Hotel spa inside the InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, offering reservation-only treatments like a $260 Autumn Glow Renewal with waterfront lounge
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Signature treatment
- Autumn Glow Renewal
- Couples treatments
- Yes
- Access
- Reservation required
- Amenities
- Relaxation lounge
- Good for
- CouplesSolo travelers
- Price
- Upscale
The Spa at the Wharf is a hotel spa inside the InterContinental on Southwest Waterfront, recently placed under new ownership and management. It operates by reservation only, with no day-pass option, so appointments need to be booked ahead through the spa's online booking system or by phone.
The signature offering is the Autumn Glow Renewal, a 50-minute treatment priced at $260 before a 20% service charge. It combines a massage with a body scrub, finishes with a vanilla body butter application, and ends with a cup of vanilla chai tea. Couples treatments are available, making it an option for pairs as well as solo visitors.
Guests have access to a relaxation lounge with water views, where reviewers mention being offered tea, snacks, and in some cases prosecco and chocolates while waiting or unwinding after a treatment. The spa is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday.
Note that gift cards issued under the previous ownership are not accepted, a detail worth confirming before any visit if holding an older card. Reviews consistently single out specific staff members for massage quality and front-desk service, suggesting the experience leans heavily on individual therapists and attentive check-in rather than a large menu of treatments, since only one signature treatment is listed.
Good to know
- Do I need a reservation to visit The Spa at the Wharf?
- Yes, access is reservation required; there is no day-pass option listed.
- How much does the signature treatment cost?
- The Autumn Glow Renewal is $260 for 50 minutes, plus a 20% service charge.
- What are the spa's hours?
- It's open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday.
- Can couples book treatments together?
- Yes, couples treatments are offered.
- Are gift cards from the previous spa ownership accepted?
- No, the spa states that gift cards from the previous ownership are not accepted.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
More spas near Washington, D.C.
Argentta Spa
Day SpaWashington, D.C., District of Columbia
Hotel spa inside the Watergate Hotel with a retro indoor pool, whirlpool, dry sauna and steam room, plus a day pass for treatments and amenities.
$$$Balian Springs
Day SpaWashington, D.C., District of Columbia
A multi-level day spa near DC with indoor and rooftop hydrotherapy pools, several sauna types, lounges, an a la carte spa menu and eateries.
$$Bluebell Spa DC
Day SpaWashington, D.C., District of Columbia
A Northwest DC day spa on 14th Street specializing in massage, facial and skincare treatments, with walk-ins accepted but reservations recommended.
$$$Crew Club
BathhouseWashington, D.C., District of Columbia
24/7 men's bathhouse in Logan Circle with sauna, steam room, lounge, and private rooms, clothing optional, 18+ with ID.
$Etalon Day Spa
Day SpaWashington, D.C., District of Columbia
Downtown DC massage studio near Chinatown offering hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports and cupping therapy, with couples rooms and no day pass.
$$Paris Alexander Day Spa
Day SpaWashington, D.C., District of Columbia
Facial and skincare studio in Dupont Circle, D.C., operating since 1994, focused on facials, peels and face mapping; reservation only.
$$$
