Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr | 1,996 Rooms | Up to 898 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 593,289 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
| MGM National Harbor | 308 Rooms | Up to 139 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 50,000 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.
| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marriott Marquis Washington, DCUnderground Concourse Direct to WEWCCPer-Diem Friendly Connected underground to the convention center with GSA per-diem blocks for AUSA & GovCon. | 1 min (~80m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$429/nt Off-peak: $269/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 The Westin DC DowntownAcross 9th St from South Lobby (2 Mins)Per-Diem Friendly Newly transformed 807-room convention hotel directly across 9th St NW. | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$389/nt Off-peak: $245/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC)4-Min Walk + Capitol Rooftop Terrace Herzog & de Meuron luxury glass flagship at CityCenterDC for defense CEO & embassy hosting. | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$569/nt Off-peak: $379/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Grand Hyatt Washington6-Min Walk + Direct Metro Center LinkPer-Diem Friendly Direct indoor access to Metro Center station & 43,000 sq. ft. of conference space. | 6 min (~480m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$369/nt Off-peak: $229/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
National Harbor Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr offers 2,304+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for National Harbor is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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