InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf
InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf blends sleek modern design with nautical flair, anchoring the capital’s buzzy new waterfront development. Opened in 2017 as the flagship hotel of The Wharf, this contemporary property brings upscale polish and convenience to the southwest D.C. riverfront. Its clean-lined architecture and glassy façade mirror the surrounding water, while interiors channel a maritime aesthetic — think warm wood accents, sculptural lighting and art inspired by D.C.’s naval history.
Steps from some of the city’s top dining, popular music venue The Anthem and some of the city’s best water (and plane-spotting) views, the hotel appeals to both leisure and business travelers seeking a stylish base. Many of the 278 accommodations offer sweeping views of the Potomac River and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, plus exceptional soaking tubs in the larger suites.
With a rooftop pool, delicious dining and prime walkability, the InterContinental offers guests a clean, contemporary energy in the heart of one of D.C.’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
- The best place to be in good weather is no doubt the hotel’s guest-only infinity-edge pool and WAVES bar with sweeping Potomac vistas. The 12th-floor deck is a guest favorite for sunset cocktails and post-concert gatherings.
- At Willowsong, chef Jeffrey Williams focuses on local ingredients to create seasonal, contemporary American dishes, like squid ink orecchiette with jumbo lump crab and a dry-aged striploin with cipollini soubise.
- Did we mention the views? Watch planes taking off and landing at DCA from floor-to-ceiling glass windows along the Potomac, all from bed. Or get closer to the water at open-air bar The Watering Hole, which sits across from the D.C. hotel overlooking the marina.
- The location is one of D.C.’s best for a concert or night on the town — guests are steps from buzzy venue The Anthem and waterfront activities at The Wharf.
- In a town known for historic grande dame hotels, this sleekly modern property feels significantly more contemporary, all while retaining D.C. charm, such as monument views.
- The 278 guest rooms and suites boast clean-lined, maritime-inspired interiors with pops of calming deep blues and gray.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms ensure ample natural light, and river views are present from many, offering a calming experience in the heart of the city.
- While some entry-level rooms in the luxury hotel overlook interior spaces, many upgraded categories boast wide-angle water vistas — and the views are worth the splurge.
- Spa-style marble bathrooms boast luxe rainfall showers, while top suites offer deep egg-shaped soaking tubs perfect for a spa-like retreat.
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