The Watershed

Riverfront hotel in Norwalk with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

December 2025

23

January 2026

Front of property - The Watershed (Norwalk)

Lobby sitting area - The Watershed (Norwalk)

Check-in/check-out kiosk - The Watershed (Norwalk)

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning

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

$161 nightly

Dec 27 - Dec 28

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 23 - Dec 24

Tomorrow

Dec 24 - Dec 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding

400 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

502 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

City view
Sleeps 1
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$111 nightly

Dec 28 - Dec 29

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

353 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851

What's nearby

The Curb Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Center Seven Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Caldor Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Gateway Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Yale University - 41 min drive - 62.8 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

‪Aromas Peruvian Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
‪Italia Pizzeria Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Siena Norwalk - ‬1 min walk

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.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 96 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

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)

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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 in Cranbury. Popular attractions include The SoNo Collection, which is 4 minutes away by car.

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The Watershed Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The on-site restaurant offered excellent dining experiences with great food, attentive staff, and a lovely atmosphere. (9 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)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Restaurant

Location

Lobby

Breakfast

Trains

Bed

View

Shower

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

Amazing hotel, rooms provide every comfort

Isolde, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2025

The hotel was beautiful and clean, and the staff was very nice. Would love to come back.

Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2025

Great looking place at a great location

Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 14, 2025

Yes, staff was professional

Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 7, 2025

Location and vibe of hotel

mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 25, 2025

This was a surprise of a boutique hotel!! So many cute and eclectic details. The beds are amazing and the room was spacious with a desk. Also the Italian restaurant on site was 5 star.

Heide, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 20, 2025

Excellent

Great service and very clean rooms

Dr. Liat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 27, 2025

Wonderful hotel in the middle of the western part of town. Very classy hotel with friendly staff and exceptional restaurant.

Joye, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

Great hotel, staff, amenities and continental breakfast included with delicious coffee! We would recommend and stay again.

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 29, 2025

Striking design - very pleasant environment, especially the lobby and breakfast area which overlook a peaceful stream. Rooftop deck is amazing. We’d go out of our way to stay here if we return to CT.

Martha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 14, 2025

Nice hotel, restaurant and overall ambiance

Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

Lovely staff, clean and good location

Dana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 1, 2025

The hotel was lovely and the staff was wonderful. The decor in the lobby, on the rooftop deck and in the rooms is great. However, advertising as a riverfront hotel is somewhat deceptive as you can barely see the river and most of it is dried up :( This is a city hotel, but a lovely one.

Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2025

Lovely and charming hotel with a nice view of the river. Very clean with a rustic yet charming look. Would definitely stay again

Erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

The property was really nice, updated I had the king room which was very spacious. The hotel was very modern I would definitely be staying there again. Not to mention they had complimentary breakfast.

Odaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 25, 2025

Rooftop area was relaxing

Walter, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 3, 2025

The breakfast was not well stocked. No milk for the cereal was visible. One of the coffees was out. The room was nice, clean and spacious. The hotel was very attractive. A train runs right behind the hotel but I didn't find it bad. It was a commuter rail not freight.

Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

Loved it!! Clean, new, tastefully decorated. On-site restaurant was lovely!! Great experience

Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

Lovely property very comfortable!

Ethne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 22, 2025

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

Jul 20, 2025

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

Sep 3, 2025

I will stay again. One issue was that there was no hot water at breakfast. Room was clean and crisp. Staff was efficient. Price was great.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 21, 2025

Very professional and friendly staff.

Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 17, 2025

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