Oct 24, 2017, 7:07 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
Intercontinental Washington The Wharf
Address
801 Washington Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20024
Tel +1 202 800-0844
Link to hotel:
https://wharfintercontinentaldc.com/
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washc/hoteldetail
Location:
Google Maps
Next tube / subway station:
Waterfront / SEU Station served by green
Shuttle
Not a hotel shuttle, but from "The Wharf" to various points of interest:
https://www.wharfdc.com/getting-here/southwest-shuttle/
See also this post
Experiences
Royal Ambassador
October 2017
Address
801 Washington Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20024
Tel +1 202 800-0844
Link to hotel:
https://wharfintercontinentaldc.com/
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washc/hoteldetail
Location:
Google Maps
Next tube / subway station:
Waterfront / SEU Station served by green
Shuttle
Not a hotel shuttle, but from "The Wharf" to various points of interest:
https://www.wharfdc.com/getting-here/southwest-shuttle/
See also this post
Experiences
Royal Ambassador
October 2017
InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf
Dec 2, 2017, 2:36 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: DFW
Posts: 675
Thanks for the input. I booked 2 paid nights at the Wharf and 2 paid nights at the Willard so a back to back stay will give me a good idea.
Any idea on what the upgrade room should be from the normal Deluxe King in either hotel?
Any idea on what the upgrade room should be from the normal Deluxe King in either hotel?
Dec 4, 2017, 3:29 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 150
King Deluxe upgrades to the King Premier Riverview, has a nice view out over the Wharf.
Jan 5, 2018, 6:19 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
Now showing 60K points a night...Doh! 
Edit: do they have a club here? If so, what is the quality and access like? TIA
Edit: do they have a club here? If so, what is the quality and access like? TIA
Jan 6, 2018, 1:41 am
#20
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SEA town
Programs: Alaska LTG, HHonors-Gld, IHG-Dia, LT MR Ti
Posts: 627
Jan 31, 2018, 5:01 pm
#21
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: DL PM - IC RA - HHonors Gold - Hertz Gold - AA - US - CO - Choice Privileges
Posts: 1,656
Oh my. I booked three point nights in June for 35,000 points per night as an alternative to a stay at the Willard. The current rate is 60,000 points per night. Curious if the original rate was an error. The booking remains but will most likely be cancelled.
Jan 31, 2018, 5:08 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 398
I don't think it was an error. I think it was a new hotel and they were trying to get people in the doors.
Once reservations/popularity hit a certain point, things increased most likely to what they are hoping are stable rates/redemptions.
Many of us reserved point stays at 35k/night, including myself. My stay is in 15 days. No notice from the hotel about not honoring the rate and reservation still shows on the app.
Once reservations/popularity hit a certain point, things increased most likely to what they are hoping are stable rates/redemptions.
Many of us reserved point stays at 35k/night, including myself. My stay is in 15 days. No notice from the hotel about not honoring the rate and reservation still shows on the app.
Feb 11, 2018, 10:01 am
#23
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 398
Quick update since I'm here now and booked at the 35k points/night.
the booking was honored without question. The front desk didn't even bring up the rate difference.
was also upgraded as an ambassador even though not guaranteed on reward nights. so overall, the 35k rate was honored and wasn't treated any differently.
the hotel is really nice. Unfortunately it's pouring rain, but really like the area. The free shuttle bus makes getting to the national mall area easy too, so no complaints about being a couple miles outside downtown.
the booking was honored without question. The front desk didn't even bring up the rate difference.
was also upgraded as an ambassador even though not guaranteed on reward nights. so overall, the 35k rate was honored and wasn't treated any differently.
the hotel is really nice. Unfortunately it's pouring rain, but really like the area. The free shuttle bus makes getting to the national mall area easy too, so no complaints about being a couple miles outside downtown.
Feb 21, 2018, 2:17 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Programs: MyWaitrose, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond & BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,685
Just back from a night here. I had booked two nights at the Canopy but then for $108 I decided to try out the IC and tick off an accelerate goal.
I was upgraded to a King Riverview room, which had a lovely view overlooking the wharf and river. There's a bit of plane noise but you can sit and watch the planes opposite at DCA if you wanted! After the snow on Saturday, Sunday was warm and sunny, and there was a lovely atmosphere around the hotel and with all the people sat outside the bars and restaurants.
I was thanked several times for my Ambassador Spire loyalty. I was handed a small bottle or water at check in. No welcome gift arrived though, but I got 600 points on departure without asking. Everyone I encountered at the hotel was cheerful and welcoming. The bar area was packed with no spare stools at 23:45 when I returned, but the bar was closing, plenty of sofas and chairs around the reception area to lounge about in too.
Lots of USB sockets in the room, no DND sign though, so housekeeping were knocking about 09:30.
Compared to the Canopy or Hyatt, this hotel has the most River facing rooms whereas the others are mostly sideways on.
Overall I was very happy and it was a shame I was only there one night. It's not that far from the National Mall, and there's a free shuttle bus running all day making it even easier to get about.
I was upgraded to a King Riverview room, which had a lovely view overlooking the wharf and river. There's a bit of plane noise but you can sit and watch the planes opposite at DCA if you wanted! After the snow on Saturday, Sunday was warm and sunny, and there was a lovely atmosphere around the hotel and with all the people sat outside the bars and restaurants.
I was thanked several times for my Ambassador Spire loyalty. I was handed a small bottle or water at check in. No welcome gift arrived though, but I got 600 points on departure without asking. Everyone I encountered at the hotel was cheerful and welcoming. The bar area was packed with no spare stools at 23:45 when I returned, but the bar was closing, plenty of sofas and chairs around the reception area to lounge about in too.
Lots of USB sockets in the room, no DND sign though, so housekeeping were knocking about 09:30.
Compared to the Canopy or Hyatt, this hotel has the most River facing rooms whereas the others are mostly sideways on.
Overall I was very happy and it was a shame I was only there one night. It's not that far from the National Mall, and there's a free shuttle bus running all day making it even easier to get about.
Feb 22, 2018, 1:57 pm
#25
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: DFW
Posts: 675
Just back from a night here. I had booked two nights at the Canopy but then for $108 I decided to try out the IC and tick off an accelerate goal.
I was upgraded to a King Riverview room, which had a lovely view overlooking the wharf and river. There's a bit of plane noise but you can sit and watch the planes opposite at DCA if you wanted! After the snow on Saturday, Sunday was warm and sunny, and there was a lovely atmosphere around the hotel and with all the people sat outside the bars and restaurants.
I was thanked several times for my Ambassador Spire loyalty. I was handed a small bottle or water at check in. No welcome gift arrived though, but I got 600 points on departure without asking. Everyone I encountered at the hotel was cheerful and welcoming. The bar area was packed with no spare stools at 23:45 when I returned, but the bar was closing, plenty of sofas and chairs around the reception area to lounge about in too.
Lots of USB sockets in the room, no DND sign though, so housekeeping were knocking about 09:30.
Compared to the Canopy or Hyatt, this hotel has the most River facing rooms whereas the others are mostly sideways on.
Overall I was very happy and it was a shame I was only there one night. It's not that far from the National Mall, and there's a free shuttle bus running all day making it even easier to get about.
I was upgraded to a King Riverview room, which had a lovely view overlooking the wharf and river. There's a bit of plane noise but you can sit and watch the planes opposite at DCA if you wanted! After the snow on Saturday, Sunday was warm and sunny, and there was a lovely atmosphere around the hotel and with all the people sat outside the bars and restaurants.
I was thanked several times for my Ambassador Spire loyalty. I was handed a small bottle or water at check in. No welcome gift arrived though, but I got 600 points on departure without asking. Everyone I encountered at the hotel was cheerful and welcoming. The bar area was packed with no spare stools at 23:45 when I returned, but the bar was closing, plenty of sofas and chairs around the reception area to lounge about in too.
Lots of USB sockets in the room, no DND sign though, so housekeeping were knocking about 09:30.
Compared to the Canopy or Hyatt, this hotel has the most River facing rooms whereas the others are mostly sideways on.
Overall I was very happy and it was a shame I was only there one night. It's not that far from the National Mall, and there's a free shuttle bus running all day making it even easier to get about.
Feb 22, 2018, 5:21 pm
#26
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
Glad you were treated well. Just one note, though: the hotel is paid the same regardless of how many points you are charged.
Quick update since I'm here now and booked at the 35k points/night.
the booking was honored without question. The front desk didn't even bring up the rate difference.
was also upgraded as an ambassador even though not guaranteed on reward nights. so overall, the 35k rate was honored and wasn't treated any differently.
the hotel is really nice. Unfortunately it's pouring rain, but really like the area. The free shuttle bus makes getting to the national mall area easy too, so no complaints about being a couple miles outside downtown.
the booking was honored without question. The front desk didn't even bring up the rate difference.
was also upgraded as an ambassador even though not guaranteed on reward nights. so overall, the 35k rate was honored and wasn't treated any differently.
the hotel is really nice. Unfortunately it's pouring rain, but really like the area. The free shuttle bus makes getting to the national mall area easy too, so no complaints about being a couple miles outside downtown.
May 2, 2018, 9:13 am
#27
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MAN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Spire, UA Silver, Dennis The Menace Fan Club
Posts: 1,457
Just returned from my 35,000 point redemption stay and felt it was great value for the points. If you like walking this is a good position for the National Mall, Smithsonian and Holocaust Museum. The area is very nice and the marina lovely. Plenty of good local dining options.
Upon checking in I was advised I’d been upgraded to a river view room which completes a trio of redemption upgrades at ICs as a mere Spire without Ambassador. Great room, seperate bath and shower, lots of sockets and USB. Fab view of the marina. I’d definitely stay again.
Upon checking in I was advised I’d been upgraded to a river view room which completes a trio of redemption upgrades at ICs as a mere Spire without Ambassador. Great room, seperate bath and shower, lots of sockets and USB. Fab view of the marina. I’d definitely stay again.
Oct 24, 2018, 1:19 pm
#30
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DCA ZWU
Programs: AGR WOH
Posts: 1,785
A rooftop bar is expected to open at this hotel next spring.
https://dc.eater.com/2018/10/22/1800...mr-purple-team
The Canopy by Hilton hotel a block over already has a rooftop bar (Whiskey Charlie) that does very good business.
Reviews are improving for Kith & Kin, the hotel's restaurant.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifes...=.b76ffc01a537
https://dc.eater.com/2018/10/22/1800...mr-purple-team
The Canopy by Hilton hotel a block over already has a rooftop bar (Whiskey Charlie) that does very good business.
Reviews are improving for Kith & Kin, the hotel's restaurant.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifes...=.b76ffc01a537