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The Watergate Hotel

4.3(3,153)
Hotel

About

The Watergate Hotel offers contemporary rooms and suites with sleek design and balconies overlooking a tranquil courtyard or the Potomac River. Its location near the Kennedy Center and downtown makes it a strategic choice for business travelers seeking comfort and convenience.

Event spaces here combine modern elegance with waterfront views, complemented by in-house dining at Kingbird and a rooftop bar with 360-degree city and river panoramas. The hotel also supports multi-night stays with amenities like a spa, saltwater pool, and secure bike storage, making it a full-service venue for meetings and extended corporate visits.

Best for

  • Executive offsites with river views
  • Client dinners at Kingbird restaurant
  • Rooftop cocktail receptions & toasts

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Top of the Gate with panoramic river and city views
Rooftop Bar
Top of the Gate with panoramic river and city views
A rooftop bar offering 360-degree views of the Potomac River, the Washington Monument, and the city skyline. Recognized as one of the 10 best rooftop bars in the U.S., it features a reimagined culinary program designed for sharing and lingering.
Kingbird restaurant with waterfront views
Dining
Kingbird restaurant with waterfront views
A visually striking restaurant located steps from The Kennedy Center, Kingbird serves as a culinary destination for guests and locals. It offers ideal pre-theater and celebratory dining along with the best weekend afternoon tea service in D.C.
Saltwater pool, sauna, and spa
Wellness Amenities
Saltwater pool, sauna, and spa
The hotel features a calming spa and a basement-level saltwater pool maintained at 80 degrees, complemented by a sauna and hot tub for relaxation. These amenities provide a quiet retreat within the urban setting.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 3,153 reviews