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InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf
801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Lowest upcoming
$186
21 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$1,937
4 Jul 2026
Median nightly
$272
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
19 to 25 Dec
27% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 19–25 Dec 2026
at $199/night
(27% below median)
Review
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2019
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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801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Washington Dc District Of Columbia, United States · 38.8794° N, 77.0248° W
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