Come to the Watergage Hotel and rub elbows with Washington politicos, dignitaries and stars from the Kennedy Center. The elegant Watergate on the banks of the Potomac River is located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom Historical District, next to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and a mile from the National Mall. Guests can access the Kennedy Center through a series of hallways, leaving less than a block of outdoor walking time. The Watergate Hotel also is a stone's throw from Rock Creek Park, where guests can hike, bike, skate, jog and work out at exercise stations while enjoying gorgeous scenery and wildlife. The Watergate's lobby is bathed in lustrous marble illuminated by light pouring in from huge windows. The restaurant, Aquarelle, is known for its spectacular view of the Potomac and its equally spectacular food with inspiration from France, Italy, Spain and North Africa. How does escabeche of diver scallops, pecan crusted seared foie gras, chilled red pepper gazpacho, braised ahi tuna, Maryland crab cakes in lemongrass coconut curry sauce, and Georgia peach Pecan Crisp/lavender honey ice cream sound? Between meals, guests can enjoy the health club's indoor heated lap pool, spa, and regular fitness classes.
As common with buildings designed originally for upscale apartments, the Watergate's 248 rooms are particularly large, with lush fabrics in gold and white, dark wood, tan carpeting complemented by floral-print drapes, throw pillows and dust ruffles. Other amenities include laptop-sized safes, high-speed Internet access, CD players, hair dryers, refreshment centers and coffee makers. For a convenient location to everything Washington, for style, comfortable and spacious accommodations and upscale service, the famous Watergate Hotel is the place synonymous with the nation's capital.
