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The Watershed

3.5 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits with a cozy outdoor entertainment area, while the local charm of the area unfolds with guidance from the hotel's helpful staff

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The Watershed (formerly Hotel Zero Degrees) sits alongside the river, creating a welcoming retreat with its rooftop terrace. Guests can warm up by the lobby fireplace, connect with complimentary in-room WiFi, and take advantage of express check-out and concierge assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Superior King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Classic Queen)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Deluxe Double Double ADA Compliant)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, River View (Studio King ADA Compliant)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Studio King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • 502 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Superior King ADA Compliant)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Cranbury, a neighborhood in Norwalk, The Watershed is in a shopping district and on a river. Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum and Lockwood-Mathews Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Bowlero Norwalk. Norwalk Maritime Aquarium and Chelsea Piers are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Norwalk travel guide
Map
353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851

What's nearby

  • Yale university buildings in spring blue sky in New Haven, CT USA
    Yale University
    41 min drive - 62.8 km
  • The Curb Dog Park
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Caldor Shopping Center
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Center Seven Shopping Center
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gateway Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • South Norwalk Station
    9 min drive
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aromas Peruvian Cuisine
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    19 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    16 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 min walk

About this property

The Watershed

Remodeled hotel, renovated in 2024 and located in Cranbury
A grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Watershed. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a gift shop
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Mini fridges, on-request microwaves, and premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,200 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2013
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Zero
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
Hotel Zero Norwalk
Norwalk Hotel Zero
Zero Degrees Hotel Norwalk
Zero Degrees Norwalk
Zero Hotel
Zero Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel
The Watershed Norwalk
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Formerly Hotel Zero Degrees

Frequently asked questions

Is The Watershed pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watershed?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watershed on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $216, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Watershed?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Watershed?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Watershed located?

Located in Cranbury, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gateway Shopping Center, Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, and Norwalk Hospital. Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Lockwood-Mathews Mansion are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Watershed Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms are spacious and updated. The staff are absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was updated and spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was great and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an amazing stay, this is my 5th time here and my family and I are never disappointed. The staff are awesome and accommodating and the hotel is always clean and smells great!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deceiving from the outside. Very nice hotel. Rooms were spacious. Very clean hotel. Staff was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful!! Very comfortable and clean. The staff is very pleasant. The restaurant next door is also a huge plus. Highly recommended will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor, very quiet during my stay:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A terrific experience -- lovely aesthetic, friendly service, elegant amenities, and a great deal as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable & clean option & very easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isolde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, rooms provide every comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great looking place at a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mahasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was beautiful and clean, and the staff was very nice. Would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Exceptional onsite Italian restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Amenities
I am a repeat customer. This hotel is fabulous every time I stay here. Friendly, accommodating staff, very clean and comfortable. Great restaurants close to hotel also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and vibe of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, staff was professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a surprise of a boutique hotel!! So many cute and eclectic details. The beds are amazing and the room was spacious with a desk. Also the Italian restaurant on site was 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff, amenities and continental breakfast included with delicious coffee! We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in the middle of the western part of town. Very classy hotel with friendly staff and exceptional restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Liat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great service and very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cold breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, restaurant and overall ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Love the vibe of the hotel. Really enjoyed the room, very clean and great bathroom. The restaurant attached sienna is wonderful. We opted to sit at the bar both nights and eat. The staff was so much fun & food and drinks great. 100% recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025