The Watergate Hotel Georgetown, Washington

The Watergate Hotel Georgetown - A riverside luxury hotel with a rooftop lounge, whiskey bar, and spa in historic Foggy Bottom

Located in Foggy Bottom next to Georgetown, The Watergate Hotel offers 336 rooms and suites with marble bathrooms, La Bottega amenities, and 48-inch flat-screen TVs. This Washington hotel features the Top of the Gate rooftop lounge providing 360-degree views of the Kennedy Center, Potomac River, and Washington Monument. The Next Whisky Bar showcases 2500 illuminated whisky bottles and serves craft spirits from around the world. Kingbird restaurant serves modern Italian steakhouse cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients and fresh house-made pasta. The Argentta spa provides treatments and a heated indoor saltwater pool. For events, the property offers over 27000 square feet of meeting space including the 7000-square-foot Moretti Grand Ballroom. The hotel sits just a 10-minute walk from Georgetown's shops and restaurants, with the Kennedy Center one block away.

Pros

Rooftop lounge offers panoramic views of DC landmarks and the Potomac River

Historic property that hosted notable figures from Ronald Reagan to Audrey Hepburn

Extensive whisky collection displayed in an illuminated wall of 2500 bottles

Chef-prepared meals available for pets through Wagtime DC walking services

Cons

1.5 miles distance to main Smithsonian museums on the National Mall

Foggy Bottom area can become quiet after business hours