The Watergate Hotel

Guest capacity

Up to 450 seated guests

About this venue

Step foot in our luxury hotel in Washington D.C. and discover an urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here, you’ll uncover a hotel unlike anything in Washington D.C. — a place where modern design blends with an iconic landmark to redefine luxury. The Watergate Hotel's flowing avant-garde architecture was designed by Luigi Moretti to emulate the mighty Potomac, and its stunning new Ron Arad-designed interior lives up to the building's original elegance. Complementing the hotel's new, modern feel are the retro-chic staff uniforms, made by Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant. The Watergate Hotel takes classic elegance and bold mid-century modern design and adds all of the extravagance and warmth of contemporary luxury. This one-of-a-kind hotel pays tribute to its own storied past, while paving the way for a new chapter to be written.

Seated guest capacity

2-450

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Our event spaces

The Cecchi Junior Ballroom

Carefully designed to ensure delight and genuine satisfaction from even the most discerning host

In honor of Giuseppi Cecchi, a colleague of Moretti, The Cecchi Junior Ballroom is adorned with opulent chandeliers that would make the native Italian weep with delight.

Guest capacity

Up to 130 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Romantic”

The Rooftop

Make a lasting impression on your guests by taking advantage of this desirable and intriguing option at The Watergate Hotel.

Imagine the Potomac River showered in pink cherry blossoms as you walk down a candlelit aisle that leads you to the love of your life. That image is made a reality at The Top of the Gate, our rooftop venue.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Delightful”

The Moretti Grand Ballroom

An iconic Washington D.C. wedding venue

The Moretti Grand Ballroom is the epitome of sophistication and romance. Named for The Watergate's original architect Luigi Moretti, the room was carefully designed to seamlessly blend with the hotel's original design.

Guest capacity

10-400 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

6,819

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Other, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Wonderful”

Room cost

starting at 35000

The Cecchi Junior Ballroom

Carefully designed to ensure delight and genuine satisfaction from even the most discerning host

In honor of Giuseppi Cecchi, a colleague of Moretti, The Cecchi Junior Ballroom is adorned with opulent chandeliers that would make the native Italian weep with delight.

Guest capacity

Up to 130 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Romantic”

The Rooftop

Make a lasting impression on your guests by taking advantage of this desirable and intriguing option at The Watergate Hotel.

Imagine the Potomac River showered in pink cherry blossoms as you walk down a candlelit aisle that leads you to the love of your life. That image is made a reality at The Top of the Gate, our rooftop venue.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Delightful”

The Moretti Grand Ballroom

An iconic Washington D.C. wedding venue

The Moretti Grand Ballroom is the epitome of sophistication and romance. Named for The Watergate's original architect Luigi Moretti, the room was carefully designed to seamlessly blend with the hotel's original design.

Guest capacity

10-400 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

6,819

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Other, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Wonderful”

Room cost

starting at 35000

Available services that can be provided by The Watergate Hotel

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Liability insurance
Lighting/Sound
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Transportation
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Limo
Valet - paid
Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

Barware
Chiavari Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting
Linens
Sound / AV
Standard Chairs

Accommodations

Bedroom suites
Double bed rooms
Honeymoon suite
Luxury suites
Room blocks offered
Single king rooms

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

1 review

Amazing Wedding Reception
•Verified review
•William & E.•Nov 9, 2024
The Watergate hotel was a fantastic spot for a wedding reception! They transformed the ballroom into the perfect dance floor, served amazing food, and incorporated all the specific set-up I asked for. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour hors d'ourves. We loved the food & the tasting session they put together was amazing. We worked with Megan and Alexandra, who walked us through the different blueprints of how the entrance to our reception could be set up with our seating chart, guest book, and special memories display. It was even better than we imagined!

Yes, there is a separate fee for ceremonies. Please contact us for more information.

Yes, your wedding specialist will be delighted to help customize our menus to suit your personal choices.

Your wish is our command. Based on the number of people and season, we will find the best venue for these important events.

No, your contract pricing will not include taxes and gratuities.

Absolutely. This rate varies depending on the date of your wedding and how many guests you expect to stay with us, but our team is standing by to crunch those numbers on your behalf.

So, it's going to be that kind of wedding! We will do our very best to accommodate all of your guests needs while staying with us for your special celebration.

Yes! We have several venues that can accommodate both a ceremony and reception for up to 250 guests. If you are planning to just have your reception at The Watergate Hotel, our Grand Ballroom can host up to 300 people.

Oui Oui! Gorgeous pre-function space is located just outside the Grand Ballroom and we can offer several terraces and a rooftop bar with jaw dropping views of the city.

Glam squad to the rescue! Our associates will be happy to arrange those details in our full-service spa or your bridal suite.

A signed contract with a deposit are required. The balance based on the guaranteed guest attendance is due prior to your event via credit card or certified check.

Number of guests is required 7 days prior to your event. Final attendance cannot be lowered, but can be increased before your event. The Watergate Hotel may not be prepared to serve over the confirmed amount of guests without timely notification.

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