I was never actually in the Watergate, but I read an article about it when I was in college, and I thought that was where a single lady with cats should live!
I have a friend who lived in it during its hay day - the 70s. He had a pool as well. He was a writer for the Washington Star at the time. I remember visiting the place during the hearings and seeing all kinds of politicians coming and going near the outdoor bar. My parents and I were agog! I was there about two years ago and it didn’t look as spiffy as I remember it.