Intercontinental The Wharf, WashingtonIntercontinental The Wharf in Washington, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 207 hotels we score in Washington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $996 a night (cached, not a live quote).The InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf is a large luxury hotel with 278 rooms and suites on the Potomac River waterfront in the Wharf district of Washington, D.C. Rooms follow a contemporary style with sustainable design elements, and the property includes a rooftop pool with river views, a spa, gym, restaurant and valet parking. Guests are close to the neighbourhood's restaurants, shops and attractions, and within reach of the city's main monuments and museums. It suits travellers wanting an upscale, well-located base for sightseeing or business, and it is pet friendly. The main drawback is price: rates start around $996 per night, so it is a significant outlay for most budgets.What stands out

Spacious, comfortable rooms with river views

Attentive and helpful staff

Rooftop pool overlooking the Potomac

Direct access to Wharf dining and shops

Watch out for

Very high nightly rates

Some review scores are middling

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