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The Watergate Hotel

Google (3154) 4.3
Tripadvisor (2034) 4.4
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Many visitors found the staff to be friendly and professional, with some highlighting excellent service at the Kingbird restaurant. However, common complaints include staffing shortages, particularly at the spa and concierge, and issues with valet parking. Some guests also felt the hotel was overpriced and in need of updates, with one reviewer experiencing a significant price discrepancy.

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Phone
(844) 617-1972
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Website
www.thewatergatehotel.com

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About this place The Watergate Hotel

The Watergate Hotel is a luxury hotel in the Watergate complex in Foggy Bottom, on the Potomac beside the Kennedy Center. It reopened in 2016 after a full renovation and leans into its 1960s design and its place in the 1972 scandal. It is a mainstream hotel listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. Facilities include the Top of the Gate rooftop bar, a restaurant and a spa. Google reviews average 4.3 from more than 3,000 ratings. The rooftop is the busiest part on warm evenings. Dupont Circle's gay bars are about 20 minutes' walk north-east, or a short taxi ride.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning Card payments accepted Reservation required WiFi Year-round Spa

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3,154 reviews

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Cal Billing
Cal Billing Jul 2026
★★☆☆☆

Not with the price. Standard rooms pushy help staff and staff can with a do not disturb light in the staff will still walk in. They did it while my wife was in the shower after she told them we had late checkout. At that point she felt very uncomfortable because I was still at work and we had late checkout for that reason. She double locked the doors and waited for me. Even when I was back we had two more attempts to enter the room with the do not disturb light on. We notified management and we got the we will get back to you. Then 5 minutes later another knock. But at least she was walking away apologizing because hopefully someone finally got e message we had late checkout. Never again. The water pressure was not even what we remembered and that was the reason we liked this hotel. It’s the simple stuff.

Rhonda Cross
Rhonda Cross Jul 2026
★★★★★

Great location!! Walking distance to Pretty much everything!! Service was amazing!!!!

Daniel Sweeney
Daniel Sweeney Jul 2026
★★★★☆

Our overall experience was good. The hotel 's legacy is part of the allure, and it would be nice if the hotel leaned into it a little more. Here a few things: There was no gift shop or store that we were aware of to get some common items or even some souvenirs. The service in Kingbirds was excellent for all meals, but menu items were very pricy, specifically beverages. The rooms, bathrooms were nicely appointed, but the carpet in room was old, stained, and frayed. The style, architecture and staff service was excellent. We would consider staying here again and would recommend to other with the caveat that it is expensive.

Kelly M
Kelly M Jul 2026
★★★★★
Emerson Blue
Emerson Blue Jul 2026
★★★★☆
Ms. Sweetz
Ms. Sweetz Jul 2026
★★★★★

Nice hotel very cozy and chill spot my man surprised me for my birthday. We had the Premium Suite ☺️ The workers were very welcoming giving us the service we needed thank you all👍

Scottie W
Scottie W Jul 2026
★★★★★

I loved this hotel. The shower is wonderful. The staff are amazing. Attentive and curious.

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Last updated on 30 October 2026

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