IC DC The Wharf

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes! New GM started in early January and it looks like RA recognition is improving.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Deluxe, received Water Suite.

How are the rooms?
The Water Suite has become one of my favorites because of the view from the bedroom. It doesn't have a balcony and is smaller than the Compass Suite but I do love the sunset views from the corner bedroom.
Housekeeping is not automatic, they would text me daily to see if I wanted housekeeping.
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How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge. There doesn't appear to be a price cap on the breakfast anymore with new GM (was $50/day for most of covid, then changed to $80/day for the last few months). I'm not sure if you can still get room service breakfast as an option though (tried to ask the front desk agent but she just gave me standard room service hours). The restaurant has a good selection of choices and everything was served pretty quickly.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Bottle of Pinot Noir and macarons

How was the minibar?
Minibar is still good. Half bottles of red and white wines; gin, rum, vodka; 4 beers; sparkling water and other non alcoholic options. Had to text to get minibar refilled

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-- New GM as of mid January, received a handwritten note from him and not the usual standard RA card
-- Hotel room views
-- Room upgrade
-- Location at the Wharf

-Bad
-- When I checked out, there was a lot of activity in the lobby. The front desk agent said she'd take care of removing breakfast and minibar charges and email me the bill. Of course, no email by the time I got to the airport so I texted the hotel to ask for it. All breakfast and minibar charges were still on my bill so actually had to text twice to get everything removed. Just a hassle.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes

Would you return?
Yes!