The WatergateHotel
The Watergate Hotel is a restored urban landmark on the Potomac riverfront in Washington, D.
The Watergate Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Washington, United States, hosting 0 to 510 guests. Best months: June, July, August, October.
The Watergate Hotel in Washington, open June–October.
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).
What The Watergate Hotel has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 510 guestssource
- Standing reception
- 500 guestssource
- Ceremony, seated
- 510 guestssource
“| Moretti Grand Ballroom & Foyer | 2,894 | 17’ - 5’ | 510 | 117 | 150 | - | - | 90 | 510 |”
“| Moretti Grand Ballroom | 6,819 | 15’ - 6” | - | 117 | 500 | - | 275 | 1 | 500 |”
“| Moretti Grand Ballroom & Foyer | 2,894 | 17’ - 5’ | 510 | 117 | 150 | - | - | 90 | 510 |”
- Room types
- 25 listedsource
“Superior Double/Double”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
- Religious ceremonies
- Ketubah signing, tea ceremony and Mehndisource
“Celebrate on one of our intimate outdoor terraces or at the Top of the Gate, our grand rooftop bar.”
“Whether you are signing the Ketubah, hosting a tea ceremony, or arranging Mehndi design, The Watergate Hotel can respectfully and creatively accommodate your needs.”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“Under careful direction from our Executive Chef, our culinary staff will delight guests with carefully curated dishes.”
- Price
- US$175 to US$350 per headestimate
- Nearest airport
- DCA, 15 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“DCA”
“Enjoy complimentary valet parking and arrive with ease.”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“Carefully designed with intimate gatherings in mind, guests can first enjoy cocktails on one of our outdoor terraces or in The Library.”
“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.”
4 our own notes.
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
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Watergate Hotel.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at The Watergate Hotel.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.