The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is a world-class destination that opened in 2008. The Gaylord features 2,000 rooms, flexible meeting and banquet facilities, multiple restaurants, a nightclub, shopping, a full-service spa and fitness center, indoor / outdoor pool and outdoor event space. The complex covers 41.7 acres and is said to be the largest hotel and convention center on the East Coast. Gaylord National Resort is the cornerstone of the National Harbor development, a mixed-use community located just minutes from Washington, DC
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Location
201 Waterfront Street
National Port, MD 20745
301-965-4000
Gaylord National Resort is located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, just off I-95 at the Capital Beltway at the I-295 interchange, eight miles south of Washington, DC
It is eight miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 35 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and 42 miles from Thurgood Marshall International Airport in Baltimore / Washington. These airports do not offer shuttle service.
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Parking and Transportation
- There is plenty of parking available. Park in the Gaylord garage (valet or self-parking) or in public parking lots throughout National Harbor. Guests dining at Old Hickory Steakhouse or Pienza receive three hours of free parking.
- There is a shuttle service between National Harbor and Union Station and the Old Post Office Pavilion in Washington, DC, and the King Street Metro Station in Alexandria, Virginia. The service is free to hotel guests, National Harbor residents, and office workers.
- The Alexandria-National Harbor Water Taxi runs every hour.
- The NH-1 Metrobus from the Branch Avenue subway station (Green Line) runs every 30 minutes.
- The Amtrak ALX station is about 10 km away.
Features of Gaylord National Resort
Gaylord National Resort is known for its massive 19-story glass atrium with spectacular views of the Potomac River and Old Town Alexandria, and a nightly atrium fountain show with water that shoots 60 feet into the air. The sprawling hotel encompasses 2,000 rooms, including 108 suites and 300 VIP rooms. It is a popular meeting place, with 470,000 square feet of flexible space for conventions, meetings, exhibitions, and pre-functions.
There are a variety of different room types, with atrium or exterior views. Choose from rooms with one king bed, two queen rooms, or suites with king beds and a sitting room / den.
In terms of amenities, the Gaylord National Resort includes an indoor / outdoor pool, a full-service spa, salon and fitness center, and a special outdoor event space for the many convention and meeting attendees heading to the Washington, Area. of DC.
Food
There are many different dining and dining options within the Gaylord National Resort, from a steakhouse to takeout:
- The dress code is “smart casual” at the posh Old Hickory Steakhouse, where steaks, cocktails and more are on the menu.
- Sample breakfast and lunch favorites from a rotating seasonal menu at Pienza Marketplace
- There is a 36-foot video wall at the National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill, serving comfort food
- Find Harbor Marketplace in the atrium, where you can order a meal to go or take to your room
- Get a morning (or afternoon) snack at The Cocoa Bean Cafe, serving Starbucks drinks, baked goods, and sandwiches.
- The Belvedere lobby bar serves draft beers, cocktails, champagne and light meals.
- Take in the view from the wraparound terrace at Pose Rooftop Lounge, a 21+ venue free for hotel guests and $ 20 for non-hotel guests
Nearby attractions
- Capital Wheel : From 180 feet on this Ferris wheel overlooking the Potomac River, you can see landmarks such as the Washington Monument and the Masonic Temple of Alexandria. There is even an outdoor lounge near the Capital Wheel where you can have beer, wine and soft drinks.
- MGM National Harbor – Try your luck at this new Vegas-style casino, where in addition to slots and table games, you can enjoy a state-of-the-art theater show. There are also restaurants by acclaimed local chefs, a spa and salon, and a shopping area that includes a Sarah Jessica Parker shoe store.
- Tanger Outlets Mall – Enjoy the outlet stores in National Harbor, with many brand name stores such as Nike, Gap, Polo Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Le Creuset, and more.
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