Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, USA, is a hotel and convention center located in National Harbor, Prince George’s County, Maryland. Situated on the Potomac River, it lies downstream from Washington, D.C., and across the river from Alexandria, Virginia. The property is owned by Gaylord Hotels, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties (formerly Gaylord Entertainment Company), and operated by Marriott International.

Opened on April 1, 2008, the hotel forms part of a new mixed-use development in National Harbor, encompassing office, residential, and retail spaces. It ranks among the largest non-gaming hotels and convention centers on the U.S. East Coast.The facility features 2,000 guest rooms, 95 event spaces, 537,430 square feet (49,929 square meters) of meeting space, seven restaurants, and a 20,000-square-foot (1,900-square-meter) spa. It employs approximately 2,000 staff members and boasts a 19-story glass atrium offering stunning views of the Potomac River.