WERC is holding a discounted room block for GWS at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center, located at 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.
Important Hotel Update
The deadline to reserve a room in our discounted room block at the Gaylord National has passed. You may take advantage of our room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South until Wednesday, 9 October.
We have reserved rooms for GWS 2024 attendees at the Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, located at 5821 Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. The Hampton Inn is a short drive to and from the Gaylord National. Rooms are available at $279 plus tax.
Booking Information
The booking link for the Gaylord National is provided in your GWS registration confirmation email.
Please note that rooms in the WERC GWS room block are reserved for registered attendees of GWS only and that rooms booked under the names of non-registered guests may be subject to cancellation. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hotel cutoff date has been extended to Friday, 4 October, or whenever rooms sell out — whichever occurs first.
Rooms are available for $299 plus sales tax and a $27 daily resort fee. An advance deposit consisting of one night's room rate and tax will due at the time of booking. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit one night's room rate and tax.
Housing Piracy Notice: Please be aware of companies that may call or email you to assist with hotel reservations for GWS 2024. The intent is to convince you that the offer is made on WERC’s behalf, or that the soliciting company is a viable alternative to going directly to the hotel. These companies are not affiliated or working in partnership with WERC, and reservations made through these companies cannot be guaranteed.
Traveling to the National Capital Region
The region has three nearby airports. They are:
Another option for travel is by train. Union Station in nearby Washington, DC, provides access to regional lines and Amtrack trains.
The resort does not offer an airport shuttle service to nearby airports. Guests may arrange for taxi or car ride app services. Once on-property, Private Car Services and Limousine/Van services are available. On-site parking is available. Guests may choose from valet or self-parking.
The local Metro system for public transportation does not go to National Harbor.
Getting Around
Nestled along the picturesque Potomac River, National Harbor offers an unparalleled blend of entertainment, dining, and leisure. Attendees will admire stunning views of the nation's capital from the iconic Capital Wheel, a towering Ferris wheel offering breathtaking panoramas of the Washington Monument and beyond. You’ll find everything you need to enjoy your conference experience onsite at National Harbor, but if you plan to visit Washington, DC, it’s a 30 to 45-minute ride via ride share or water taxi.
National Harbor Circulator Bus
As part of your overnight stay, Gaylorhotel guests can ride the National Harbor Circulator bus for free. This bus runs daily and can take visitors to MGM, Tanger Outlets and the National Harbor Waterfront. Simply present your room key and enjoy the ride. Tickets cost $10 for non-hotel guests.
Water Taxi
The water taxi service offers routes connecting The Wharf to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor. Learn more and view schedules.
Local Tours
Gaylord National Resort partners with Old Town Trolley to provide shuttle service to downtown Washington, D.C., and tours of the Capital region. Tickets for all tours can be purchased at the concierge desk at Gaylord National. All tours depart from The Welcome Center in downtown Washington, D.C., except the Monuments by Moonlight tour. For more information, visit the hotel's website.
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