Name: The Watergate Hotel
Address: 2650 Virginia Avenue Nw, Washington, DC
Telephone: (888) 608-6346
Rating: 4.25

The Watergate Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Very Good (4.15 out of 5)

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it was fine. Would not...

Liked: Valet went well when I arrived. Check in was fine. Room was clean-did have a faint smell of mold, but not overwhelming. Bed was clean as was the bathroom. We had cocktails at the bar and we sat outside. The patio area was littered with cigarette butts, the tables were chipped and dirty, and the chairs seemed unstable. We went up to the rooftop bar area, we were told we could have dinner up there and we did not need reservations. Turns out you can only have appetizers, and we needed to make a reservation. The staff was friendly and made room. I met a co-worker there so it was just the two of us. Drinks were fine (absolutely astonished at the price of a singe drink and a charcuterie board). The staff was friendly, but the chairs are worn out. Little to no cushioning in the seat cushions and all very low to the ground. My room was at the end of a hall near a stairwell. All night long there were people in and out of that stairwell. The door would shut so hard that it rattled the door to my room as well as the glassware on the table. No instructions on how to use in room coffee maker. Went to breakfast was a bit early so I waited in the lobby. I did enjoy the coffee that was being offered. While I waited for breakfast I noticed how dirty the waiting area is, and how absolutely filthy the furniture was. I got discussed to be sitting there so I waited, standing, for breakfast. Breakfast was not good at all. Service was just mediocre at best. Charging people $38 for an omelet and no toast- crazy!!! Toast was cold. Also the coffee, just a regular cup of coffee was $7, or $10 for a pot, or I could walk to the lobby and get a free cup. Overall I do not understand the draw to this hotel. Totally overpriced and did not meet my expectations.

Superb

It is a great stay...

Liked: Room is comfy. Once minor feedback - we can hear noise from adjacent room if it is LOUD banging on wall.
Disliked: none

Very poor

Liked: The staff

Superb

The hotel needs to make...

Liked: The hotel is stunning, but out of the way. All the Watergate shops are out of business.
Disliked: The food is good, but overpriced. Higher than New York prices. the service was terrible in thje restaurant. Dinner not served after 9pm! Only 2 food options in the bar.