The Best Hotels Closest to Watergate Steps in Washington for 2026

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A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a dresser, and a chandelier.

A grand hall with ornate carpet, chandeliers, and multiple tables set for dining.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a sofa with blue cushions, a coffee table, a television, and a large window with curtains.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.2 km from Watergate Steps

William James

₩1,080,654

₩1,253,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

A dining table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a gift box, viewed through a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tall monument.

A woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.3 km from Watergate Steps

andrew

₩622,758

₩722,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Watergate Steps

Maria

₩219,815

₩254,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

4. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.8 km from Watergate Steps

Alvaro A

₩492,541

₩620,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a large circular bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window offering a city view.

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, including a sofa and a round table with drinks and a lantern.

5. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.7 km from Watergate Steps

₩452,697

₩524,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

A modern lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.2 km from Watergate Steps

Dawn

₩227,844

₩264,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A lobby with a marble fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

7. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1.8 km from Watergate Steps

Melissa

₩1,748,588

₩2,027,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, a black reception desk, and directional signage for amenities like food, restrooms, and a hive bar.

A modern bar area with stools, tables, and a counter.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and seating arrangements.

8. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.9 km from Watergate Steps

Jessica

₩147,762

₩171,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a book, a croissant, a glass vase with green leaves, and a water bottle.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

9. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 1.4 km from Watergate Steps

LEA

₩200,034

₩231,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and cushioned chairs.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lounge area.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern office space with a large window overlooking a river and cityscape, a desk with a lamp, and a view of adjacent buildings.

10. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

The Wharf, 2.6 km from Watergate Steps

Amanda M

₩404,444

₩523,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a potted plant.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 2 km from Watergate Steps

Daniel

₩339,039

₩445,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick planter, and a glass entrance to a building.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a spacious seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase with a glass railing.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books and a vase.

12. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

2.8 km from Watergate Steps

Erika

₩225,581

₩261,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a glass display case with flowers.

A bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2.6 km from Watergate Steps

Chance

₩339,973

₩456,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

14. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.5 km from Watergate Steps

Eric Ernest

₩290,399

₩336,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A brick staircase with a metal railing, leading to a door with a window above it.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple columns, and a central entrance.

15. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 2.2 km from Watergate Steps

David

₩288,497

₩334,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a water feature.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, glass partitions, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a plant.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a green upholstered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair by the window.

16. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.1 km from Watergate Steps

Stephanie

₩332,365

₩385,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 1.7 km from Watergate Steps

Bruno

₩456,502

₩529,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

1.7 km from Watergate Steps

Christian

₩652,717

₩756,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and multiple lit candles on tables.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and candles on tables.

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

19. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.5 km from Watergate Steps

Rui

₩206,627

₩239,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase, and artwork on the wall.

20. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.6 km from Watergate Steps

Brooke

₩250,649

₩329,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Watergate Steps

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 353 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 880 reviews	View

Top Watergate Steps Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lombardy

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing. Friendly and very helpful. The food is very good in the restaurant. Will stay there again. It's an old hotel that has been brought along with time. If your looking for a place that has no flaws, this is not your place. But if you enjoy old buildings with one of the best staff, this is your place."

Hotel Hive

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern hotel with great bars and pizza restaurant attached!"

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

8/10 Good

"Greta location in walking Distance to Georgetown and near metro. Lots of space. Somewhat dusty and there was a a drain smell in the bathroom but other than that great, quiet, and convenient!"

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay! Perfect location central to most things to see and do. Wonderful reception staff!"

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

8/10 Good

"This hotel was very clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again."

The Darcy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"great hotel"

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely beautiful room that was spacious and comfortable! Location in the city was great as well. Would definitely recommend!"

The River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location is great, the Foggy Bottom Metro Station is so near to the hotel. It's a quietly place. Great restaurant so close."

Hyatt Centric Arlington

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely courteous and helpful staff."

Other attractions near Watergate Steps

Lincoln Memorial

9.4/10 (14,968 reviews)

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.

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A memorial with statues, an American flag, and a reflective wall.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.4/10 (806 reviews)

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

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A memorial wall with engraved names, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

9.4/10 (3,144 reviews)

This stark, powerful monument offers a pause for reflection on one of America’s most controversial conflicts.

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A bronze statue of a seated man in a park.

Albert Einstein Memorial

Touching many statues and icons is believed to bring special attributes, but contact with the nose of this one is said to bring intelligence. Try it yourself.

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Arts of Peace Statues

Explore the great outdoors at Arts of Peace Statues, a lovely green space in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.

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Arts of War Statue

Explore the great outdoors at Arts of War Statue, a lovely green space in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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Vietnam Women's Memorial

Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Vietnam Women's Memorial. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watergate Steps?

Watergate Steps is located in Washington. This walkable area is known for its popular zoo and notable monuments. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Watergate Steps?

State Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Watergate Steps. Other good choices close by include Hotel Hive and Hotel Lombardy.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Watergate Steps?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Watergate Steps.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watergate Steps, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Watergate Steps.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watergate Steps?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Watergate Steps, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Watergate Steps?

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Museum, and National Museum of African American History and Culture feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, National Academy of Sciences, and World Bank are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Kennedy Center, DAR Constitution Hall, and George Washington Lisner Auditorium if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Watergate Steps?

You can take advantage of metro transit at Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Watergate Steps hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

7. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

8. Hotel Hive

9. The River Inn

10. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

12. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

13. Riggs Washington DC

14. The Dupont Circle Hotel

15. The Poppy Georgetown

16. ROOST White House

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

19. Hotel Lombardy

20. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Watergate Steps Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lombardy

Hotel Hive

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

Hotel Washington

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

The Darcy Hotel

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

The River Inn

Hyatt Centric Arlington

Other attractions near Watergate Steps

Lincoln Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Albert Einstein Memorial

Arts of Peace Statues

Arts of War Statue

Vietnam Women's Memorial

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