'No need to break in': Watergate Hotel reopens after $125M renovation

Washington's Watergate Hotel, located in the complex that spawned the political scandal that ended Richard Nixon's presidency, reopened this week following a $125M renovation. The hotel had been closed since 2007.

The renovation emphasizes the building's mid-century design, and retained some of the hotel’s original structures, including a curvaceous staircase and indoor pool.

The hotel offers guest cheeky reminders of the Watergate's illustrious past with key cards that say "no need to break in" and pens emblazoned with "stolen from The Watergate Hotel."

In addition to 336 guest rooms, there are 32 suites, including two ultra-luxe Presidential Suites. On-site bars and restaurants include Top of the Gate, scheduled to open later this summer with 360-degree views of the D.C. skyline.

The hotel's location is convenient for business and leisure travelers, located next to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and close to the National Mall, State Department and George Washington University.

Promotional rates for later in June start at $287 a night; book at thewatergatehotel.com.