InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Suite, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking (Constellation)
Interior
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 Single Bed (Anchor) | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
801 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • National Mall
    12 min walk
  • Bistro Du Jour
    1 min walk
  • L'Enfant Plaza Station
    10 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    14 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking (Constellation)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Wharf View Juliet Balcony)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Anchor)

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (Juliet Balcony)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Water)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Knot)

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Compass)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (Juliet Balcony)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Juliet Balcony)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (Juliet Balcony)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Wharf View, High Floor)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Wharf View, High Floor)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

In the heart of Washington, InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Washington Monument and United States Capitol. .This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Jefferson Memorial and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Washington Monument - 3 min drive
  • United States Capitol - 3 min drive
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Lincoln Memorial - 5 min drive
  • White House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • L'Enfant Plaza Station - 10 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bartaco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surfside - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jessie Taylor Seafood - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hanks Oyster Bar - Wharf - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel

Riverwalk Washington hotel in Southwest with a marina
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel offers 278 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 278 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 2.00 mi.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-out. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Waves - This rooftop bar is located by the pool. Open select days.
Watering Hole - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered self parking on site (USD 60 per day)
  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Free local area shuttle up to 2.00 mi
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 30-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Waves
  • Watering Hole

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (17000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 11

Outdoors

  • Marina on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 150
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 150
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.79 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 30 to 50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 60 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Intercontinental Washington D.c. Wharf Hotel
Intercontinental D.c. Wharf Hotel
Intercontinental Washington D.c. Wharf
Intercontinental D.c. Wharf
InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel Hotel

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teffron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent property excellent staff overall excellent experience will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at Warf!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.View was amazing. Staff were very welcoming and hospitable. Valet was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Service under expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In DC for my wife’s interview. From check in to check out was amazing. Valet was professional and handled my i8 well. Poolside bar and pool were great. Breakfast was wonderful. Staff were friendly, kind and helpful. I’ll come back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Customer excellence.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on the water. Shopping and food in walking distance. Easy to get to the tourist destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

peter, Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all regional attractions, although expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was from Saturday, September 07 - Tuesday, September 09. Hotel was beautiful, clean, modern, with great amenities. Great location to all the attractions in DC. All the staff was friendly, courteous, annd informative, especially Benjamin, the concierge, and Bryan, server in Dockside restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area. Wish I could haves stayed a few more nights. One night was not enough
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bronxville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shaina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From first moment we arrived the staff was accommodating,professional and wonderful as was the facility. Great room, great gym and great area!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this place, feels like you get your money worth. Wife and loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel on the Wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024