Intercontinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf By Ihg, Washington

Intercontinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf By Ihg - A luxury waterfront hotel with rooftop pool, spa, and Potomac River views

Located in Southwest's reimagined Wharf district, this Washington hotel features 278 rooms and suites across its waterfront property. The InterContinental offers a full-service luxury spa with five treatment rooms, a nail bar, and an oasis lounge, plus a 24/7 fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, weights, and cardio stations. Three dining venues include Willowsong restaurant, the 3500-square-foot 12 Stories penthouse bar with 13-foot windows, and The Watering Hole open-air bar. The property houses 17000 square feet of event space with 11 meeting rooms and multiple ballrooms overlooking the Potomac River. Guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, spa-inspired bathrooms, Nespresso makers, and 50-inch TVs with Bluetooth connectivity. Positioned 1 mile from the National Mall and Jefferson Memorial, the Intercontinental provides access to historic landmarks while anchoring The Wharf's mile-long stretch of restaurants and entertainment venues.

Pros

Rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views and exclusive guest access

Full-service luxury spa featuring five treatment rooms and nail services

Penthouse bar offering craft cocktails and locally-sourced seafood

Walking distance to major monuments and museums

Cons

Five-mile distance from Reagan National Airport

Rooftop pool hours limited to 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM