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The Watershed

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel in Norwalk with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Cozy seating area with a fireplace, sofa, and armchairs, offering a view of the outdoors.
Conference room with large windows, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating for meetings and presentations.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and TV, offering a view of the outdoors.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere with a wooden reception desk, framed botanical illustrations, and woven light fixtures.
Relax by the pool in a serene outdoor space with lounge chairs and a bar area under a pergola.
The Watershed - Formerly Hotel Zero Degrees, nestled by the river, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, express check-out and concierge services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$152 nightly
The total price is $175
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Superior King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Deluxe Double Double ADA Compliant)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Classic Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Superior King ADA Compliant)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View (Studio King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 502 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, River View (Studio King ADA Compliant)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 400 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Deluxe Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851

What's nearby

  • The SoNo Collection - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Historic South Norwalk - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Norwalk Maritime Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Maritime Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Compo Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial) - 26 min drive
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN) - 27 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 46 min drive
  • Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 48 min drive
  • Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic) - 78 min drive
  • MacArthur Airport (ISP) - 99 min drive
  • South Norwalk Station - 9 min drive
  • East Norwalk Station - 11 min drive
  • Southport Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dry Dock Bar & Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Li's Brothers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Watershed

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Watershed. After getting a workout at the 24-hour fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 96 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Debit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite garage
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (1200 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2013
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 51
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Hotel Zero
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
Hotel Zero Norwalk
Norwalk Hotel Zero
Zero Degrees Hotel Norwalk
Zero Degrees Norwalk
Zero Hotel
Zero Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel
The Watershed Norwalk
Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
The Watershed Hotel Norwalk
The Watershed Formerly Hotel Zero Degrees

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Watershed?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Watershed?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Watershed?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Watershed and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Watershed also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Watershed?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Watershed like?

The Watershed is located by the river. Popular attractions include Fairfield University, which is 19 minutes away by car.

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The Watershed Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Location
Lobby
Breakfast
Trains
Bed
View
Shower

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered excellent dining experiences with great food, attentive staff, and a lovely atmosphere. (8 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient with a large parking lot available on site. (6 reviews)
  • The property's fitness center features brand new, upgraded equipment. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! We would definitely stay again.
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel in Norwalk. Was impressed with their Zen makeup of the lobby and hallway. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. Definitely made my stay perfect and would go back when I’m in the area.
ANDREW, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel!

This hotel is gorgeous, clean and updated with a friendly, helpful staff. Free parking. Beautiful bathrooms. Even the hallways are beautiful. I would stay there anytime and every time.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Very nice stay. Fully updated and beautifully decorated hotel. Free continental breakfast and parking. Would definitely recommend.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!
Mariah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful staff

Nice hotel, wonderful service, enjoyable stay. Note the back rooms of the hotel are literally right next to the train tracks, so you will notice the noise throughout the night. Continental breakfast is a little lacking.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay with great vibe
Yiwen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice local hotel
Veronica, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Solid option

Comfortable, clean and spacious room. Fast WiFi. Coffee station off the main lobby in the mornings is ok but tends to run out, Small gym is ok in a pinch.
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice! The room and facilities were clean and new and the restaurant was very good.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was there for work purposes had a great time property was great.
Lorie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a pleasant surprise, how clean it was, how quiet it was, we had a great time.
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our second time staying and it was a lot better because of the renovation completed. The stay was friendly and we enjoyed our room.
Chanthy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Shamsul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Annemarie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel
catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, entire hotel was clean, bed was extremely comfortable and we loved the decor
jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely renovated
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Modern Stay

Great, friendly staff. Very accommodating. Went the extra mile. Lobby is cool. Good vibe. Included breakfast was a nice touch.
Josh, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nicely renovated and very helpful staff Several weddings going on and loud guests in halls past midnight Very noisy ice machine near my room making sleep difficult Parking spaces quite tight Breakfast fair
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Ambient
Jose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room and bathroom were spotless. Would definitely stay here again.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nicely updated hotel

beautiful hotel, very clean the walls are paper thin you can hear everything/everyone above below and around you.
Briana, 2-night trip