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The Watershed

3.5 star property

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A wooden interior with a reception desk, framed botanical prints, and a sign reading "The Water."
Front of property
A wooden interior with hanging woven light fixtures, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and string lights.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851
  • Place, The Curb Dog Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Seven Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caldor Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Superior King)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Deluxe King)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a sofa.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Classic Queen)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a view of trees through the window.

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

  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a view of trees through the window.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall and a window with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Watershed

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
The Watershed offers 96 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Watershed. During your stay, you'll be close to Silvermine Arts Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gateway Shopping Center and a few minutes from Waveny Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Watershed. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Watershed was completed in April 2024.

This 3.5-star Norwalk hotel is smoke free.

The Watershed has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,200 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (130 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2013
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

The Watershed Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was phenomenal, the staff was great and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean and modern hotel Staff are so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all around, it always consistently very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very good room and bath & great staff. Good breakfast options. Safe parking too. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and bar!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were very clean. The staff were friendly and informative. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in the area. Great staff. Great service Clean rooms So aesthetically pleasing Great restaurant and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and staff was super helpful and friendly. The train that goes by is really annoying but other than that the stay was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Staff is great. I should stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tavar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and room was clean, spacious and enough for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very friendly, room was very clean, 100% satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here twice in the past 2 months. It is a lovely boutique hotel. The rooms are neatly designed clean and such a comfortable bed. Great simple breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a really great hotel overall. Super comfortable bed, very clean room overall. Classic example of how hotels should be run regardless of luxury class. Wonderful staff and including small details matters. The attached restaurant shouldn’t be missed either, delish!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is very new so nice wood floors and stylish decor thru out Restaurant Siena was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Hotel staff was excellent, good bar/ restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all beautiful and comfortable! The staff was very kind and helpful. The free breakfast was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was great and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious, comfortable, well appointed. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccably clean hotel! The staff is also top notch, very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is nicely decorated and recently updated. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms fully stocked. There is an attached restaurant and bar. Light continental breakfast/coffee included. Parking was free and covered parking spots. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025