National Harbor is a stunning, 300-acre slice of Potomac River waterfront located just minutes from the center of Washington, D.C., in Maryland. This mix-use community of shops, night clubs, apartments, hotels and marinas is still being developed as of September 2010, but several hotels are now open for business and are offering guests a luxurious stay that is convenient to capital area attractions.
This expansive 2,000-room four-star hotel and spa features an 18-story atrium overlooking the Potomac River. Visitors can walk to Oxon Hill Park, Fort Foote Park and to shops, restaurants and live entertainment. Gaylord National offers valet parking, a health club, a sauna, a steam room, a fitness facility, a private marina and seven dining establishments including the Old Hickory Steakhouse. Guest amenities include one king or two queen beds, bathrobes, CD players, Internet access, refrigerators, work desks, sitting areas and coffee makers. This hotel is eight miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport and Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals baseball team. As of September 2010, room rates are from $299 per night.
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745
301-965-4000
gaylordnational.com
This 7-story, 162-room Marriott property is 100 yards from Oxon Hill Park and 20 minutes from the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. The three-star Residence Inn features studio apartment living with fully stocked kitchens in every room. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness facility, business services and complimentary breakfast buffet. You can relax on the outdoor patio offering unimpeded views of the Potomac River and enjoy the warmth of the fire pit with your weekday dinner and cocktail service. As of September 2010, room rates start at $179 per night.
Residence Inn National Harbor Washington, DC
192 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745
800-331-3131
301-749-4755
marriott.com
Two blocks from the waterfront is this 11-story, 151-room 2.5-star Hampton Inn. The hotel features complimentary breakfast, coffee in the lobby, a fitness room, an indoor pool and business services. Guestrooms offer one king or two queen beds, a coffeemaker, a work desk and a refrigerator and a microwave upon request. Guests can walk to shops, restaurants, the marina or one of the nearby parks overlooking the Potomac River. Alexandria, Virginia, is a 10-minute drive across the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge. As of September 2010, room rates begin at $139 per night.
Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor/Alexandria Area
250 Waterfront St.
Oxon Hill, Maryland
301-567-3531
hamptoninn.hilton.com
