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The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property

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Presidential Suite
Dinner served, garden views
Point of interest
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  • Kennedy Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Memorial
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite (Ambassador)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 130 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36.0 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scandal)

Suite (Scandal)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Diplomat) | View from room

Suite (Diplomat)

  • 93 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 223 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rose) | Lake view

Suite (Rose)

  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at The Watergate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and Georgetown Waterfront Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Vietnam Veterans Memorial and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lincoln Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lincoln Memorial - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Georgetown University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Washington Monument - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Allegro Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and bars
The Watergate Hotel offers 336 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At The Watergate Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 27000 square feet (2508 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Top of the Gate - Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Next Whisky Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Kingbird Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 65 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 45 for adults and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Kingbird Restaurant
  • The Next Whisky Bar
  • Top of the Gate

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (27,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 300

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 42.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Spa access
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 45 for adults, and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 65.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 300 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Watergate Hotel Washington
Watergate Hotel
Watergate Washington
The Watergate Hotel Hotel
The Watergate Hotel Washington
The Watergate Hotel Hotel Washington

The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Areej

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We enjoyed our stay. The property could be updated better, especially, the hot tub, the pool, and some of the facility amenities. The food was amazing. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gr8 access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was simply OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Beautiful hotel. Rooms were beautifully appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jodi PH

We absolutely loved everything about The Watergate, from the incredible staff, beautiful lobby, excellent restaurant, lovely rooms, great views and amazing spa! Definitely recommend!!!! 5 Stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Dudley

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel that’s super smart and clean, with great sized rooms and a super location. Would go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to say in DC

This hotel was in a great location for us to see lots of DC. The hotel was very comfortable, very pretty and the staff was super friendly. I would stay here again. The roof top patio should be visited each day also to see the sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff
The Top of the Gate
The Next Whiskey Bar
Balcony view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Dudley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. Very stylish, super clean and during my stop very quiet, which was over the UK Easter bank holiday weekend. Location is good for getting metro at foggy bottom and also walkable to the National mall and many other sights to see. Would stay again and highly recommend.
Sunset view from rooftop bar.

8/10 Good

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cong

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I stepped into the Watergate Hotel, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of luxury and attentive care that left a lasting impression. Renowned for its rich history and elegant ambiance, the Watergate Hotel exceeds expectations through its remarkable commitment to guest service. The staff at the Watergate are undoubtedly its crown jewel. From the front desk to the dining room, their dedication to providing the highest level of service was evident. Upon check-in, I was warmly greeted and swiftly accommodated, with the front desk staff taking the time to explain the hotel amenities and ensure everything was to my satisfaction. Their attention to detail and genuine interest in creating a personalized experience set the tone for the rest of my stay. The housekeeping team also deserves a shout-out for their meticulous care. Rooms were not only immaculately cleaned. The only issue I had was the valet not informing us about the location of their public parking lot. They pretended not to know, but we eventually discovered it was behind the building.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watergate Hotel is our favorite and only place that we stay when in DC. The views, the wonderful staff, the restaurants within walking distance…although hard to beat the hotel rooftop or the Kingbird restaurant. We love everything about the Watergate Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinay, Scarsdale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Decent but rooms need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

noel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful rooms, excellent facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shante

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part for me was the Royal treatment from the time we pulled up we didny have to lift a finger from the exceptional vallet down to the man that grabs us ice my husband and i were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the room was beautiful and what my husband called fancy we will be going back again 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niaya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and happy for me to be there. Super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025