IC Washington DC - The Wharf

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - what a surprise after my last visit at the end of June!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Deluxe, received Compass Suite on 4th Floor which had 2 patios (one off the bedroom and one off the living area).

How are the rooms?
Modern, with great views of the wharf and Potomac River. I've stayed in a Compass Suite a few times before (a great corner room with decent size living area and in the past I've had one or two juliet balconies), but I really liked this room with the patios.
The only toiletries that have been available during COVID have been soap, bath gel, shampoo, conditioner but during this stay, all toiletries were fully stocked again, hopefully, it will stay that way.

How is the exec. lounge?
There isn't one.
​​​The Royal Ambassador breakfast during COVID had previously been $50 per day for room service breakfast, but the new restaurant, Moon Rabbit, is now open for breakfast (still $50 a day max which is fine for one person but 2 people could go over that amount). A decent selection, including some Vietnamese fusion options and everything was brought out pretty quickly.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Lately, I've been receiving macarons and a bottle of wine, but this last stay I received a bottle of prosecco and chocolate covered strawberries.

How was the minibar?
Still stocked and a basic selection. A few beers, Johnny Walker Black, Tito's vodka, gin, 375 ml bottles of red and white wine, sparkling water, mixers.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
Upgrade to Compass Suite for a 3 night stay
Great staff and there seem to be more new hires.
Happy to see the restaurant is open again for breakfast
Prosecco as a welcome gift
Everyday they would text to see if I wanted housekeeping or minibar refill
Location at The Wharf

-Bad
Nothing this time!

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes

Would you return?
Yes, but the upgrades here have been extremely hit or miss!