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Property Amenities
Located in the Watergate Complex, this Washington hotel is one block from the Kennedy Center, six blocks from historic Georgetown, and one half-mile from the Lincoln Memorial. Popular Smithsonian attractions, such as the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of Natural History, are within three miles.
The Watergate Hotel's fitness center contains treadmills, exercise bikes, stair machines, and elliptical trainers. The 24-hour business center includes two computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). The hotel offers 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Watergate Grand Ballroom.
Room Amenities
Rooms
This 14-story Washington DC hotel has 248 extra-spacious guestrooms, averaging 560 square feet. Rooms overlook the city or the Potomac River. All are appointed with antique-reproduction furnishings, including desks, easy chairs with ottomans, and porcelain lamps. Beds are topped with quilted bedspreads and throw pillows. Art Nouveau prints decorate the walls.
High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers are offered Monday through Saturday. Microwaves and compact refrigerators are available (surcharge).
Bathrooms have marble-tiled tubs with shower massages, marble vanities, British Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, lighted makeup/shaving mirrors, telephones, and scales.
Some rooms have balconies.
Dining
Aquarelle - Mediterranean cuisine; wide windows with sweeping views of Potomac River and cityscape to the south. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tasting menus, pre-theater menus.
Potomac Lounge - Split-level lounge serving light fare and drinks every evening. Located opposite registration desk.
Recreation
The small fitness center has three treadmills, two exercise bikes, two stair machines, two elliptical trainers, free weights, and a TV.
Rock Creek Park, two blocks northwest of The Watergate Hotel, is a 1,800-acre oasis with hiking and biking trails, a nature center/planetarium, remnants of Civil War forts, and an 18-hole public golf course. Trail rides are available through the Rock Creek Park Horse Center. The park has 15 soft-surface and 10 hard-surface tennis courts; reservations are generally required. The hotel's concierge can arrange bicycle rentals.
Mountain bikers pedal along the C&O Canal towpath, which begins six blocks west of the hotel in Georgetown.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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out of 74 reviews
“Old DC elegance”
Very nice hotel, room was very spacious and luxurious, staff incredibly courteous. Bar was small, but cozy. Potomac River is a 5 minute walk away, with several restaurants.
“Great hotel, great location!”
We had an excellent stay! Our room overlooked the beautiful Potomac River & we couldn't believe the size of the room for the price we paid, which wasn't that much!! (book it over the weekends when the rates are cheaper) The hotel staff esp. the reception staff, were really helpful & pleasant. You can't go wrong with this hotel esp. its location - right next to one of DC's main attractions, the Kennedy Centre. The metro isn't too far as well. And if you're not up for the hotel food, you have the convenience of a Tesco supermarket, pharmacy, shops, restaurants, etc in the same building. Would DEFINITELY recommend it to anyone needing a centrally located hotel of good quality & service!
“Very Impressed”
I could not have asked for better service. Really, I cannot find one thing negative to say.
“Would stay again.”
The hotel was great, close to the metro. The Friday and Saturday night crowds in the hallways were loud, rude and obnoxious.
“This hotel was great”
The employees were all friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautiful. It was a bit away from the main area of downtown, but it was less than a ten minute walk to the Metro stop. It was close to area universities.
“Wonderful place to stay”
The hotel staff was helpful, efficient and friendly. We felt welcomed and by the end of the week we felt like family! Right next door are the promenade shops which include a Safeway grocery store, CVS Pharmacy, post office, deli, liquor store, deli, small Chinese restaurant, and cell phone store with internet cafe. The Kennedy Center is right next door. The metro stop, on George Washington University campus, is an easy walk (about 3 blocks). How much more convenient can you get? How much more convenient can you get?
“Lovely environment - excellent staff”
A delightful experience - ambience, service,cleanliness all wonderful!
“Watergate Hotel Makes For a Great Getaway”
Our first trip to D.C. We asked for a quiet room near the top floor and they gave us one. Nice staff to be sure. Located near a grocery store, pharmacy and great Chinese restaurant on the lower level of the Watergate Complex. Not too far to the Metro (subway) at Geo. Washington Univ.(about 1/2 mile) Walked from the Smithsonian to Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and back to hotel one night. A lot of walking but very do-able. Nice room with balcony. Would stay there again for sure.
“LIked it”
The only problem is we didn't get to stay a second night! Excellent service. Nice upgrade to a king with a sofa bed for our son. Comfortable and close to restaurants on the river and close to the airport. Plus, hey, it's the Watergate -- a slice of history.
“No scandal at the Watergate”
This hotel was awesome, we stayed for 4 nights and I can honestly say it was great. Upon checking in we were upgraded to bigger room with a stunning view of the Potomac River. Even the room service breakfast was great! I literally checked the matress I was sleeping on to see what brand it was because I can't remember a more comfortable bed, honestly! The Watergate gets five stars from me and my fiance.
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The closest major airports to The Watergate Hotel are:
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 34.6 km / 21.5 mi
The preferred airport for The Watergate Hotel is Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National).
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
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