Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center - A waterfront resort with a 19-story atrium, nine dining venues, and Relâche Spa

This 4-star resort on the Potomac River banks features a 19-story indoor garden atrium maintaining a 72-degree climate. Accommodations include renovated guest rooms and suites with flat-screen TVs, mini-refrigerators, and coffee makers; select rooms offer atrium views. Nine onsite dining options include Old Hickory Steakhouse serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Maryland seafood and Wagyu steak, Harbor Marketplace for casual meals, and Replay pop-up rooftop bar with 80s-themed cocktails and arcade games. Leisure facilities include Relâche Spa offering massages and body treatments, an indoor pool with poolside bar, and a fitness center. The Gaylord National provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property and offers 470000 square feet of meeting space. Located in National Harbor, the resort is 0.5 miles from The Capital Wheel and National Harbor Marina, with free Harbor Circulator Bus transportation to MGM National Harbor and Tanger Outlets. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 9.5 miles away.

Pros

The 19-story indoor atrium maintains a consistent 72-degree climate with garden pathways

Free transportation provided to MGM National Harbor and Tanger Outlets via Harbor Circulator Bus

Nine onsite restaurants and bars including steakhouse, sports bar, and 80s-themed rooftop lounge

Full-service Relâche Spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials

Renovated rooms feature mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs

Cons

The resort's large convention facilities may result in crowded common areas during events

Some rooms face the interior atrium rather than exterior views of the Potomac River