“A luxury hotel on the banks of the Potomac River. Smart rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, modern furniture, soft hues and plenty of space. Entertainment comes from the bevvy of food and beverage options with a whisky bar, rooftop bar and French-American restaurant. Fabulous.”

Hotel review

The Watergate Hotel has not yet been inspected and reviewed by the Hotel Guru but has been recommended by other guides that we respect.

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • An uber slick hotel in the heart of the city.
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets up to 40lbs are welcome and the fee includes provision of blanket, map and bowls in your room
  • Museums

    • Visit the nearby Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the oldest federal cultual institution in the states, the Library of Congress.
  • Other Activities

    • Be sure not to miss the National Gallery of Art.
  • Luxury

  • Contemporary

  • Close to nightlife

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Designer Shopping

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Restaurant

  • Grand Hotel

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    336 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Pets up to 40lbs are welcome and the fee includes provision of blanket, map and bowls in your room
  • Swimming Pool

    15m indoor heated pool with 3 lap lanes and a dedicated aerobics area
  • Parking

    Charges apply.
  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Shops

  • Bar

  • Massage

  • Library

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Hot Tub

  • Room service

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Museums

    • Visit the nearby Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the oldest federal cultual institution in the states, the Library of Congress.
  • Other Activities

    • Be sure not to miss the National Gallery of Art.
  • Close to nightlife

  • Designer Shopping

Map & Location

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The Watergate Hotel review

So far as brand recognition goes, is there a more famous hotel anywhere in the world than The Watergate?

Originally published by The Independent

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