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Compare MGM National Harbor vs. Peer National Harbor Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across National Harbor.
MGM National Harbor vs. Peer National Harbor Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM National Harbor (Current) | National Harbor, MD | 308 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 16,200 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr | National Harbor, MD | 1,996 | 593,289 sq. ft. | 36,804 sq. ft. | 65 |
| Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor | Baltimore, MD | 757 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 25,000 sq. ft. | 30 |
| Baltimore Marriott Waterfront | Baltimore, MD | 750 | 50,527 sq. ft. | 5,940 sq. ft. | 42 |
| Live! Hotel & Casino | Hanover, MD | 310 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 16,304 sq. ft. | 12 |
| MGM National Harbor | Oxon Hill, MD | 308 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 1,838 sq. ft. | 3 |
| Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor | Baltimore, MD | 488 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 14,161 sq. ft. | 24 |
MGM National Harbor — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
308 Total Keys · Up to 129 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
50,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 185–1,705 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
16,200 Sq. Ft. · 1,705 Theater · 1,200 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 81 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
National Harbor Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving National Harbor Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% National Harbor Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.