The Watergate Hotel
The Watergate Hotel is a restored urban landmark on the Potomac riverfront in Washington, D.C., with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 510 guests for a ceremony or a seated dinner, and holds 500 for standing receptions.
The Watergate Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Washington, United States, hosting 510 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$42,000 (our estimate).
About The Watergate Hotel
The Watergate Hotel is a restored urban landmark on the Potomac riverfront in Washington, D.C., with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 510 guests for a ceremony or a seated dinner, and holds 500 for standing receptions.
Ceremonies can be held indoors or outdoors, catering is handled in house, and the hotel accommodates Ketubah signings, tea ceremonies and Mehndi celebrations.
With 25 room types ranging from Superior King Rooms to the Presidential Suite, plus river-view rooms and balcony suites, guests can stay on site.
Reception costs are estimated at around 175 to 350 USD per head, and the hotel sits roughly 15 minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 510 guests
- Standing reception
- 500 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 510 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 336 rooms
- Room types
- 25 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Religious ceremonies
- Ketubah signing, tea ceremony and Mehndi
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$42,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$225 to US$375 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- Catering and drinks
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- DCA, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats up to 510 guests for a ceremony or seated dinner, or 500 standing
- Indoor and outdoor ceremony options in a river-side urban setting
- In-house catering, with Ketubah signing, tea ceremony and Mehndi arrangements supported
- 25 room types on site, including river-view suites and balcony rooms
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- DCA · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into DCA.
- Direct line
- (844) 617-1972
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can The Watergate Hotel accommodate?+
The venue seats up to 510 guests for both ceremonies and seated dining, and accommodates 500 for standing receptions.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the hotel offers both indoor and outdoor event space.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is handled in house.
Do you accommodate cultural and religious ceremonies?+
Yes. The hotel accommodates Ketubah signings, tea ceremonies and Mehndi celebrations.
How do we get in touch or see pricing?+
Call 1-202-8271600. A wedding packages document is published by the hotel, and we estimate costs at around 175 to 350 USD per head.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 510 guests
“| Moretti Grand Ballroom & Foyer | 2,894 | 17’ - 5’ | 510 | 117 | 150 | - | - | 90 | 510 |”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 500 guests
“| Moretti Grand Ballroom | 6,819 | 15’ - 6” | - | 117 | 500 | - | 275 | 1 | 500 |”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 510 guests
“| Moretti Grand Ballroom & Foyer | 2,894 | 17’ - 5’ | 510 | 117 | 150 | - | - | 90 | 510 |”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 336 rooms
“The Watergate Hotel's 336 guest rooms and spacious hotel suites redefine luxury with lavish finishes, sleek furniture, and lush bedding, all artfully chosen with the guest in mind.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 25 listed
“Superior Double/Double”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Celebrate on one of our intimate outdoor terraces or at the Top of the Gate, our grand rooftop bar.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyReligious ceremonies: Ketubah signing, tea ceremony and Mehndi
“Whether you are signing the Ketubah, hosting a tea ceremony, or arranging Mehndi design, The Watergate Hotel can respectfully and creatively accommodate your needs.”
Read the source for religious ceremoniesIn-house catering: Yes
“Under careful direction from our Executive Chef, our culinary staff will delight guests with carefully curated dishes.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Between functions, your guests can continue the festivities by relaxing at Argentta Spa, reveling in The Next Whisky Bar, or venturing out to explore our nation's capital.”
Read the source for bar on siteIncluded: Catering and drinks
“Extraordinary weddings at The Watergate Hotel include open bar options, passed hors d'oeuvres, canapes, luxury linens, china, crystal, silverware, dance floor.”
Read the source for includedPets: Yes
“Yes, the hotel is pet friendly.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Enjoy complimentary valet parking and arrive with ease.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The Library, The Next Whisky Bar, and luxurious suites are elegant settings for any pre-ceremony needs or small receptions, and our on-site restaurant, Kingbird, is available for an intimate gathering and private dining.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Extraordinary weddings at The Watergate Hotel include open bar options, passed hors d'oeuvres, canapes, luxury linens, china, crystal, silverware, dance floor.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Carefully designed with intimate gatherings in mind, guests can first enjoy cocktails on one of our outdoor terraces or in The Library.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, restored, elegant
“Located along the Potomac River and minutes from the city’s most iconic attractions, The Watergate Hotel places guests at the center of it all.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“All rooms include luxury linens, complimentary Wi-Fi, spa-inspired bathrooms, premium bath products, and access to the fitness center and heated, indoor pool.”
Read the source for swimming poolCoordinator on the day: Yes
“The most important day of your life will come with a social catering manager and an exceptional culinary team and catering services.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day