The Watergate Hotel
Hotel · Foggy Bottom ·
Stylish rooms with river or city views, Nespresso machines
Stylish rooms with river or city views, Nespresso machines
"A vibrantly restored DC icon since 2016, this 336-room Georgetown landmark attracts politicians and vacationers alike. While not beside the main attractions, it blends midcentury-modern glam with a few preserved relics (the lobby staircase and indoor pool), and even outfits staff in uniforms by Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant. Most rooms have balconies—a rarity in the city." - Laura Ratliff
"Featuring prime views of the D.C. skyline, the Watergate's annual $175-per-person rooftop bash often sells out; in winter the hotel's rooftop bar Top of the Gate is rebranded as Top of the Skate, where guests can sip mulled wine and eat s'mores while gliding on a rectangular synthetic ice rink, sample wintery snacks ($10–$20) such as hot pretzels and strombolis, and choose new hot and cold drinks ($16) like spiked hot chocolate and a sherry-fueled Old Fashioned." - Eater Staff
"A midcentury complex that has been refurbished to highlight both its original aesthetic and its role in a major chapter of U.S. political history; renovations restored the property’s 336 rooms and midcentury design while leaning into its infamous past. Dining and drinking include French-American cuisine at a signature restaurant and a top-shelf whiskey bar, and a rooftop lounge offers 360-degree views of landmarks such as the Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the Potomac River." - Mary Holland
"Celebrate with the Next Whisky Bar’s 'Presidential Bites Flight' — opulent small plates like black truffle sliders and mini lobster rolls." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"In Foggy Bottom, a historic hotel is offering an overnight “panda package” now through March 16 that includes panda-themed desserts and pajamas sets for kids, a cuddly keepsake from the zoo, and round-trip transit to see the beloved pandas in person." - Tierney Plumb