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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Escape the ordinary at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Standing on the shores of the Potomac River, our stylish resort offers convenient access to many of Maryland’s most beloved attractions, including the Capital Wheel and MGM National Harbor®. There also are plenty of things to explore right under the roof of our hotel. From the 19-story glass atrium overlooking the river and full-service spa to our seven distinct restaurants, you can experience it all.

Special Room Rates

Special daily conference room rate of $269.00 + applicable state and local taxes (6%). 

How to Book

Option 1 (preferred): Book Online
Option 2: Call hotel reservations 877-382-7299 and let them know you are with the Online Learning Consortium or OLC Accelerate group.

Please note:

  • The special conference rate also applies for three days prior to and three days after the conclusion of the conference.
  • If you are contacted by anyone outside of OLC about booking a room, it is a scam; report it to conference@onlinelearning-c.org immediately.
  • All reservations made after the blocks are filled and/or after the deadline will be available at the hotel’s prevailing rate, and availability is not guaranteed.

Getting There

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland 20745 USA

Gaylord National is just a 15-minute drive from Reagan National Airport and a 45-minute drive from both Dulles and Baltimore Washington International Airports. Shuttle and car service are available from either airport to the hotel and is just 15 minutes due south of Washington, D.C.-right off the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495)-making it an easy drive from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia areas as well.

The resort does not provide an airport shuttle or transportation.

Hotel direction: 6.9 miles W

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Estimated taxi fare: 28 USD (one way)

Visit DCA airport website

Driving directions
Follow signs to George Washing Parkway South to Alexandra. Veer right at the sign to Slaters Lane, make a right at traffic light. Follow signs to US Route 1 and merge onto US-1. Follow signs to I-95 North (Maryland). Veer right at signs toward I-95. Veer left toward I-95 and merge onto I-95 North / I-495 East (Capital Beltway). Cross Woodrow Wilson Bridge toward Maryland. Take exit 2A toward National Harbor. Turn right on Waterfront Street. The resort is on the right.

Hotel direction: 32.3 miles W

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Estimated taxi fare: 80 USD (one way)

Driving directions
Follow Airport Exit signs. Take VA-267 East toward Washington and follow signs to I-495 South toward Richmond/Alexandria. Take I-495 South (Capital Beltway – Outer Loop) toward Richmond/Alexandria. Continue on Capital Beltway, but merge with I-495 East/ I-95 North toward Baltimore. Stay to right, following signs for Local Traffic to National Harbor. Cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge toward Maryland. Take Exit 2A toward National Harbor. Turn right on Waterfront Street. The resort is on the right.

Hotel direction: 42 miles N

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Estimated taxi fare: 70 USD (one way)

Visit BWI airport website

Driving directions
Follow Airport Exit signs toward Washington DC. Take exit 2B for MD 295-South / Baltimore Washington Parkway toward Washington. Merge onto I-295-South toward Washington. Stay on I-295-South for about 35 miles. Take Exit 1B (the very last exit on I-295-South, past exit 1) toward National Harbor. Turn right on Waterfront Street. The resort is on the right.

All daily drive-ins will be responsible for their own parking charges at the hotel rates of:

Self parking – $30 plus tax per day / per exit  (subject to change)

Valet parking – $49 plus tax per day / per exit (subject to change)