views praised
Nice suites with balconies available
Smooth check-in experience reported by many
Cons:
Breakfast and some F&B pricing seen as overpriced
Limited in-room outlets and few microwaves
Occasional construction noise and valet/carpark noise
Some rooms have worn furniture or missing balcony screens
Mini-bar/fridge charge/labeling issues reported
Limited on-site dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Rooms repeatedly described as clean and well maintained; some reports of shower leakage and minor wear on furniture.
Service
9.2
Service is a standout across many reviews: staff described as incredible, responsive, gracious and helpful at check-in; a few isolated comments noted perfunctory or unhelpful interactions.
Location
8.8
Location praised (good for Marine Corps Marathon, close to Georgetown and museums); slightly removed from some DC tourist hubs and often requires an Uber; entrance can be hard to find.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are spacious with large bathrooms and strong showers for many guests, plus some suites with balconies; negatives include beat-up furniture, limited outlets, missing balcony screens, fridge issues and occasional construction/valet noise.
Amenities
8
Spa and pool/view features are highlights and toiletries are decent; limited on-site dining options, no microwaves in rooms, and minibar/mini-fridge handling caused issues for some guests.
Value for Money
6.8
Value is a weakness for several reviewers — notably overpriced breakfast and unclear minibar charges; guests willing to pay for high-end food still found hotel F&B expensive relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Room service and nearby dining (Tazza) received positive notes, but hotel breakfast was consistently criticized as overpriced and overall in-hotel dining options are limited.
Overall Experience
8.6
Most guests described stays as memorable, relaxing and would return; mixed issues (toilet smell on occasion, construction noise, valet/room allocation problems) tempered a uniformly perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:35

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 704 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Mccord • couple • us
9
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
8
The location and smart staff more than made up for minor irritations.
Pros:

Ideal location for the Marine Corps Marathon weekend.
Staff was incredible from the time we arrived to the time we departed. Smart, responsive, gracious.

Cons:

The pricing of the morning breakfast buffet, coffee and general food items exceeded the quality all 3 days. Happy to pay for high-end cuisine, but $300 for the breakfast (party of 5) with no morning liquor tab felt onerous.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Tamie • couple • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • us
6
Great, but not if you are here for work.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was extremely short on outlets. The only available outlets were at nightstand. There was no charging on wall where table was located. Impossible to work seated anywhere but the bed.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rondre • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Surajit • couple • in
7
Spacious, clean, safe but a bit dull
Pros:

Well maintained property, rooms are spacious, bathrooms are big with decent toiletries

Cons:

Location is away from the visitor attractions of DC except for the Georgetown waterfront is close by. Food options are limited at the hotel. Specifically for me, I had booked a river view rooms and wasn’t happy with the view. There is a construction site nearby and there was some noise due to that.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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NAIF • family_with_children • sa
10
I spent a nice time over there
Pros:

I like the location and the atmosphere

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Destinee • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • family_with_children • us
9
Our stay at Watergate was very relaxing
Pros:

We had a Suite on 3rd floor on corner with wrap around balcony. The shower is amazing and so is room service food. Having extra half bath is def a plus. Staff are very nice. There is a liquor store right in building downstairs next door and Tazza for breakfast and dinner (good pizza). Just far enough away from very touristy area, but a quick 5 min uber gets you to sights in dc without hassle. Good place to reach museums and Georgetown outside of dc.

Cons:

Furniture is a little beat up, but did not deter from our comfort. There was construction outside, but you could not hear anything really through insulated windows. Wish half of the fridge was not filled, so we could have put some of our waters in it so they would be cold.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Kenya • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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B • couple • us
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • solo_traveller • us
8
Comfortable rooms with very accommodating staff
Pros:

Very unique , clean and historic

Cons:

The location required an uber to most destinations

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sonneland • couple • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Wang • extended_group • us
3
性价比实在不高。
Pros:

房间大小还差不多符合预期。 房间还比较干净。

Cons:

员工只是礼貌， 但不真诚。 离店时乘坐的电梯就是不停大堂这一层。 反复折腾。 房间内淋浴部分水会漏出到马桶这里。 放在迷你吧台上的小包装零食与免费矿泉水放在一起， 并无标价， 退房时也无说明， 离店后追加收费。

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • solo_traveller • ge
9
Pros:

Great location!!!

Cons:

No microwaves and toilet smelled like sewage. They fixed it but 2 days later it smelled again but I checked out the next day so 🤷🏾‍♀️

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohmmed • couple • ae
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee