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

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
9.1 (899 reviews)
801 Wharf Street SW , Washington , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Clean and spacious rooms
Excellent location
Cons:
Long wait for breakfast
High amenity fee for minimal benefits

Categories

Cleanliness
9.15
Rooms spotless and clean environment reported in multiple reviews.
Service
9.65
Staff were very attentive and provided excellent customer service, with specific praises for Kitana and Errin.
Location
9.15
Great location on the Wharf with convenient access to shops and activities.
Room Quality
9.15
Nice spacious rooms and beautiful bathrooms with luxury products mentioned.
Amenities
8.65
Good amenities reported, though some complaints about the amenity fee.
Value for Money
8.85
Generally considered worth the price but some dissatisfaction with the elite program benefits.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Food quality was delicious, although there were mentions of wait times for breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.35
An exceptional experience highlighted in multiple reviews, with a high likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 17:48

Property Description

Luxurious Waterfront Location
Situated along the mile-long pier of The Wharf, our hotel offers a unique experience with access to restaurants, retail, and fun activities on DC’s Potomac River.

Modern Room Amenities
Indulge in comfort with Nespresso machines®, 50-inch Smart TVs with Bluetooth, in-room safes, and a stocked mini bar in every guestroom.

Exceptional Facilities
Enjoy three dining and bar options, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a business center, and a rooftop pool overlooking the DC skyline during your stay.

Experience convenience being just minutes away from major airports and iconic DC landmarks. Book your stay now to elevate your visit to Washington, D.C.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Dec 2, 2025 until Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DCA

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 65 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 899 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Bassem • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Amazing stay. Great balcony view, excellent valet service, approximately 20 minute walk to National mall area. Enjoyed o
Pros:

Amazing Views, Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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honestonlinereviews • Family • New York City, New York
10
Back to DC at the IHG Wharf!
Pros:

We always receive exemplary service here from staff. Front desk check in was a breeze, the ambassador upgrade was handled perfectly well as we had booked a balcony room on purpose so appreciate them waiting to speak to us before the upgrade. Alex went above and beyond to take care of us and greatly appreciate her!
Valet and doormen are friendly, always greeting and saying enjoy/have a nice day. I wish we could clone her and be the only front desk agent at every property!! While packing up, they asked if there was anything else they could help with.
Aidan the bellman was super professional and courteous.

Check out was a little challenging as they were not able to correctly apply my ambassador free weekend night. Took a few tries and about 10 minutes to get it right.
While not concierge's fault directly, I should have asked for the local benefits at the time of check in. I wasn't able to get the ben and jerry's coupons on time to use before we left but Shujaat did make it up to us by providing 2 drink tickets that we were able to use before leaving. Appreciate his ability to ensure we were accommodated.

2026-04-16 • via Tripadvisor
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8lynnes • Family
10
A great hotel in a beautiful city
Pros:

We had a wonderful experience at the InterContinental at the Wharf. We had a beautiful room with a view. We had our choice of several breakfast offerings. All were delicious. Service at the restaurant was friendly and efficient. Front desk staff was welcoming. The concierge, Shujatt Khan, was a huge part of making our trip a great one as he arranged for cars and difficult to get reservations at great restaurants. I had the pleasure of working with him before our arrival and during our stay. I would recommend the hotel highly and hope to visit again.

2026-04-14 • via Tripadvisor
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lsG8619SZ • Family
10
Excellent spot
Pros:

Such a lovely hotel! Modern, chic, yet with a warm atmosphere. The service was impeccable - the staff was so welcoming, helpful, and amenable. The rooms and bathroom were great with unique views off the enclosed balcony of both the river and the capitol, and the rooftop pool with views of the Potomac was fabulous. Staying on the wharf really makes a trip to DC a nice combination of waterside vacation and historical city vacation. Fantastic hotel manager and concierge staff, too!

2026-04-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Dohun • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything is good except the breakfast that is too expensive comparing the quality.

Cons:

Breakfast is not that great but just too expensive

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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J4097KBrhondad • Couples
10
Hotel review
Pros:

The hotel personnel was really good ST the concierge was fabulous he always greeted us by. Our name was very eager to help us with everything and anything we needed did not lose patience with us and alwayshad a smile on his face, also Aidan doorman was absolutely wonderful as well always had a smile. Answer our questions about restaurants, and told us about things to do in the area. He was very, very, sweet.

2026-04-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Azadeh • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
9
979shawnm • Couples • Missoula, Montana
10
Excellent location and service. Right on the Wharf.
Pros:

Lots of excellent restaurants nearby. The staff at the hotel is really nice and friendly. They are always trying to make your stay more enjoyable.

2026-04-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Coralys • solo_traveller • us
9
Great experience
Pros:

Right at the Wharf next to many restaurant options

Cons:

Difficult for share rides to find it

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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W2956JXjuliej • Business
10
We held a conference March 24-26, 2026
Pros:

I just wanted to send a huge thank you for the truly exceptional job the hotels team did with our conference.

Everything from the planning to the execution felt seamless, and it was clear how much care and attention went into every detail. Your staff was not only professional but genuinely warm and accommodating, which made such a difference for both our team and our guests.

We received so many positive comments, and it’s all thanks to the incredible experience you created. It’s not easy to make an event feel both polished and welcoming, but they did exactly that.

We’re so grateful and would absolutely love the opportunity to work together again.

A special shout out to Addison Teng, Tito, Marcelo, Jacky Diaz & Liana Acha and the entire Banquets Team, I truly appreciated their hard work and support.

2026-04-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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tommyhX9276HS • Family
6
Pricey for an average stay
Pros:

Stayed one night. Great location. Room was nice, especially the bathroom. Beds were comfortable but not luxury level. Hotel was clean and had a nice atmosphere. However, I would likely not stay at this hotel again or any IHG property in the future. This was our first stay with this brand (frequently stay at Marriott and Hilton brands) and this one left me with a negative overall experience. Mostly due to value. For the price of the stay to not have complementary bottled water provided in room was disappointing. We were disturbed by room service at 10am, asking when we were checking out (standard checkout is 11am). Felt rushed to checkout. One of the cabinet doors in our room was broken and fell on my foot. The hotel adds a $35 fee for items that other hotel brands add for free (wifi etc). Overnight parking is $75. Value is very poor. I would place a stay here valued at $250-$350 per night (our rate was $600ish). If you can find a low rate and expectations are modest, maybe the IC would be a solid pick. Otherwise other options in the area would likely be better.

2026-04-05 • via Tripadvisor
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jfO9158AV • Couples
10
Wonderful
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel where the staff actually care about you and your experience. The rooms are luxurious, clean and spacious.

2026-04-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Wenqiu • extended_group • us
5
Pros:

location

Cons:

breakfast service is too slow

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • ua
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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R • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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ljI5891IL • Solo travel
4
Awful
Pros:

Valet brought me my vehicle smoking a cigarette and he dropped cigarette ash in my car. Contacted management and they never contacted me back.

2026-04-03 • via Tripadvisor
5
578meredithj • Family
10
Family brunch
Pros:

We had a wonderful family brunch while visiting the cherry blossoms! Very attentive staff and delicious food! Easy to access the Warf to walk right from the restaurant.

2026-03-31 • via Tripadvisor
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S9156KEgregm • Family
10
Family Trip
Pros:

Amazing people! They were soooo nice.

2026-03-30 • via Tripadvisor