Iconic riverfront hotel with contemporary rooms & suites, plus a rooftop bar, fine dining & a spa. Overlooking the Potomac River on one side and the Kennedy Center on the other, this upscale-chic, landmark hotel is a mile from the Lincoln Memorial. Featuring river or city views, the serene, stylish rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and minibars. Suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas; some have fireplaces, balconies and/or kitchens. Room service is available 24/7. There's a sophisticated restaurant, a rooftop bar and lounge, and a refined whisky bar with a striking, curved wall of illuminated bottles. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center and a ballroom, plus a spa.
"Celebrate with the Next Whisky Bar’s 'Presidential Bites Flight' — opulent small plates like black truffle sliders and mini lobster rolls." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Offers a 'panda package' with themed desserts, pajamas, a zoo keepsake, and transit to see the pandas, available until March 16." - Tierney Plumb
"Offers fantastic front row Fourth of July fireworks view from the Top of the Gate rooftop, with 360-degree views featuring glimpses of DC icons like the Kennedy Center and Washington Monument."
"Staycation alert: the historic Watergate Hotel offers guests 90-minute scenic tours of the Tidal Basin aboard a private power boat chartered by a captain." - Tierney Plumb
"The site of some juicy U.S. history with a sexy rooftop bar, known for its midcentury look." - Mary Holland