The Watergate Hotel

5.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 3 bars/lounges, near Kennedy Center

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Presidential Suite
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, rooftop bar
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Spa tub
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The price is CA $389
CA $511 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14

Room options

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Showing 24 of 24 rooms

Suite (Ambassador)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 130 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 36.0 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 57 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scandal)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomat)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 93 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
  • 223 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rose)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lincoln Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Georgetown University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White House - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Washington Monument - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 30 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 33 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 36 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 38 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 46 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 58 min drive
  • Washington Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Lanham Seabrook Station - 21 min drive
  • Lorton Station - 23 min drive
  • Foggy Bottom Station - 7 min walk
  • Farragut West Station - 19 min walk
  • Farragut North Station - 22 min walk

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
  • ‪Farmers Fishers Bakers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Watergate Hotel

The Watergate Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy Center and George Washington University. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Foggy Bottom Station is 7 minutes away.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 336 rooms
  • Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • One child (16 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (USD 58.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite extended parking (USD 58 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (27000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1965
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 80
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 42.90 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Business center/computer access
    • Concierge service
    • Fitness center access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Spa access (may be limited)
    • Spa tub access
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 45 for adults, and USD 12 to 33 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 300 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 58.00 per day with in/out privileges
  • Extended parking costs USD 58 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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 can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watergate Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Watergate Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Watergate Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Watergate Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Watergate Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 58.00 per day. Extended parking costs USD 58 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watergate Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 300 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Watergate Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Watergate Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. The Watergate Hotel also has 3 bars and an indoor pool, as well as a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Watergate Hotel?
Yes, Top of the Gate offers alfresco dining and garden views.
What's the area around The Watergate Hotel like?
The Watergate Hotel is located on the waterfront in Northwest, a short 7-minute walk from Foggy Bottom Station and 12 minutes' walk from National Mall. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

The Watergate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool and jacuzzi were a great bonus, offering a wonderful place to relax. (11 reviews)
  • The spa was fantastic, beautiful, and relaxing with wonderful staff, including Samantha from the Argenta Spa. (11 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a great bonus, offering a relaxing experience with a beautiful view. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Kazybek, 7-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Jamari, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

A Bittersweet Experience
The Watergate was a phenomenal experience, however it was quite disturbing the lack of a visible presence of Blacks who are descendants of the American enslaved working in the establishment, not even in housekeeping. The lack of this demographic presence raises the question is the management circumventing hiring this sector by hiring foreign born people of color (POC), even from Turkey, to camouflage their discriminatory practices against ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) people. Additionally, I’m mobility challenged and require assistance. When my granddaughter came to pick me up the doormen were very abrupt with her as she waited for me. Because I stayed for 4 days and use a mobile scooter they were all aware of my limitations. Possibly that particular gentleman wasn’t on duty those 4 days and wasn’t aware of my situation. However, if that was the case, there was no excuse for his rudeness to my granddaughter. Otherwise, the experience was delightful. And the spa is the best.
Romona Taylor Williams, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mary, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Javaria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Petula, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel
The Watergate was beautiful! The staff was attentive and friendly.
Yvonne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Martha, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

There was a mouse that ran across the floor during our check-in
Tylunda, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an amazing stay, 10/10.
Ashton, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Cesar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

5 star service from every associate I encountered. They hire well, train well and execute well on guest service. I showed up from a day riding bikes on the C&O Trail in muddy clothes and dirty bikes with room service closed and they treated me as though I walked out of a limo by grabbing bikes and storing in locked storage closet, telling me cleaning service will get the mud off the floor and helping me get a quick and easy food order by a near by restaurant. I’ll surely be back there the next trip to DC.
Kerry, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Watergate
The Watergate is a nice hotel in a terrific location. The property underwent a renovation a few years ago and we really enjoyed our stay. Housekeeping and front desk staff were top notch. One of our two beds was very comfortable, the other just OK. The rooftop terrace was a great place to have a cocktail at the end of the day (Pricey but fun). Fitness center and pool are great. Walking distance to Kennedy Center and GWU and I went for a run down at the National Mall. They have a Scandal room that you can reserve or tour from where the surveillance took place for the break in. Valet parking was $58 but we were able to find spots close by on the street.
Eric, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The incredible customer experience from the doorman to the front desk to the parking attendants. This was one of the best "service" experiences I have ever had. Class act and will surely stay at the Watergate again. Says a lot about the management, the hiring, the training and the focus they have on service as their number one priority.
Kerry, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

I wish I was in town for a longer stretch. I love the watergate and the staff are all lovely
Christine, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SAMUEL, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Kareem, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great place to spend my birthday week
Jaylin, 3-night family trip
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