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The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
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3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Kennedy Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Memorial
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

  • 130 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 36.0 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 57 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scandal) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Scandal)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Diplomat) | View from room

Suite (Diplomat)

  • 93 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Presidential Suite

  • 223 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rose) | Lake view

Suite (Rose)

  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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The price is CHF 845
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges
A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a sauna. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Watergate Hotel offers 336 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Watergate Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from George Washington University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 bars and a full-service spa.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Top of the Gate
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to facials, massages or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Watergate Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27000 square feet (2508 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Watergate Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Top of the Gate – Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
The Next Whisky Bar – This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Kingbird Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 58 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 45 for adults and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Kingbird Restaurant
  • The Next Whisky Bar
  • Top of the Gate

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (27,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 42.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa access
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 45 for adults and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 58 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 300 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 16 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Watergate Hotel Washington
Watergate Hotel
Watergate Washington
The Watergate Hotel Hotel
The Watergate Hotel Washington
The Watergate Hotel Hotel Washington

The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view of Potomac river and geoortown from room large room great location next to Kennedy Center
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff was really nice. However, we noted some things that needed to be addressed in our room multiple times and they were not dealt with. Nothing major but there were two of us and only one coffee mug (which we raised multiple times) and a light was blinking in the bathroom and it never got fixed so we just didn’t use it. There were also some cleaning supplies left in our room. It’s those small things that matter when you pay the rates we did with the expectation of great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony door did not lock, front desk did not care, spa, hot tub , sauna not working, heat stuck on high. Room service too expensive. Gave away our dbl bed room. Won’t book this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ladon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kendrea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible toilet smell
Horrible smell coming out of the toilet. Asked for room change and same thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went great!! I enjoyed my stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenyona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not impressed
I booked the hotel for the indoor pool for my kids. It was very cold (supposed to be heated), sauna and jacuzzi were out of service which was not made known at the time of booking. TV in the room kept turning off every 10-15 minutes for no reason. Stains on carpet, toilet made a dripping noise all night, bathtub stopper didn’t work. Room service never answered the phone after 15 minutes of trying. Had to go to front desk to place order. I’ve stayed at other 5 star hotels and the Watergate hotel was not up to those standards.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples trip to our nations capitol
Rooms, facilities and services were great. The spa had a lot of amenities not working and the bed was not very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some things about my stay at The Watergate were wonderful, such as the staff and the cleanliness of the room and the hotel overall. But the area around the hotel is not pedestrian-friendly. The area of The Watergate complex gets slippery when wet, so if you're walking in the rain, be extra careful. Also, there's no pedestrian walkway to get to the front lobby. You have to slip in between cars driving in and out. The options for food were limited. The Kingbird was good, but it has very limited vegetarian options. I also have a severe seafood allergy, so I'm careful where I eat. The Kingbird made me nervous because there's a lot of fish/seafood on its menu, and I was afraid of cross-contamination. Also, it's a little pricey and fancy. Sometimes you just want a sandwich.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff were wonderful. My meals were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic hotel. Loved the little mentions of why this hotel is so famous. On the back of the key cards, it says, “No need to break in”.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall pleasant
First time staying at the Watergate and it was an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately the pool was cold, hottub not working and sauna also not working. While we received a $100 credit, the reason for selecting the hotel on this trip was for those amenities. Very high quality service, wonderful staff, and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to the Scandal Suite and had an amazing time. I loved everything about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
pretty basic hotel
Not the luxury I had expected by what your website said. Bedding and bed was uncomfortable, no top sheet and the bottom sheet was not tucked in, very weird. Food was extremely expensive but was good tasting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

hilary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

shawn

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful interior. Service was fantastic and quick to address any questions or needs. Would stay at the Watergate again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home away from home
Like a private residence. Always friendly and professional check-in and check-out; great doormen; comfortable, quiet, luxurious room; and the best pool in D.C. Great value, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory, Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024