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The Watergate Hotel in Washington, District of Columbia |
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The Watergate Hotel
2650 Virginia Ave Nw
Washington, District of Columbia 20037
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Full-amenity hotel along the Potomac River
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
The Watergate Hotel Amenities
Located in the Watergate Complex, this 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 on-site fitness center contains treadmills, exercise bikes, stair machines, and elliptical trainers. Zahira’s Hair Salon offers styling, nail care, and waxing. 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.
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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 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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Features
What to expect: Built in the 1960s as part of a stylish mixed-use complex, the hotel attracts international dignitaries and well-heeled travelers. The fragrance of fresh flowers fills the long, gleaming marble lobby. The complex became infamous in the early 1970s when President Richard Nixon’s re-election team broke into the Democratic Party headquarters next to the hotel.
Amenity highlights: Aquarelle, the hotel’s contemporary restaurant, serves Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by superb views of the Potomac River. Cocktails are served in the split-level Potomac Lounge. After exercising in the fitness center, guests can unwind with a manicure or pedicure at Zahira’s Hair Salon, located just beyond the lobby.
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.
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The Watergate Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for The Watergate Hotel
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Overall: 4.33 |
Service
4.44 |
Condition
4.28 |
Cleanliness
4.33 |
Comfort
4.17 |
Recommend
88.89 % |
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| Not what I expected |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| The valet service was courteous and knowledgable about the area. The room was very cold and I had trouble with the toilet. The tv was on a table with wheels and the cables were a mess on the ground behind the tv. The overall appearnce of the room was not what I expected from a hotel of this caliber. However, the staff was very nice and helpful.
Reviewed by traveler from Virginia Beach, VA on September 6, 2006 |
| Thoroughly enjoyed it!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was very impressed with the attention of the staff. Mostly everyone was extremely courteous and kind. The Aquanelle restaurant was wonderful - the food was delicious and very satisfying - the service was exceptional. My stay was short (just one night);if I could have, I would have extended my trip. Thanks Watergate staff....
Reviewed by traveler from Conyers, GA (atlanta suburb) on August 23, 2006 |
| lovely rooms |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| good service, covenient location, large rooms
Reviewed by traveler on July 26, 2006 |
| Wonderful experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was tastefully decorated and our room was enormous compared to other hotels. It is conveniently located near a primary Metro station, so getting around the city was very easy. When we return to the area we WILL stay at the Watergate!
Reviewed by traveler from Atmore, AL on June 14, 2006 |
| Wonderful Experience!!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel staff was friendly and efficient when we checked in. The room was clean and appealing with plenty of room for lounging and a fabulous bathroom!We had a wonderful view of the Potomac from our balconey. We did not have breakfast in the hotel as I'd already read that it was not worthy of the expense but found good diners near by. Our air conditioning went out and it was quite warm, but, the hotel engineer had it fixed within the hour. Over all the hotel was very pretty and the staff from the front desk to the car valets gave fabulous service. I highly reccommend this hotel!
Reviewed by traveler from San Antonio, Tx on May 30, 2006 |
| A perfectly fine place to stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| A perfectly fine place to stay... a five minute walk to Foggy Bottom, ten minutes to Dupont circle. Very nice place - clean, friendly, no problems.
Reviewed by traveler from Cambridge, MA on May 24, 2006 |
| OK |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Hotel is old, and some of the ammenities are such. Overall, it was a good place to stay, but not an amazing place.
Reviewed by traveler from New York on May 10, 2006 |
| Highly recommend |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great rooms and service; convenient location; reasonable price.
Reviewed by traveler on April 26, 2006 |
| Great Location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Situated on the banks of the Potomac River, the Watergate Hotel is right next door to the Kennedy Center. We could walk to the Lincoln Monument,and that put us right on the Mall. We were about 4 blocks from the Metro, with a Starbucks right there at the station. Hotel staff were very helpful about giving us directions and locating places we wanted to go. The restaurant, however was pricey and not that good. There was a free performance at the Kennedy Center every night which was fabulous.
Reviewed by traveler from Carlsbad, CA on April 22, 2006 |
| Great river view |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good access to the Metro, Kennedy Center.
Reviewed by traveler from Ann Arbor, MI on April 12, 2006 |
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