Best for
Stay at Pendry Washington DC The Wharf for a concert at The Anthem, with a waterfront stroll back to the hotel afterward.
Best for
Stay at Pendry Washington DC The Wharf for a concert at The Anthem, with a waterfront stroll back to the hotel afterward.
What makes it special
Light contemporary interiors combine old-world flooring, metal detailing and plush textiles, giving Pendry's rooms a layered character beyond their waterfront setting.
Room to consider
The Partial River View Studio Suite adds a pullout sofa and seating by the windows, useful when children share your Washington accommodation.
Insider tip
Book a poolside cabana in summer for a shaded base between swims, with The Wharf’s waterfront still in view from the terrace.
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Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf places the Potomac at the center of a capital stay. Its address on Water Street SW belongs to The Wharf, where restaurants, piers and music venues give the waterfront an active life beyond the working day. The hotel feels quite different from an old Washington address near the White House. It suits travelers who want the museums and monuments within reach, then prefer to return to dinner by the water rather than a formal downtown lobby.
There are 131 guestrooms and suites, a scale that keeps the building easy to navigate without limiting what can happen in it. A rooftop restaurant, lobby bar, spa and outdoor pool terrace each serve a different part of the day. The question is less whether Pendry has enough to occupy a stay than whether The Wharf's social setting is the right backdrop for yours. For a quiet, residential neighborhood, look elsewhere; for a Washington visit that continues after sightseeing, this is a compelling base.
Picture windows look towards the Potomac River, The Wharf promenade and the marina. The sitting area has side chairs and a small table in the Queen layouts and most King rooms. A marble bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower serves the room. Small dogs can stay, with a pet fee applying.
The pictured Queen arrangement places curved chairs and a pale round pedestal table beside the window. Ochre headboards stand within tall dark frames, with blue curtains at the glazing. A patterned floral rug forms part of this Queen-room design. Curated art is displayed in the room, and a stocked minibar is also provided.
Some Queen rooms connect to a Partial River View King Room. Selected King rooms have other connecting options, including river-view rooms, suites and accessible Partial River View King Rooms. The hotel confirms the available combination.
Picture windows look towards the Potomac River, The Wharf promenade and the marina. The sitting area has side chairs and a small table in the...
A sitting area occupies part of the bedroom beside floor-to-ceiling picture windows. The marble bathroom has a walk-in shower enclosed in glass. Selected rooms connect to a Corner River View King Room or an Accessible One Bedroom Suite, with the arrangement confirmed by the hotel.
In one interior, a curved upholstered chair and a cylindrical stool sit beside a rounded pale table at the glazed exterior wall. Blue curtains frame this sitting space. A slender dark four-poster frame rises around the bed, with an ochre headboard behind it. The pale oval rug has a dark-blue border patterned with flowers.
Fili D’Oro linens dress the bed, and curated art forms part of the interior. The hotel welcomes small dogs in this category for an additional pet stay fee.
A sitting area occupies part of the bedroom beside floor-to-ceiling picture windows. The marble bathroom has a walk-in shower enclosed in glass. Selected rooms connect...
Set at a corner of the building, the bedroom has a sitting area with two side chairs and a table. Large picture windows extend around the corner. Marble surfaces finish the bathroom, where the walk-in shower is enclosed in glass. Selected rooms can connect to a Deluxe River View King Room, with the hotel confirming the arrangement.
In one corner-room design, pale walls form the background to a tall, dark four-poster frame and an ochre headboard. Curated artwork is displayed within the room. Full-length blue curtains draw back from the glazing, and a pale oval rug has a floral border. Shaded lights sit beside the headboard, above a cabinet with a pale top and ribbed front.
Small dogs are welcome to stay in the room with you. Their stay carries a pet fee, charged in addition to the room rate. A stocked minibar is also provided within the bedroom.
Set at a corner of the building, the bedroom has a sitting area with two side chairs and a table. Large picture windows extend around...
An open studio layout places the sitting and sleeping areas within the same space. Two side chairs, a table and a sofa furnish the extra living area. One marble bathroom layout has a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, with an overhead showerhead and a handheld fitting. A built-in seat is fitted inside the shower, and the single-basin vanity sits below an illuminated mirror.
The studio interior shown pairs a checked grey sofa with an ochre armchair and two small, dark round tables. Blue curtains hang at the window, and the armchair has a blue cushion. A taupe padded bench sits at the foot of the four-poster bed. Its dark frame and ochre headboard stand over a pale oval rug with a floral border. Curated artwork also forms part of the studio interior.
A stocked minibar is provided within the studio. Selected studios can connect to a Partial River View King Room on request. The connecting arrangement needs confirmation; a pet stay fee applies for small dogs.
An open studio layout places the sitting and sleeping areas within the same space. Two side chairs, a table and a sofa furnish the extra...
Large picture windows and a sitting area shape the room, with layouts found across the hotel's floors. Side chairs furnish the Queen rooms, while the King rooms have their own seating arrangements. The marble bathroom contains a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Small dogs are welcome for an additional pet stay fee.
A King-room interior sets a slender dark four-poster frame against an ochre headboard and pale walls. Bedside cabinets have ribbed fronts, with shaded lights beside the bed. Across from the bed, a wall recess has a lit border. Framed artwork adds circular shapes to the room's design.
Selected King rooms can connect to another King Guest Room or a one-bedroom suite, including a Deluxe River View One Bedroom Suite. The exact combination is subject to confirmation with the hotel.
Large picture windows and a sitting area shape the room, with layouts found across the hotel's floors. Side chairs furnish the Queen rooms, while the...
A separate living room gives the suite a defined place for sitting apart from the bedroom. Its expanded seating includes a sofa, two side chairs and a table. Many suites also have a dining area for four, a guest washroom or both.
The bedroom design pictured uses a dark four-poster frame with an ochre headboard. Blue curtains flank the window, and an oval rug has a colourful floral border. A ribbed-front bedside cabinet stands beside the bed, with curated art displayed within the suite. Through an open doorway, a tall mirror with an arched top and a padded bench furnish the adjoining area.
The main bathroom is finished with polished marble surfaces, and its walk-in shower has a glass enclosure. A stocked minibar is also provided within the suite. Selected suites can connect to a King Guest Room or a Studio Suite, subject to confirmation. Small dogs may stay for an additional fee.
A separate living room gives the suite a defined place for sitting apart from the bedroom. Its expanded seating includes a sofa, two side chairs...
Beyond the bedroom, a separate living room has an expanded seating area with two side chairs, a table and a sofa. Large picture windows extend through the accommodation. Most suites have a dining area for four, a guest washroom or both, so these features depend on the layout.
One bedroom scheme combines a dark four-poster frame and ochre headboard with blue curtains. A pale-topped bedside cabinet has a ribbed front, while framed black-and-white photographs hang beside the bed. A pale oval rug introduces a blue floral border beneath the sleeping area.
Marble finishes surround the bathroom's glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Some suites connect to a Partial River View King Room by arrangement. A separate pet fee applies when small dogs stay.
Beyond the bedroom, a separate living room has an expanded seating area with two side chairs, a table and a sofa. Large picture windows extend...
An expanded sitting area and a dedicated bedroom form the suite's main spaces. The seating includes a sofa, while most layouts also offer a dining area for four, a guest washroom or both. Large picture windows run along the accommodation. A walk-in glass shower is fitted within the marble bathroom.
In a suite design shown, a checked grey sofa and an ochre armchair face two dark round tables. Blue curtains border the glazing, and a floral-patterned rug extends beneath the sitting area. An open doorway leads to the pictured bedroom, where a dark four-poster frame and a padded foot bench continue the scheme. The armchair carries a blue cushion.
Selected suites connect to a King Guest Room or a River View King Room, with the hotel confirming the combination. Small dogs are accepted for an additional pet stay fee.
An expanded sitting area and a dedicated bedroom form the suite's main spaces. The seating includes a sofa, while most layouts also offer a dining...
Two primary bedrooms sit alongside two living areas. The larger living area has expanded seating and a sofa sleeper for children. Side chairs and a table furnish additional sitting space. Large picture windows look across the city. Pillow-top mattresses and duvets are provided in the bedrooms.
Each bedroom has a marble bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. One bathroom includes double vanities, and the WCs are separate from the washrooms. Standard internet access is complimentary, with high-speed service available as an option. A stocked minibar and complimentary bottled water are also supplied.
The shared sitting-and-dining interior shown has a pale circular table with padded chairs. A checked sofa and an ochre armchair stand nearby, with two small dark tables between them. Blue curtains and a floral rug bring colour to this living space.
Two primary bedrooms sit alongside two living areas. The larger living area has expanded seating and a sofa sleeper for children. Side chairs and a...
Two dedicated bedrooms are set apart from two living rooms, with large picture windows along the accommodation. The larger living room has an expanded seating area and a sleeper sofa for one or two children. Two side chairs and a side table provide another place to sit within the living areas.
Two primary marble bathrooms serve the suite. Both have walk-in showers enclosed in glass, with each WC separate from its washroom. Duvets and Pendry bedding are supplied for the main beds.
The living-room design pictured pairs a grey checked sofa with an ochre armchair beside full-height glazing. Blue curtains and a floral rug surround two dark round tables. High-speed internet access is available as an option. The accommodation has a non-smoking interior.
Two dedicated bedrooms are set apart from two living rooms, with large picture windows along the accommodation. The larger living room has an expanded seating...
The top-floor accommodation has two bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet. A residential-style living room brings together hardwood floors, an L-shaped sofa and a guest washroom. A dining table seats six, with a separate communal table for four in the wet bar and kitchen area.
Both bedrooms have marble ensuite bathrooms. Each has a deep soaking bathtub, a separate glass-enclosed walk-in shower and double wash basins. The WC sits apart from the washroom. A wall of windows runs along the suite's reception spaces.
In the shared living and dining design pictured, padded chairs surround a large round table beside the glazing. A checked sofa and pale armchairs sit beyond it on a green-and-cream leaf-patterned rug. Blue curtains frame the windows, with high stools at a dark counter. A One Bedroom Suite and an Accessible River View King Room can be connected by arrangement.
The top-floor accommodation has two bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet. A residential-style living room brings together hardwood floors, an L-shaped sofa and a...
Four dedicated bedrooms are separate from the suite's two sitting areas. One sitting area has a sofa; side chairs and a table provide further seating. The sofa sleeper can accommodate one or two children. Large picture windows frame the reception spaces. Pillow-top mattresses and duvets are supplied in the bedrooms.
A walk-in shower enclosed in glass is fitted in each of the four primary bathrooms, which have marble finishes. Each WC is separate from its washroom. Complimentary standard internet access is available, with high-speed service offered as an option. A stocked minibar and complimentary bottled water are provided, and the suite is non-smoking.
A representative sitting-room design pairs a grey checked sofa with an ochre armchair and two dark round tables. Blue curtains border the window, with a floral rug beneath the seating. An open doorway reveals a bedroom with a dark four-poster frame and a padded bench.
Four dedicated bedrooms are separate from the suite's two sitting areas. One sitting area has a sofa; side chairs and a table provide further seating....
The top-floor suite combines four bedrooms with a residential living room, a dining table for six and a guest powder room. Hardwood floors run through the living space, furnished with an L-shaped sofa. Additional sitting areas have side chairs, a table and a sofa. A communal table for four sits in the wet bar and kitchen area.
Three bedrooms have walk-in closets. One is an Accessible Partial River View King room, with handrails at its bathtub. Of the four marble bathrooms, two have deep soaking tubs, separate walk-in showers and double wash basins. A third has a walk-in glass shower; the fourth has a shower over the accessible bathtub. All WCs are separate from the washrooms.
In the shared reception-room design pictured, a large round dining table stands beside the glazing. A green-and-cream leaf-patterned rug lies beneath the checked sofa and pale armchairs beyond it, with blue curtains along the windows.
The top-floor suite combines four bedrooms with a residential living room, a dining table for six and a guest powder room. Hardwood floors run through...
The hotel's immediate surroundings make arrival unusually simple. The Wharf has its own promenade, shops, restaurants and performance spaces, including The Anthem. A walk along the piers can be a useful pause between appointments, while dinner need not involve a trip across town. This is a developed waterfront district rather than a secluded riverfront retreat, and its appeal lies in that combination of activity and open water.
The National Mall is within walking reach of The Wharf, and the district has access to nearby Metro stations. That gives guests a practical way to divide their time between the Smithsonian museums, monuments and evenings at the harbor. The exact ease of each outing depends on where in the city the day takes you, so the location is strongest for travelers who value the waterfront itself, not merely a central map point.
Expect the neighborhood to have a different pace from the hotel interior. Restaurants and events draw people to The Wharf, particularly around the promenade. That energy can make an evening feel spontaneous, but it is worth considering if an almost silent setting matters more to you than places to go on foot. The hotel makes most sense when the district is part of the reason for booking.
Pendry's rooms have light contemporary interiors, with flooring, metal details and textiles that soften the look. Large windows are common, but a view of the Potomac is not inherent in every booking. A King Guest Room is a sensible starting point when most of the day will be spent outside. The room's sitting area and marble shower give it the essentials of a comfortable city base without making a view promise it does not carry.
If the water is central to the stay, choose by view category rather than by the hotel's waterfront address alone. Partial River View King Rooms look toward the Potomac, promenade and marina from an angle. Deluxe River View King Rooms are positioned for a fuller outlook across those same features. Corner River View King Rooms add light from their corner placement. These distinctions matter here: the river can shape the whole experience of the room, especially when you intend to spend time in it.
Queen Queen Rooms offer two beds and accommodate up to four guests, a useful option for families or friends sharing. Suites provide more space for a longer visit or for time together away from the public rooms. The Deluxe River View One Bedroom Suite, for example, pairs a wider Potomac outlook with an expanded seating area and sofa sleeper. Check the precise layout and occupancy of the category you select, as the suite range is varied rather than interchangeable.
Moonraker is the hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar. Its Japanese-influenced menu brings sushi and small plates together with cocktails and a selection of Japanese whiskies. The reason to make time for it is the perspective as much as the menu: from above The Wharf, the river and city read differently than they do at promenade level. It is a natural choice for a meal or drink that feels tied to this particular hotel.
Bar Pendry offers a contrasting setting downstairs. The lobby-level lounge is more enclosed and conversational, making it useful when the rooftop scene is not the mood you want. It is also a convenient meeting point before heading out into the district. Together, the two venues give the hotel a social life of its own, while The Wharf's wider choice of restaurants remains just outside.
The Pool Terrace adds food and drinks in season, beside the water-facing outdoor pool. It should be thought of as part of the pool experience, not as an all-year substitute for a restaurant. The hotel also offers in-room dining, a welcome option after a long day across Washington. Current venue hours and menus are worth checking when a particular meal is important to your plans.
An outdoor heated pool is an uncommon pause in a city itinerary, and Pendry gives it a waterfront outlook and a planted terrace. Guests can settle beside the pool or consider one of the cabanas when a more private place to spend time outside matters. The terrace is a strong reason to leave space in the day rather than filling every hour with museums. Poolside service has a seasonal rhythm, so it is best treated as an added pleasure rather than an assumed part of every visit.
Spa Pendry has private treatment rooms and eucalyptus steam rooms, with beauty and body treatments available. Its quieter scale suits a hotel where the neighborhood outside can be lively. The heated whirlpool is another feature of the wellness area. Treatments and facility access have their own conditions, so arrange the details directly if a spa visit is central to your stay.
The fitness center is open around the clock and includes Technogym and Peloton equipment. For business travelers, that matters more than an elaborate wellness claim: a routine can fit around meetings, an early museum start or a late dinner. Taken together, the pool, spa and gym make the hotel useful for guests who want a full city day without giving up time to reset afterward.
Washington's best-known sights are easy to imagine as the focus of a first visit, but Pendry works particularly well when the evening is given equal weight. Start with the Mall or a Smithsonian collection, then return to the promenade before dinner. On another day, keep the schedule lighter and let the pool terrace or a spa treatment occupy the afternoon. The point of staying here is that the hotel and neighborhood can support both versions of the trip.
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is especially persuasive for couples, friends and solo travelers who want contemporary rooms and a lively waterfront outside the door. It also has practical room choices for families, particularly the Queen Queen categories and suites with additional sleeping space. The hotel can handle a business stay, but it need not feel governed by one: Moonraker, the pool and the promenade give guests reasons to linger after the working day ends.
Think carefully about the fit if you picture Washington through historic interiors, hushed streets or immediate White House proximity. This Pendry has a different proposition. It offers a smaller contemporary hotel on the Potomac, with the option to pay deliberately for a river view and the freedom to spend an evening within its own waterfront neighborhood. That clarity is its strength: the best stay here begins with knowing you want The Wharf as much as the room.
Moonraker's rooftop setting pairs sushi and Japanese-inspired small plates with city views, giving you an on-property evening that extends beyond dinner.
The Velvet Room inside Bar Pendry gives a small celebration its own space, with a menu tailored to the people around your table.
Spa Pendry’s eucalyptus steam rooms give you time to unwind before returning to the waterfront after a massage or facial.
655 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
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Yes. Pendry Washington DC The Wharf is a strong choice for travelers who want a waterfront luxury hotel with dining, rooftop views, spa, pool, and modern style. The hotel has 131 guestrooms, including 38 suites, and sits in The Wharf, one of Washington DC's most active dining and waterfront neighborhoods.
Pendry Washington DC The Wharf is at 655 Water Street SW, directly in The Wharf area along Washington's southwest waterfront. The location suits travelers who want restaurants, music venues, water views, river walks, and access to the National Mall without staying in a traditional business district.
Rooms are polished, warm, and residential in feeling, with a design style that blends classic Washington details with a softer modern mood. Many guests should choose by view. River or waterfront-facing categories can change the stay, especially for couples and first-time visitors.
Yes, suites are worth considering for longer stays, families, special occasions, and travelers who want more space near the waterfront. The hotel has 38 suites, so guests can choose between added room, better views, and a more private setting for relaxing between city plans.
Moonraker is the hotel's rooftop lounge, known for panoramic waterfront views, cocktails, sushi, and a polished evening atmosphere. It is one of the hotel's strongest features for guests who want a destination bar without leaving The Wharf.
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