InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf
Washington Dc District Of Columbia · United States
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Character and identity
The flagship of The Wharf, this 278-room property opened in 2017 as the contemporary counterpoint to D.C.'s grande dame hotels. The glassy façade mirrors the Potomac, while interiors lean into a maritime register: warm wood, brass detailing, sculptural lighting, and a tiered stone lobby with chocolate-toned seating. Many rooms open to balconies over the river, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing planes descending into DCA. Willowsong handles the serious cooking under chef Jeffrey Williams (squid ink orecchiette with jumbo lump crab, dry-aged striploin), with The Watering Hole on the marina and the 12th-floor WAVES infinity pool and bar above.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-minded leisure travellers who want a modern, water-facing base over a historic capital hotel, plus business guests drawn to the executive desks and well-planned room layouts. Concertgoers headed to The Anthem, couples wanting a balcony and a river view, and anyone who values walkable waterfront dining will be in their element.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing monument-side proximity or the gravitas of a Washington classic should book elsewhere. Some rooms face an internal air shaft rather than the Potomac, so view-seekers who don't confirm the orientation may be disappointed. Families wanting extensive kids' programming won't find it here.
Bottom line
The defining asset here is the river: balconies, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a 12th-floor infinity pool that turn an urban stay into something closer to a waterfront one. Book a Potomac-facing room (explicitly, not just a higher category) and aim for warm-weather months when the rooftop and Wharf promenade are at full tilt. Willowsong is worth a dinner reservation even if you're staying elsewhere.
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What this place offers
- Bar
- Gym
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Restaurant
- Table service
- Buffet dinner
