One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.
Checked: 2026-11-04
Best pool in the city: InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf. Heated rooftop pool with Potomac River views, open sunrise to sunset weather permitting.
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InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf
★★★★★ · The Wharf
Heated outdoor rooftop pool overlooking the Potomac and the Washington Monument, with a seasonal poolside bar. Open from sunrise to sunset when the weather allows.
Pool
Rooftop · Infinity
Heated
Yes
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, weather permitting
Season
Seasonal
Extras
WAVES seasonal poolside bar · Washington Monument views · Sun loungers on the rooftop deck
Access
Hotel guests (overnight guests only, per third-party guides)
We could not confirm a hotel pool in this category.
3 stars or less
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