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The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
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Presidential Suite
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Kennedy Center
    7 min walk
  • George Washington University
    7 min walk
  • Georgetown Waterfront Park
    8 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, 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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View from room

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scandal)

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

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

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

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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The price is AU$398
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About the area

Washington

With a stay at The Watergate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. .This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Vietnam Veterans Memorial and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lincoln Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lincoln Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Georgetown University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White House - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Washington Monument - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Allegro Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Farmers Fishers Bakers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Riverwalk Washington hotel in Northwest with a full-service spa
The Watergate Hotel offers 336 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

The onsite 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At The Watergate Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Top of the Gate - Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco 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 select 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 58 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20-45 for adults and USD 12-33 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (27000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 203
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHUMONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star service from every associate I encountered. They hire well, train well and execute well on guest service. I showed up from a day riding bikes on the C&O Trail in muddy clothes and dirty bikes with room service closed and they treated me as though I walked out of a limo by grabbing bikes and storing in locked storage closet, telling me cleaning service will get the mud off the floor and helping me get a quick and easy food order by a near by restaurant. I’ll surely be back there the next trip to DC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Watergate
The Watergate is a nice hotel in a terrific location. The property underwent a renovation a few years ago and we really enjoyed our stay. Housekeeping and front desk staff were top notch. One of our two beds was very comfortable, the other just OK. The rooftop terrace was a great place to have a cocktail at the end of the day (Pricey but fun). Fitness center and pool are great. Walking distance to Kennedy Center and GWU and I went for a run down at the National Mall. They have a Scandal room that you can reserve or tour from where the surveillance took place for the break in. Valet parking was $58 but we were able to find spots close by on the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The incredible customer experience from the doorman to the front desk to the parking attendants. This was one of the best "service" experiences I have ever had. Class act and will surely stay at the Watergate again. Says a lot about the management, the hiring, the training and the focus they have on service as their number one priority.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I was in town for a longer stretch. I love the watergate and the staff are all lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kareem, Matteson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaylin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great place to spend my birthday week
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maliah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying here! The service was over the top amazing! The valet and bell services were impeccable! I am definitely staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest place to stay if one is going to a performance at The Kennedy Center. Not only is it close, but it is a top notch hotel with a fantastic restaurant and a lovely view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hong Phong

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I checked out earlier than my original reservation and was told to contact the hotel back for a refund for the rest of the nights. When I called, the hotel person said that they would ask their manager and get back to me by email. However, they never gotten back to me and have not been helpful when I tried to call them again. I have not heard anything directly from the hotel regarding my refund.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asked when we’d be checking in a few days before, arrived when we said we would and at check in time and had to wait over an hour for our room. Beds were so far from the wall you lost your pillows because of the headboard gaps.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hermisha

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Understaffed spa and evening front desk employees led to late spa appointments and unfulfilled requests on multiple occasions. Stayed three nights and had to call all three days to have our room cleaned. Our shower drain was so slow that we would be wading in water within 1 minute. Our refrigerator leaked water. We notified management and nothing was done to correct any of the above issues. Finally, after returning late one evening and calling the front desk to deliver nespresso cups (not refilled because no one came to clean the room) and no one answering, we texted them to leave cup refills on a small plate outside the room and went to bed at 11:45pm. At 1:30am, someone knocked on the door, waking us, and then quickly entered the room!?! The individual left after we screamed. We were terrified in a pitch black room. Who does that?!? Insane. Management had little to say the next day and there was no follow up on what was done regarding corrective action. This is far from luxury. This is bad. Problems can happen, but when customers identify issues, ignoring and compounding their concerns is not a path to maintaining and building a reputation. There were nice touches. Chocolate covered strawberries and a hand written note upon check in (celebrating our 25th Anniversary, having celebrated our honeymoon at the Watergate). The view from the rooftop bar and the restaurant staff were “all star” level. But the failures above need to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024