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InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf

801 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, USA, 20024
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About us

Welcome to InterContinental Washington D.C.- The Wharf, winner of the Conde Nast Readers Choice award, ranking as the #4 hotel in Washington, D.C. and the #40 luxury hotel in the world. Featuring 278 luxury guestrooms and suites that showcase the unique blend of contemporary style, class sophistication, and sustainable design. Boasting various ways for guests to relax while visiting – we’re nestled along the historic Washington Channel and part of D.C.’s newest community – The Wharf; A world-class, mixed-use waterfront development.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built2017
Renovated2025
Total meeting space22,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms278
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Best Hotels U.S. News 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards: Best Hotels in Washington 2024 #22 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C. - 2022 U.S. News & World Report #9 in the Top 10 Hotels in Washington, D.C. in Travel + Leisure’s 2019 World’s Best Awards InterContinental Washington D.C.- The Wharf Sliver Winner, Northeast. NorthStar Meetings Group | April 12, 2019

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Jun 25, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 1, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Sep 3, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
Sep 7, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Sep 06 - Oct 31Mar 01 - Jul 05
Shoulder season
Nov 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Jul 06 - Sep 05

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
22,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,304 sq. ft.
Space (private)
12,400 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
3,672 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
4,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
2,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
5,304 sq. ft.
52 x 102 sq. ft.
18 ft.
660
99
400
630
660
288
210
280
120
2,704 sq. ft.
52 x 52 sq. ft.
18 ft.
291
57
200
261
291
144
60
-
72
1,196 sq. ft.
52 x 23 sq. ft.
18 ft.
140
48
100
140
140
72
46
-
54
1,404 sq. ft.
52 x 27 sq. ft.
18 ft.
162
45
100
150
162
72
46
-
54
817 sq. ft.
32 x 25 sq. ft.
10 ft.
110
24
40
110
83
39
24
-
30
419 sq. ft.
24 x 17 sq. ft.
10 ft.
14
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14
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245 sq. ft.
17 x 14 sq. ft.
10 ft.
24
-
10
15
24
-
12
--
1,098 sq. ft.
39 x 28 sq. ft.
10 ft.
108
30
60
80
108
54
30
-
36
890 sq. ft.
32 x 28 sq. ft.
10 ft.
120
24
60
80
120
54
30
-
42

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
278
Single (1 bed)
178
Single (1 bed) rate
$299.00 - $899.00
Double (2 beds)
100
Double (2 beds) rate
$299.00 - $499.00
Suites
33
Tax rate
10%
Occupancy rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Conveniently located seconds away from major thoroughfares, just a few blocks to public transit stops, and a mere five miles from the Washington Reagan National Airport. Getting to the Wharf District is easy and effortless, so you can focus on enjoying your stay.
Distance from airport 5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Camp Wharf at the Firepit

Camp Wharf at the Firepit

Recreation
1 min
It's S'more fun at The Wharf! Visit Camp Wharf where you'll find a wood-burning fire and a vintage Airstream trailer with everything you need for the perfect s'more—marshmallow, chocolate, graham cracker, and roasting stick.
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Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards Rental

Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards Rental

Recreation
2 mins
Whether you want to rent a kayak to get away from it all or get all your friends onto paddleboards for the first time, we have ways for everyone to enjoy a day out on the water. Just stop by The Wharf Boathouse on Recreation Pier to get geared up.
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The Spy Museum

The Spy Museum

Museum
5 mins
Test your spy skills at seventeen different digital and physical interactives spread throughout the Museum. You’ll be challenged to remember your cover identity, crack codes, and uncover hidden dead drop sites. It is an 8 minute walk from The Wharf but there's also a complimentary shuttle that leaves The Wharf every 20 minutes and takes you directly to their front door.
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Museum of The Bible

Museum
15 mins
An intricately crafted exhibit space re-creates a first-century village for guests and a memorable experience from the time and place where Jesus lived.
400 4th St SW
Washington, DC, US 20024
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Museum
10 mins
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
1400 Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC, US 20560
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Water Taxi & Wharf Jitney

Water Taxi & Wharf Jitney

Recreation
3 mins
Introducing one of the best ways to view the city and the easiest mode of transportation to get to destinations on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers: our new water taxi. And if you just want to get across the Washington Channel, catch our jitney to East Potomac Park for a round of golf or a leisurely stroll

Union Stage

Nightlife
3 mins
A new music venue that will host some of the biggest concerts in DC. With good eats and a superior sound system, it has everything you need.
740 Water Street
Washington, DC, US 20024
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Pearl Street Warehouse

Pearl Street Warehouse

Nightlife
3 mins
Music lovers enjoy live-and-up-close American music performances from around the country with a side of great food.
33 Pearl Street SW
Washington, DC, US 20024
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ANTHEM

ANTHEM

Nightlife
5 mins
Acoustically advanced concert venue that can hold up to 6,000 people and features everything from mega shows to intimate performances.
901 WHARF ST SW
Washington, DC, US 20024
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Cantina Marina

Nightlife
1 blk
This dockside, tiki-style bar welcomes guests to hang out by the marina and sip tropical drinks. Snack on local seafood and listen to live music while enjoying a mesmerizing view of the sunset.
600 Water Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
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East Potomac Golf Course

East Potomac Golf Course

Recreation
4 mins
East Potomac Golf Course (Also known as Hains Point Golf Course) is located on the Hains Point Island on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Its home to the Nation's first Cherry Blossoms. East Potomac contains two 9-hole courses and one 18-hole, (36-Holes total), along with a heated, covered and lighted Driving Range, Miniature Golf, Practice Holes and The Potomac Grille.
972 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20024
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The Gangplank Marina

The Gangplank Marina

Recreation
1 blk
Located in the protected Washington Channel, Gangplank is a commercial marina serving Washington’s premier sightseeing cruises. See the Jefferson Memorial and other DC landmarks from the glass-enclosed, luxury of Entertainment Cruises' The Odyssey featuring elegant multi-course meals and the Spirit of Washington known for popular brunch cruises.
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Hain's Point

Recreation
4 mins
This scenic peninsula between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River is a recreational haven with golf, swimming, running and biking.
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Women's Titanic Memorial

Historical landmark
3 blks
Located in Washington Channel Park, this memorial was authorized by Congress in 1917 and funded by donations from 25,000 American women honoring the men who died during the sinking of the Titanic Ship in 1912. You may remember Kate Winslet, striking a similar pose, in the Academy Award winning movie “The Titanic.”
Washington Channel Park, SW
Washington, DC 20024
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The Washington Marina

Recreation
1 blk
Full Service Marine Facility with Ship’s Store, Service Department, Boat Slips & one of the nation’s largest parts and accessory suppliers with over 30,000 parts in stock. A DC Marina with 65 years of boating located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital and within walking distance to The National Monument, Tidal Basin (and Cherry Blossoms) and a 5 minute cab ride to NATS Stadium! A favorite with year round slip holders and transients.
1300 Maine Ave, S.W
Washington, DC 20024
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ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER

ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER

Theater
1 blk
Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres. Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater features a centralized lobby with 3 state-of-the-art performance venues; on-site cafe; and easily accessible seating and parking. Waterfront metro, Green Line. Groups of 10 or more save up to 50%.
1101 6th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
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US Capitol

Historical landmark
4 mins
The U.S. Capitol Building is the center of American democracy. The world-famous domed building is home to the House and Senate and it’s where America’s congressmen and congresswomen conduct business, debate laws and pass bills on behalf of the American people.
E. Capitol St. NE & 1st St. NE
Washington, DC
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Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Museum
1 mi
The majestic Hirshhorn has a rotating roster of exhibitions, steadily engaging audiences with the finest in modern and contemporary artwork.
Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC, US
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National Air & Space Museum

Museum
1 mi
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, also called the NASM, is a museum in Washington, D.C.. It holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. It was established in 1946 as the National Air Museum and opened its main building on the National Mall near L'Enfant Plaza in 1976. NASM is a center for research into the history and science of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Almost all space and aircraft on display are originals or the original backup craft.
Independence Avenue at 6th Street SW
Washington, DC
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InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/about/green-engage
Does InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.ihgplc.com/~/media/Files/I/Ihg-Plc/responsible-business/global-diversity-and-inclusion-policy-statement.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC, WHO
Does InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All high touch areas are cleaned hourly
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