Name: The Watergate Hotel
Address: 2650 Virginia Avenue Nw, Washington D.c., 20037, US

The Watergate Hotel

Washington D.C. - DC · United States

2650 Virginia Avenue NwView location

100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Simon

Great location, the staff are friendly, the rooms are spacious and the beds comfortable. The ground floor bar was rarely open and the rooftop bar had a limited menu and several out of stocks. All in all a good uneventful stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

yadavendra

Very good location. Very helpful staff..

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Emily

Wonderful experience. The Watergate was exceptionally clean and had an inviting smell as soon as you walked in. The views from the balcony are amazing and the shower was a treat. Well worth the money.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Rick

All staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. Room was cleaned twice a day, it was nice having both a bathroom and half-bath (powder room) in our suite. The indoor pool was nice, but there is very little seating in this room. It would be nice if there were a shuttle to a metro station; it was a longer walk than we expected (especially on the way back at the end of the day). The onsite restaurant had limited options for gluten free foods, so we had a walk a long way for every meal.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

This place was mostly excellent.

It’s a good location. Walkable for Foggy Bottom and Georgetown.

The staff was accommodating.

The room was spacious and comfortable, with separate areas to lounge, work, and sleep. The housekeeping was notably good. They not only replaced the linens and made up the bed, but generally made the place more orderly (folded my clothes, arranged my toiletries). I felt like my housekeeper back home had come by.

The pool was beautiful. I went for a swim every morning. There was only one or two other people there swimming laps, so plenty of room. I didn’t check out the steam or sauna. Just wasn’t in the mood, but would do so in the future. The hot tub was right next to the pool and also looked really nice though I didn’t get in. Unlike a lot of places, the pool/sauna/hot tub/steam was next to the official spa, not in it. So all guests were welcome to use these facilities without an appointment.

The only real drawback was the food. Both the restaurant and the bar were ridiculously expensive. $50 for two eggs, melon and toast. $100 for appetizer flatbread and two drinks. There are plenty of good places to eat within walking distance. But disappointing that the premium for wanting to have breakfast at the hotel before setting out for the day is so high. I also just didn’t think much of the bar. The drink wasn’t good and the music was way too loud given that it was not live and there was no dance floor or anything.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

scott

Excellent location to the museums and monuments! Clean and friendly staff! Appliances like TVs and coffee makers are questionable if the work. Roof top bar/restaurant had amazing views.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Nicole

Staff were very professional and welcoming. 10/10. The front desk staff Takiyah and Sarah were phenomenal. Restaurant and rooftop bar was amazing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

David

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Erika

Todo bien

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

jana

Beautiful hotel! Great location. The staff went over and beyond. The

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Jamie

The staff was very he

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

john

We had a room with a balcony.The door was stuck and would not open.We had to contact maintenance three times to have this fixed. They did not fix it until late in the evening.So we weren't able to enjoy the afternoon on the balcony that we paid for. The front desk , the staff , the people really didn't care. We went several times to discuss it with the front desk.And they kept saying , don't worry tomorrow , we're going to send you something special , we're going to do something to make this right. Of course , that never happened , but customer service and proper maintenance on a room isn't too much to ask. The towels were dirty and shredded the room smelled. It was supposed to have 2 Queen beds.They were not queen , they were twin. The amenities were nonexistent. You pay a resort fee for 2 bottles of water a day.It's ridiculous. In the morning when we went to prepare coffee , there was one pod for us to use in our room. We requested that they refill this and give us several pods.Of course this was never done during our entire stay. The restaurant and rooftop were horrible , but I'll leave separate reviews regarding those incidences. We tried to request room service for coffee and because they never filled our mini fridge and never restocked but they wouldn't accommodate us because it was after ten o'clock. We paid fourteen hundred dollars a night and a resort fee for nothing.

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Keith

I don’t think this hotel ever had a makeover. Everything is outdated, understaffed and atmosphere is blah. Waste of my money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Karin

Everyone from the front desk to the room attendant were all so pleasant, polite and hospitable. We enjoyed our stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Alice

Great location. Great view of the Potomac and fireworks from our room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Chris

Expensive but nice

Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Kelley

When requesting a high room ask to be above the 4th floor. Construction right below us was an eyesore and noisy!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Thuy-anh

Restaurant food overpriced for what it is.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Jerry

Checked in to use the room as home base for a night in the city catching up with an old friend. Overall, the stay was fine, but it was marred by several small issues. During check in, the person manning the desk was more than a little frosty when I asked if it would be possible to arrange for a late checkout, in contrast to my last stay here, where the front desk proactively asked me if I’d like a late checkout. The room was fine, but the toilet was constantly running water and we never could get it to shut off. The mattress on the bed was too small for the frame, leaving an awkward space around it that made it a little uncomfortable to get in and out of for one of us. And when we ordered breakfast in the morning, one of the forks was visibly rusted, and the front desk again responded icily when we asked for a replacement to be brought up as if we were making it up (the room service attendant who brought the replacement agreed with us that the fork was indeed rusty and should not be used).

All of these issues are relatively minor and I’d excuse them if we were staying at, say, a Marriott three star hotel. But Watergate advertises itself as a five star hotel, and our experience fell far short of five star service and the accompanying cost. If I’m booking a five star establishment, I expect attention to detail on the part of the hotel. Do better, Watergate. I know you can.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

KEVIN

Rooftop bar needs a better selection of alcohol

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Natalie

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.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Melissa

Communication between front desk staff and restaurant staff regarding roof top bar closure due to weather was frustrating.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Huy

Beyond our expectation. Love it.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Keith

The room was clean, the staff were friendly

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Jansylvette

I was expecting rooftop with better music, the bar downstairs was closed. I was expecting a balcony towards the water or monument and it was not provided. I will not go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Nathaniel

It was awesome.

Family

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Erica Perkins

My sheets & large towels were stained and had lipstick on them. The counters were dirty and the air conditioner was locked and the spot was not flowing properly until the 2nd night i was there

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Garth

We paid for a room upgrade but was not impressed, it was ok

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Makai

Asked for room with river view and balcony but was given floor 2 which is so close to the road that it's hardly a river view

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

Melane

Overall, my stay was enjoyable, and the property is decent with a great location besides all of the construction surrounding it. However, there are a few areas where the guest experience could be improved.

The bathroom lacked adequate ventilation, causing humidity to build up after showering, and the bathroom door was unusually heavy and difficult to close.

The most significant concern was the hotel's entrance and pickup area. The entrance can be very confusing for guests, as the sliding doors facing the main street appear to be the primary entrance, when the actual entrance is located elsewhere. There is little to no clear signage directing guests, which led to frequent confusion. While waiting for rideshare pickups near the main street, I found myself redirecting several people to the correct entrance because they were unsure where to go.

Additionally, the roundabout serving as the main entrance often became heavily congested with valet traffic, guest vehicles, and rideshare pickups. My partner and I eventually learned that it was faster to walk to the main street and wait on the sidewalk for our Uber rather than use the designated pickup area, as doing so helped us avoid significant delays.

While the property is visually impressive and the location is convenient, the ongoing issues with accessibility, wayfinding, and transportation logistics significantly impacted our experience. Unfortunately, based on this stay, I do not anticipate returning in the future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

LaDawn

Awesome

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Sandra

N/A

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Kim

Very Beautiful and well kept hotel the rest prices was a little bit pricey , but the food was good

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Dyana

I enjoyed learning about the history of the property, the staff was friendly and courteous, however, i was disappointed in the selection of the 1-ply toilet paper and kleenex!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Laura

We had a wonderful stay at the Watergate. Everything was top notch- 5 stars! ⭐️ we will definitely be back!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Arya

Check-in experience was unprofessional and didn’t include any basic guidance (review of amenities, check-out time, etc.) let alone the amenity credit I was supposed to receive.

The first room I was given had a broken AC. I called multiple times to get it fixed but ultimately had to go downstairs and demand being reassigned to a room with a functioning AC. The second room we were assigned had a functioning AC, but the temperature never made it to what it was assigned.

The lighting panel in the room also didn’t function, but the lights would work if you turned on individually. Not sure why it’s there if it doesn’t work.

The hotel is otherwise conveniently located, historic, and the amenities are newly remodeled.

I’ve stayed at DC hotels with much better service and responsiveness.

If you decide to stay, consider doing so in a cooler month given the AC issues.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Dorin

Location was the determining factor

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Lyssa

I traveled with my son who was celebrating a birthday during the trip. I spoke to multiple staff about a special surprise for him and it never happened. When I contacted the staff, they were not concerned about the mishap and said they would try better on our next visit. What makes them think that we would go back based on this experience? Also, the rooftop is not open often and staff are allowed to shut it down before closing if they feel like it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Tomas

We'll be back

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Brendan

For the price we paid, the experience was just average. No outdoor pool, not many amenities to enjoy but the place was clean. The room was kind of underwhelming because the walls were thin. The spa was okay, the masseuse I had was excellent. But it was underground so no sunlight to enjoy while you’re in the spa, it felt kind of dark and damp. The dining options were kind of subpar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Sean

Lived the view from the 10th floor. Great pool and sauna. Excellent location

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2026

Charity

Room service didn’t work. The rooms are very dated. The balcony/river view was a concrete wall. The room was not worth what I paid for it. Other than the shower being huge, it was poorly lit. Never again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Sharon Tsang

Staff is pleasant and warm. Great service. Nice view and close to the river with great restaurants to hangout.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

jennifer

It is in a good location and it is very clean. They play into the kitch of the scandal, which is fun, and the staff is very helpful and kind. The 70s decor is on brand but they could use new carpeting and furniture in the rooms.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

elijah

Best experience I’ve had in a long long time

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Gary

First stay at the hotel was everything I expected.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Michael

Overall a good stay, parking not great but it’s DC

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Susan

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Timothy

Traveling with a four-year-old… Memorial Day weekend in DC. I still love the Watergate (been there so many times over the years).

The staff everywhere worked incredibly hard to please their guests and make things right despite the rain.

And honestly, it is amazing to watch what a very well-mannered four-year-old does to win everyone over. Good manners go a long way, and watching people light up when interacting with a polite kid completely changed the energy and the mood.

Plus, seeing this city through the eyes of a child changes your whole perspective. It reminds you exactly what sacrifice is for: the freedom to just be together, explore, and build cherished memories. At my age, none of that is lost on me, and probably not you either.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Brandon

Location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Elizabeth

We had a wonderful time at the Watergate. The indoor pool and hot tub were lovely, and the gym was great. The room was clean and very nice. The room service was a bit pricey, but tasty. When we had requests like extra blankets, they were delivered promptly.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Zhengyang

The room is much older than it appears in the photos. There is currently an active construction site near the hotel, causing constant noise from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Expect frequent loud construction noise throughout the day. The room is poorly maintained and the vent in the bathroom is completely non-functional.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Alyssa

Amazing experience!

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Lindsey

The room was cleaned but still had water spots on the counters and faucet, dust on the cabinet and hair on the curtains. The construction that started at 5am (including weekends) was unbearable. The front desk does not answer the phone nor are they helpful in problem resolution. They offered to change my room, when I said yes that would be great they said sorry no room available. We had requested a price list of in room snacks multiple times but never received one. Horrible 3 nights. No sleep. Do not recommend.

We were there with a wedding party and each guest had issues in some way with their stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Johanna

Perfect all the way !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

LaTina

Great location; close to Georgetown to shop.

Family

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Mark

Bathroom smelled like dirty shower drain. Restaurant advertised open until 10:30 but was closed at 9:45. Valet Parker scraped truck fender on wall. Overall a decent hotel but not luxurious or worth the room cost.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Kim

The hours for the bar and the rooftop bar are very limited. The lobby bar was almost never open. This is a shame, as it is a beautiful space.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Sean

The staff was extremely kind and patient from check-in to check-out. The luxurious shower in my room was an amazing rainhead, and now I hate my shower at home.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Latha

The room was clean and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Emilio

Excellent stay!

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Bonnie

Clean room, pleasant staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Joseph

Beautiful hotel. Nice rooms. Excellent room service and great bar service and staff. Room service was excellent

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Patricia

The room was pleasant and clean. The staff were not that helpful and the food in the dining area was good but pricey.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Kareem

Everything was real Nice, I enjoyed myself

Friends

4/10

Poor

12 May 2026

Luka

A very average 4* hotel, that's right - 4*!!!
Their style of hospitality explains for instance - the two capsules of coffee, lol!!!
Share some with them while visiting this spot, please!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Aileen

For what you’re paying, this stay just isn’t worth it. The lobby is gorgeous, but the rooms are definitely in need of an upgrade. The amenities also felt very bare minimum especially in 2026, not having access to streaming services on the TV is honestly absurd. I really had high hopes for this hotel, but unfortunately I wouldn’t book here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Brittany

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Lynn

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Jean

It was beautiful, just not quite we were expecting for what we paid. I couldn’t find a shop for amenities. When I’d ask I always got around the corner. We had need up walking to the corner store which was a little shady.

The rooftop bar was amazing and walking down to the river and water and then the boardwalk was beautiful.

The beds were comfortable and the area was quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Janet

Amazing pool area, hot tub, and sauna! Honestly, it was so good that it is all I remember about the hotel and I will definitely be back! We went at Valentine's Day and they also have an amazing restaurant experience!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Wesley

Everything was great

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Raissa

The view was nice! There was noise because of work outside and the balcony was small to me! But the view is amazing, the room service was excellent and the hotel is beautiful. Valet is great! I expected more from the room like a welcome with my name on the screen, room control features (curtains, etc), Netflix perhaps! It was a nice stay but absolutely not impressed!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Jose Talavera

Fantastic staff, luxurious property, and the best pool and hot tub I’ve used. Kingbird restaurant was excellent as well and the proximity to Foggy Bottom and the National Mall made our visit to DC efficient too.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

David

Very nice stay with helpful staff! I accidentally double booked but the staff in the reception was helpful and resourceful and everything seems to work out fine.
I also hade the possibility to leave my bagage at the hotel while I was sightseeing during the day after Checkout and get it afterwards.
Very nice experience

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Toni

Excellent stay , highly recommend

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Tara

I loved the indoor pool. The sign outside is perfect for pictures

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

valeria

Love the staff! Front desk, concierge, restaurant - all of them friendly & professional.
One of the bellmen gave us a history tour about the Nixon era, we were even lucky enough to see the room where the break in was done!
The room was remodeled with furniture from the 70’s, so authentic!
It’s only a short walk along the river front to the George Town area where there are many good restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Brittany

I had an overall great experience at The Watergate Hotel. The property itself is beautiful, with a prime location and a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere that really stands out. The staff was welcoming, and the amenities added to the overall luxury feel of the stay.

The only downside for me was that the rooms felt a bit outdated compared to the rest of the hotel. While they were clean and comfortable, a more modern refresh would really elevate the experience.

Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would definitely consider coming back, especially if the rooms are updated in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Alhaji

I had an amazing experience during my stay. Mesfin Asfaha and the staff did an incredible job decorating the room—it truly exceeded my expectations and made the occasion feel special.
The evening and night front desk team provided excellent service; they were professional, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The valet parking staff were also outstanding—quick, courteous, and efficient.
On top of that, the room itself was very clean and comfortable, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Overall, everything from the service to the accommodations was top-notch. I would definitely recommend and look forward to returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Heidi

I really load my stay here for my last night in Washington DC after staying at another subpar property. I can’t wait to come back and stay longer!

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

Keysa

Rooms are old, raggedy and need remodeling. Was moved from 1 room to another and then smell bad

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Isabel

Excellent!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Robert

Great stay, clean hotel. Staff were helpful. Pool and spa were nicely maintained. Property is older and it shows but it’s a historic spot. Tour of the scandal room was fun.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

David

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Danielle

Great location, comfortable room - amazing bath tub!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Magnus

Great spa and location. Breakfast was a bit slow

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

David

Spa yes

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Sofia

Perfect location, roof top was closed, get water with you to the amenities.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Huili

Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was spacious and clean. We had dinner in the restaurant-delicious food.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Michelle

amazing staff. beautiful rooms. best spa.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

John

Our stay at the Watergate was excellent! My wife and I are celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary this year and our original plans fell through. Thanks to Virgin Voyages changing our itinerary to Freezing cold St John's Canada instead of Bermuda. So, we opted to cancel and visit one of our favorite cities, Washington DC. The hotel is situated right outside beautiful Georgetown. I opted to get us an upgraded suite and we were not disappointed. We had a beautiful view of the River and got the see the planes go by consistently. When our doors were closed you wouldn't even know they were flying by over the Kennedy Center right next door. For a last minute change of plans this hotel really came through. There was enough vintage mixed with modern and the staff was extremely attentive. It was a very old school feel for customer service. I can't say enough good things about this hotel. We like to visit DC at least once every presidential term and we now know exactly where we are staying EVERY time.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

Nicole

There is too much that went wrong to list. We arrived to dirty sheets, a non working fridge and thermostat. By the time we left, the sheets were NEVER changed. They came to fix the thermostat and were unsuccessful until we had to ask TWO more times. We were told there was free breakfast upon arrival, and then that was not true. A true disaster. I have emailed pictures to management with no response. I will be escalating.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Richard

Good renovation. Top notch spa, exercise room, big indoor pool. Couple blocks to subway, but fine old neighborhood streets. Beware of $37.00+ daily resort fee, which of course you are never told about in advance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Bryan

Wonderful experience at The Watergate. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the property is updated and everything was wonderful. Would definitely return for our next family trip to DC!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Adriana

Great Customer service, the manager was accommodating and very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Triston

Clean

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Christina

Great staff and ideal location! Wish it had a Starbucks inside but other than that perfect!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Judy

Great staff and very nice hotel. Had to pay for coffee and consistently ask for water (no refill bottle options). Window cover was broken and had to be removed. Fantastic concierge and tour of the hotel’s nostalgic history. Room was clean and view of the river couldn’t be beat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

Staff was excellent!

Pet