The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC

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The Watergate Hotel

Location. Overlooking the Potomac River, the stylish and sophisticated Watergate Hotel in the Foggy Bottom Historical District of Washington, D.C., sits one block from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Rock Creek Park is two blocks away with hiking, biking, skating and jogging opportunities. Favorite Washington, D.C. landmarks are within one mile including the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Dupont Circle.
Hotel Features. At the Watergate Hotel, guests enter into a lustrous marble lobby with light streaming in through large windows. Washington politicos, dignitaries and stars from the Kennedy Center often dine in the hotel's Aquarelle, popular for dishes including Crispy Texas Gulf Coast Oysters, Roasted Texas Hill Country Quail and Chocolate Intemperance Cake. Cocktails are served at the split-level Potomac Lounge. Pampering is readily available at Zahira's Hair Salon, which provides hair-styling, manicure and pedicure services.

Guestrooms. The 248 guestrooms, some with Potomac River views, feature lush fabrics in gold and white, floral-print drapes, throw pillows, terry robes, safes, high-speed Internet access and designer toiletries. In the 750-square-meter executive suites, French doors separate sleeping areas from living areas, which include sofas, lounge chairs and dining tables for two.

Expert Tip. A series of hallways connects the Watergate Hotel to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Surrounding Area

KENNEDY CENTER

Room Information - The Watergate Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room Long Description: One king bed or two double beds with quilted spreads, throw pillows, and wooden antique-reproduction headboards. City or river view. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Antique-reproduction furnishings, including desk, easy chair with ottoman, and porcelain bedside lamps. Sony CD player/clock radio. Marble bathroom with telephone, scale, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary delivery of USA Today. May have balcony. Bed Type:  Short Description: Executive Suite Long Description: One king bed (some two-poster) with down comforter in separate bedroom. View of Potomac River from some rooms (based on availability); some rooms with balcony. 750 square feet. Living room with antique-reproduction furnishings, including dining tale for two, sofa, and armchairs. French doors separate sleeping and living area. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Sony CD player/clock radio. Marble bathroom with telephone, scale, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary delivery of USA Today. Bed Type:  Short Description: Georgetown Suite Long Description: One king or two double beds with down comforter(s). View of Potomac River from some rooms (based on availability); some rooms with balcony. 660 square feet. Sitting area with antique-reproduction furnishings, including armchairs and ottoman. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Sony CD player/clock radio. Marble bathroom with telephone, scale, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary delivery of USA Today.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 1 block
Rock Creek Park - 2 blocks
Georgetown - 6 blocks
Lincoln Memorial - 0.5 mile
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 1.0 mile
Dupont Circle - 1.0 mile
Phillips Collection - 1.0 mile
White House - 2.0 miles
Washington Monument - 2.0 miles
National Mall - 2.5 miles
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - 2.75 miles
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - 3.0 miles
National Zoo - 3.0 miles
U.S. Capitol - 3.0 miles

Driving Directions - The Watergate Hotel

From Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Go north on George Washington Memorial Pkwy.
Follow signs towards Arlington Memorial Bridge.
Go over bridge and turn left at Lincoln Memorial.
Turn left onto 23rd Street and go down four blocks.
Continue straight and make a left onto Virginia Ave.
The Watergate Hotel is located on the left.

To reach it, make a u-turn at the light just past hotel.
Stay on the service lane along the Watergate complex.