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The Watergate Hotel

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington DC, DC, 20037, USA

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • city breaks
  • business
  • wellness
  • food & wine

About The Watergate Hotel

The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. is an EMPTYJET Approved property offering a blend of classic elegance and mid-century modern design. Guests can experience the Top Of The Gate Rooftop bar, The Next Whisky Bar, and weekend afternoon tea service. Argentta Spa provides body treatments, massages, and HydraFacials, while a heated, saltwater indoor pool is available for relaxation.

The hotel’s amenities cater to a variety of travellers, from those seeking wellness experiences to those enjoying social gatherings at the rooftop bar. Its central location in Washington, D.C. makes it a convenient base for city exploration and business visits.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists The Watergate Hotel for its Approved status, prime Washington, D.C. location, and a strong mix of amenities. The property stands out for its rooftop bar, spa with HydraFacials, and heated saltwater indoor pool, making it suitable for both leisure and business travellers seeking comfort and convenience.

Key facts

Check-in / out
16:00 / 11:00
Pets
allowed
Architecture
The Watergate Hotel's flowing avant-garde architecture was designed by Luigi Moretti to emulate the mighty Potomac
Type
City, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Take a plunge in our heated, saltwater indoor pool

Dining

  • Bar — there's no bar like The Next Whisky Bar in Washington, D.C.
  • Afternoon tea — evidence: On weekends enjoy the best afternoon tea service in D.C.

Wellness

  • Spa — Argentta Spa is a modern, luxurious oasis

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Bar
Top Of The Gate Rooftop
Bar
The Next Whisky Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Argentta Spa — body treatments, massages and the best HydraFacials in D.C.

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

38.8997, 77.0553
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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