Pleasant cruise, but the food was average and there weren't enough hor'dourves for everyone in our…read moreparty. The music was too loud to hear anyone to speak, even if they were right beside you. They did finally turn it down after enough people complained.

Amazing time! WOW. So impressed with the entire event and company. I planned our office party…read moreand we had it on Feb 23, 2019. 70 people, employees, and their better halves. Starting out with Shadae Mayfield at the office who helped me plan everything. Super helpful, so nice, patient, great follow up about everything, kept me on track, and gave me suggestions when I needed ideas! The food... you know how hard it is to have a good dinner for that many people, right? Rudy, the Chef at our boat was amazing, the food was so good. We had appetizers as people were boarding, the wait staff was so friendly, smiling, attentive, making sure everyone was being taken care of. Appetizers I picked were great, dinner after was amazing (I keep using that word but it was! meat, chicken, pasta, salad, salmon and desserts). The bartenders were on it too, from the minute people were boarding, they had trays with already served wine! what!!! yes. I had a full bar option for my event and OMG, so good. DJ Bob, crazy good. I told him in advance what we wanted, about my group, that we wanted to dance, etc. He got it! We danced the whole time. I literally had to ask people to leave the boat at the end of the event. Nobody wanted to go! Linel (sorry if I'm misspelling the manager's name) was so great, attentive, nice, funny. I'm telling you, the crew made sure we were having a great time. We did. I would so recommend National Elite Private Yachts to everyone. Having the workgroup together made a huge difference for us. Thank you again for everything!

I stayed here when I was in National Harbor for a conference. This is the first AC by Marriott I've…read morestayed in, and I chose it simply for the location and price. It was significantly cheaper than the Gaylord and less than a quarter mile away. Checking in was a little odd. After walking in the door, I had to walk up to the next floor for the lobby- you can also take the elevator up. The hotel is under construction, but I didn't hear any noise. One of the elevators was ACTIVELY under construction when I was there, but still usable. The room itself was cozy and comfortable. It was fine for a couple of nights, and since I was there for a conference, I wasn't in my room much. The room didn't have a microwave, but one is located in the lobby. The mini fridge kept my drinks and leftovers cold. The water pressure, provided shampoo/conditional/body/wash, and hair dryer were wonderful. The phone looked dusty and dirty, but I didn't use it. I actually slept on the other side of the bed so I wouldn't be too close to the phone. I'm not even sure why hotels have phones these days. Everyone has a cell phone. I didn't go to the bar downstairs, but on my second night here, I saw quite a crowd enjoying the bar area. Ironically, some of them were drinking spirits and juices/mixer out of their own red solo cups at the tables. I've never seen that at a hotel before, but I didn't ask questions and just went up to my cozy room to chill. I wasn't a fan of the National Harbor area, but if the conference I attend each year is held is this area again, I'd stay at this hotel again- but I wouldn't use the room phone.

I booked this hotel for a Waterview on my Marriott app. First of all, I am used to receiving a…read moremobile key prior to my arrival. I checked in to this hotel 24 hours in advance, requesting my mobile key, but they wouldn't send it. They kept telling me I had to stop at the desk upon arrival. I felt like that was redundant. I don't have that problem with other hotels. You have a valid credit card on file. I don't understand the problem. Now, if you're familiar with this area. They have a garage across the street available for $24 per 24 hours. With in & out entry. There was no need to move our car. Everything was within walking distance. They offer European Breakfast for $15.00 per person if you're into that. Mine was included with my booking. I have southern roots, and we need a little more than that. It was good, though. Would I do it again. Probably not. Now, onto the room. I booked a Waterview but received a partial Waterview. Our room was on the 5th floor , and one window faced a building. I would have preferred to be higher. There is no microwave in the room. Only a small fridge. There is no closet. Our room was clean. Which is a plus. It's at a convenient location, but I would prefer more space. So, if you're into Lofts, this would be the place for you. I will be considering other hotel options for my next overnight stay. It's probably ok for the short-term stay. Personally, I'm more comfortable with suites.

I stayed at the Gaylord National Harbor for three nights while attending a conference in the hotel…read more I'm no stranger to Gaylords - they are a conference favorite and I have stayed at two of their other locations in Dallas/Grapevine and Nashville. As with most of my other hotel reviews, I'll separate this into pros and cons - so here we go! There's a lot to like about this hotel. Being a Gaylord, you can easily spend your entire trip within the confines of the hotel - there are several eateries, stores, and onsite amenities to keep you occupied. Outside the walls though, the location excellent. Unlike its sister resorts in Texas and Nashville, the Gaylord National Harbor is located within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and entertainment in National Harbor. My room was also very spacious and modern - I was on the 14th floor and had a great view looking out towards National Harbor. The convention area was also good - easy to navigate and a comfortable place to be while learning. As far as cons, it's mostly within the context of comparing it to other Gaylords. This is by far the smallest one I have been to, and has less onsite amenities compared to Texas and Nashville. The exchange, though, is having other amenities outside the hotel within walking distance. Going to close this off by giving kudos to the staff - they were great. I had a smooth check-in and my entire stay from a logistics perspective was seamless. Overall, I had a great stay at the Gaylord National Harbor and wouldn't hesitate to return for another conference.

Location was extremely convenient. Huge hotel, with an atrium of a few bars, and a…read morebreakfast/marketplace and Starbucks. The rooms were clean and spacious. They do have a pool which I didn't realize until my last day. The back has a track for walking and chairs for lounging. Minutes away from National Harbor. It had everything we could've possibly needed. FYI- parking onsite is $50USD. Parking across the street was $25USD. It was in and out parking so it's one standard fee.

The owners are informative and great host. It a great place to unwind and pick your creative poisonread more

As a working parent of a toddler, I really wish more places like this existed! I was able to bring…read moremy daughter here to play, with supervision, while I got some work done and had a coffee on a day my nanny was not available. My daughter had so much fun with the employees and other kiddos! I opted to sit downstairs which is louder, but there is a quiet work/study space upstairs for additional cost. Before we left I also ordered food to go from Shorty's Deluxe. Childcare and food all in one Highly recommend Mulberry Lane for all the parents!

My fam travels a lot and we noticed play cafes in many other areas but not the DMV. It's clearly…read moremuch needed but we get why they aren't really here. But Mulberry Lane is a notch above bc not only is it a play cafe but there is staff there to watch your lils while you get to go elsewhere within the building whether that's in the lil tables visibly nearby or in one of their neighboring and partnering restaurants. I'd toootally get my kids memberships if we lived nearby. Since we probably would only go weekends for an hour or two, I'm glad there are the options for one time pay or multi hour passes for future use. Since we weren't sure if we'd be back, we gave it a try for one hour. Prices may change but our first time was $18 per child per hour. This may seem high for only one hour, but my kids had fun and my hour without worrying about them or being interrupted was very productive so it was worth it. Staff are friendly. I only wished they had gluten free options for the kiddos to enjoy after their play. Guess we can bring our own next time! :)

We planned a Girls' Weekend to Maryland specifically to go to Bobby McKey's. 2 of us are from New…read moreYork, 2 from South Carolina, ranging in ages from 20's-50's. We bought tickets in advance for the Friday, 6/12/26 show, and we had a blast. Our table was right in the middle, we had a great view of everything and couldn't get over how festive and energetic the vibe was. Had some apps, jello shots, beer towers and so much fun I can't believe it wasn't illegal! In fact, we had such a good time, we went back again on Saturday 6/13! The staff was great, the performers were amazing, in particular, Elisa ROCKED! We are already talking about making this an annual trip.

So much fun!! We came here on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed and had great energy…read more The musicians were so talented and knew almost every song that was requested that night. The food was good and drinks like beer and wine were reasonably priced for the area. Cocktails were more on the pricy side though. Would definitely recommend for a night out!

I came here for a friend's birthday, and she rented a private karaoke room. We had an absolute…read moreblast! I didn't get a chance to try the food, but everything I saw coming out looked really good. The karaoke room was pretty warm, but I just assumed it was because there were a lot of us in a small space, so it wasn't a big deal. The real problem was when our room time was over and we went into the main area. It was HOT, like, no air at all. And I'm not talking about the Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks song (LOL). It was honestly unbearable. With the heat wave we've been having, there's really no excuse for the AC to be struggling that much. Other than that, we had a great time, and I'd definitely come back. I just hope management sees this and gets the air conditioning fixed because it would make the experience so much better.

I have had the chance to visit the locations, the Wharf and the Harbor. Visually the Harbor is much…read morelarger and lore esthetically pleasing. It also has large windows overlooking the water as well as outdoor seating. We had our end of year staff celebration here. We had a small buffet of finger goofs that were realy good as well as happy hour drink specials. For a while, we had the space to ourselves but as it got later it got more busy. Eventually security had to monitor the lidt because the ended up being some fighting over it. Staff was ok. They gave conflicting information about their policies. Overall it was an okay experience. I would definitely go again.

This will be my go-to hotel in the National Harbor going forward! I've stayed a few in the Harbor,…read morebut this has been the best. We stayed here to attend a party in the Ft. Washington area. You know, trying to be responsible adults. When we pulled up to check in there were a few people ahead of us. The receptionist was still very polite to everybody. She answered our questions about parking and we were set. By the way, it's very convenient that the parking garage is right across the street. You can use your room key to enter the hotel from the backside (across from the parking garage). You can get your parking ticket validated to allow in & out access. The decor is modern and updated. I like the way they've set up seating areas by the dining area for say...... a family with small kids to eat together. There are a few TV's on the walls in the sitting areas if you'd like to just chill. The room, or should I say suite, was nice. I like that the TV swivels 360 degrees so you can turn it around to watch while on the couch. Then swivel it to the bed and watch there as well. We had a kitchenette with microwave, plates, glasses, siverware, a stove, etc. The bed was comfy, but the pillows were a bit lumpy. They did the job. The water was HOT and had good pressure. What else do you need? Oh, the gym was pretty good for a hotel gym! They even had kettlebells. They also had a store with plenty of everything you might need while you're there. I felt comfortable there. The door and elevator both required key-card access. The carpet didn't look worn down. The hallways were painted (or it was probably wallpaper) a nice grey color. It really felt homey. We'll be back.

My husband and I stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriot for five nights during Podcast Movement in…read morelate August, which was being held at the Gaylord Resort across the street. We stayed here because of our pet, and the hotel allows for fur guests at a reasonable visit fee. The suites are spacious and have all that you need to feel like you have a home base when you're away from home. Some of the highlights or good things about our Residence Inn stay: - There is a nearby parking deck and the back entrance of the hotel is right across the street from it. So, it's very convenient when bringing in luggage or just going in and out daily. - Our room was on the 7th floor and was very spacious. The suite layout was comfortable with the kitchenette, living room area, bedroom area, and bathroom/closet situation. - The kitchen has a full-sized fridge, where you can store groceries and do your own cooking if you want. The drawers and cabinets are supplied with plates, cookware, and various utensils. The kitchen has an energy efficient dishwater and a garbage-disposal sink, too! - The free breakfast buffet is pretty good! Hot food bar, waffle makers, cereal, yogurt, bakery good, hot coffee, cold brew, etc. The whole gamut of breakfast food stuffs. - Laundry room! Our trip to D.C. was nearly two weeks long, so this was great towards the end of our trip. You can ask the front desk for a roll of coins in exchange for cash. The washing machine costs $4 to use for one wash cycle. The dryer is similar to costs except you can add in increments of 25 cents. It's by the gym. - There's a gym and workout machines. My husband who used it said it does the job. - The Residence Inn is close to casual eateries, bars and various entertainment venues (if you're into dueling piano spots, you're in luck!), and within walking distance of a CVS pharmacy if you need.

I simply can't say enough positive things about this place. Its almost out of a hallmark movie…read more The energy, the old-timey statues, the ferris wheel, its such a beautiful place. The restaurants, the waterfront views, its really postcard worthy. Simply amazing destination. I can only imagine how busy this area gets in the summer.

I attended a conference at the Gaylord hotel earlier this year, and while I love DC, National…read moreHarbor was never on my radar until I found out our conference would be there. The conference itself was wonderful, but I was not a big fan of National Harbor. I didn't have a car, so I took the metro and bus to get to National Harbor. I walked around the area that afternoon, and it took less than two hours for me to see everything. This area is very commercial and planned, with little local flair or character. I see this mentioned in reviews from 2010-2011; well, it is still the case in 2026. The monument to our armed services was inspirational, and I found a wonderful Black-owned bookstore called Mahogany Books. But, most businesses were high-end chains. There's a pharmacy for basic needs, but most restaurants are expensive and no grocery stores are within walking distance. Thankfully, Potbelly is there for us plebes to grab a sandwich, and Mahogany Books serves delicious coffee drinks. I had plenty to do with the conference over the next three days, so it wasn't a boring trip. The bus service comes every 30 minutes or you can Uber/Lyft to a metro station like Alexandria and go into the city. On the second night of our conference, I ended up going into Alexandria with some friends, and we went to a local pizza restaurant. The next night, I visited a local Greek restaurant in Alexandria with other friends. If you're attending a conference here, do stay at a nearby hotel for convenience and also visit Mahogany Books. Otherwise, I would not spend much time at National Harbor.