InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
801 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • Washington Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • United States Capitol
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • White House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Single Bed (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 (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 (Juliet Balcony, View)

  • 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, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 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, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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, Mobility Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

  • 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 by IHG 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 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hanks Oyster Bar - Wharf - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

Riverwalk hotel with a marina and a full-service spa
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG 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 by IHG 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 65 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 to 50 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Watering Hole
  • Waves

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 17,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
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 65 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1184 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

CarolLynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the live music in the lobby and the hot chocolate, and warm apple cider. All of the staff were super friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aileen

Travelled with family
Everything good but restaurants service in last days breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and cleanliness were top tier. I truly enjoy the roof top access as well. The hotel acclimated our birthday celebration free of charge. Thank you again I had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful hotel! Gorgeous views, lots of restaurants within walking distance, excellent staff who pay attention to detail, and a first-rate breakfast. Comfortable rooms with spacious bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Akeya

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura G.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in DC, hands down! We stayed during thanksgiving week and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is so modern yet makes you feel like home thanks to the friendly staff. The Restaurant had great breakfast and Sipan was an excellent waiter, he provided above and beyond five-star superb hospitality. Ercan the front desk manager is incredibly professional and helpful, he made our stay the most amazing experience! The hotel itself is great but the amazing staff is really why we will be coming back here next time, they are true gem here.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Hiroyasu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms are beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so very nice and helpful. This a beautiful property and i loved my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose the hotel because the rooms said soundproofed.. But I Don’t think the rooms are as sound proof as they claim. Other than That it was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

4/10 Poor

Tanya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Greyssi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the wharf! There were many choices for dining in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024