THE WATERGATE HOTEL GEORGETOWN, Washington – Your ideal downtown stay

The Watergate Hotel Georgetown - Luxury riverside hotel near Kennedy Center

The Watergate Hotel is located in Foggy Bottom, next to Georgetown and the Kennedy Center. The hotel features 336 guest rooms and suites with spa-like marble bathrooms, 48-inch flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Dining options include Kingbird restaurant with modern American cuisine, The Next Whisky Bar with over 2,500 whisky selections, and Top of the Gate rooftop lounge offering 360-degree views of the Potomac River and Washington Monument. The hotel has a heated saltwater indoor pool, Argentta Spa with signature treatments, and 27,000 square feet of meeting space including the Moretti Grand Ballroom. The property is a 5-minute walk from Georgetown shops and 10 minutes from the National Mall.

Additional perks of the hotel

Chauffeured pick-up service with roses for select packages

Private igloo dining on The Next Whisky Bar's Terrace

Dog amenities including beds, bowls, and chef-prepared meals

Mermaid fitness classes held Saturday mornings

Seasonal outdoor igloos with hygge-inspired decor

Private after-hours pool access available

Swinging Sixties-inspired high tea service

Bicycle rentals for Potomac River picnics

Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers 336 rooms including Superior, Deluxe, and Premier categories, plus 15 suite types. Standard rooms feature 48-inch flat-screen TVs, La Bottega bath amenities, and marble bathrooms. Deluxe rooms add private balconies with river or city views. Premier River View rooms have corner layouts with wrap-around windows. Suite options include One-Bedroom Suites with separate living areas, Diplomat Suites with hardwood floors, and Presidential Suites with six-seat dining tables. The Scandal Suite contains 1970s-era decor items including a manual typewriter and reel-to-reel tape recorder.

Other conveniences

In-room binoculars and curated book collections

Zebrano marble bathrooms in Executive Suites

Kitchenettes in Ambassador Suites

Floor-to-ceiling windows in most accommodations

Separate living rooms with sleeper sofas in suites

Custom furniture in Diplomat Suites

Private furnished balconies in 70% of rooms

55-inch flat-screen TVs in select suites