The Wharf is DC's Southwest Waterfront development, stretching along the Washington Channel between 6th and 9th Streets SW. All but one of the five hotels here have addresses inside the development, and the exception is about a 14-minute walk north. Selections balance guest satisfaction, star rating, and sustainability credentials, with priority given to properties that carry verified property-level certifications.
How we selected and ordered these hotels
Hotels with verified property-level sustainability certifications appear before those without. Within the same certification status, higher star ratings come first. Where star ratings match, the higher guest score wins.
Four properties on this list are inside The Wharf; the Hyatt Place is about a 14-minute walk north of the main piers. Properties outside that footprint, including hotels in Penn Quarter or Capitol Hill, appear on separate neighborhood pages.
The Wharf hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Nearest Metro (walk) | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG | 5 | 9.1 | L'Enfant Plaza, 10 min | IHG Green Engage (property-level enrollment unverified) |
| Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf | 5 | 9.0 | Waterfront, 7 min | None verified |
| Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf | 4 | 8.8 | Waterfront, 8 min | None verified |
| Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf | 3 | 8.5 | L'Enfant Plaza, 9 min | None verified |
| Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall | 3 | 8.2 | Federal Center SW, 5 min | None verified |
Getting around from The Wharf
- Waterfront on the Green Line is the closest Metro stop for the Pendry and the Canopy. From the InterContinental and the Hyatt House, L'Enfant Plaza's 9th Street entrance is a little closer, and that station has five lines. The Hyatt Place on E Street SW is closest to Federal Center SW on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
- The National Mall museums along Independence Avenue are under a mile north on foot.
- The Potomac Water Taxi leaves from the Transit Pier and reaches the Alexandria City Marina in about 30 minutes.
Sustainability at The Wharf hotels
No hotel on this list carries a fully verified property-level certification such as LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck that can be confirmed through a public registry. The InterContinental participates in IHG's Green Engage program, but enrollment data for this specific property is not publicly listed in a verifiable registry.
Where we can't confirm a credential for the building itself, we say so instead of borrowing the brand's program. Travelers who prioritize verified eco credentials should check each hotel's own sustainability disclosures before booking.
The hotels
InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
801 Wharf Street SW
9.1967 reviews
10 min walk to L'Enfant Plaza (Green/Yellow/Blue/Orange/Silver)The highest guest score (9.1) of the 5-star hotels on The Wharf, right on the water at 801 Wharf Street SW. Full-service luxury inside the development.
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Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
655 Water Street SW
9.0395 reviews
7 min walk to Waterfront (Green)A 5-star from Montage International's Pendry brand at 655 Water Street SW, with a 9.0 guest score.
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Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf
975 7th Street SW
8.8540 reviews
8 min walk to Waterfront (Green)The top-rated 4-star inside The Wharf, with an 8.8 guest score. At 975 7th Street SW you're in the middle of the dining and entertainment strip.
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Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
725 Wharf Street SW
8.53,586 reviews
9 min walk to L'Enfant Plaza (Green/Yellow/Blue/Orange/Silver)The only extended-stay hotel on the list, with in-room kitchens and an 8.5 guest score, the best of the 3-star hotels with a Wharf address.
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Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
400 E Street SW
8.2412 reviews
5 min walk to Federal Center SW (Blue/Orange/Silver)A 3-star at 400 E Street SW, north of The Wharf, about a 14-minute walk from the main piers. The lower-priced pick here.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are physically inside The Wharf development?＋
The InterContinental at 801 Wharf Street SW, the Pendry at 655 Water Street SW, the Canopy by Hilton at 975 7th Street SW, and the Hyatt House at 725 Wharf Street SW all have addresses inside the development. The Hyatt Place at 400 E Street SW is north of The Wharf, about a 14-minute walk from the main piers.
What is the nearest Metro station to The Wharf hotels?＋
It depends on which end of The Wharf you're on. The Pendry and the Canopy are closest to Waterfront on the Green Line, 7 and 8 minutes on foot. The Hyatt House is a 9-minute walk and the InterContinental a 10-minute walk from L'Enfant Plaza, which has Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange and Silver trains. The Hyatt Place is 5 minutes from Federal Center SW on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
Do any Wharf hotels have verified sustainability certifications?＋
No hotel on this list holds a publicly verifiable property-level certification such as LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck. The InterContinental participates in IHG's Green Engage program, but the specific property's enrollment score is not listed in a public registry. If sustainability certification is a firm requirement, contact each hotel directly for current documentation.
Which Wharf hotel is best for extended stays?＋
The Hyatt House at 725 Wharf Street SW is the only extended-stay format on this list. Rooms include kitchen facilities, which makes it the practical choice for stays longer than a few nights. It scores 8.5 from guests and is in the middle of the Wharf development.
Is there parking at The Wharf hotels?＋
The Wharf development has a shared parking garage accessible from Maine Avenue SW. Individual hotel parking policies vary, so confirm directly with your chosen property before arrival. Every hotel on this list is within a 10-minute walk of a Metro station, which makes a car optional for most sightseeing.
How far is The Wharf from the National Mall?＋
The southern edge of the National Mall, by the Hirshhorn and the Air and Space Museum, is under a mile on foot from most Wharf hotels.
