Hyatt Place National Harbor

National Harbor, MD

Hyatt Place National Harbor is a waterfront Hyatt Place hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, positioned near the Potomac River waterfront, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and the broader National Harbor district. The hotel is a practical select-service option for travelers who want to stay in the walkable waterfront area instead of inside MGM National Harbor itself.

Rooms are designed around the Hyatt Place format, with modern guest rooms, work and seating areas, free internet access, and convenient in-room features for short stays or multi-day trips. The property includes an on-site restaurant and bar, fitness center, business services, laundry access, meeting space, pet-friendly rooms, and self-parking access.

For poker travelers, the hotel’s main advantage is location. It is not connected to MGM National Harbor, but it is close enough to serve as a realistic lodging option for players attending cash games, daily tournaments, or larger poker series at MGM National Harbor. The hotel also gives guests easy access to the National Harbor waterfront dining scene, which can be useful during tournament breaks, off days, or late-night stays when players want food outside the casino property.

Phone Number

(301) 686-1120

Address

123 Waterfront St
National Harbor, MD 20745

Poker Room Access

15–20 Minute Walk

Resort Fee

Parking

Paid

Not clearly disclosed
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Why Players Like This Hotel

Hyatt Place National Harbor is best suited for players using MGM National Harbor Poker Room. The hotel is not on the MGM property and is not connected to the casino, but it is close enough to be practical for many poker trips, especially for players who prefer staying in the waterfront district rather than inside the casino resort.

MGM National Harbor Poker Room is the only confirmed nearby poker room that this hotel reasonably serves for Angry Aces purposes. The walk is generally in the 15–20 minute range, which can work during good weather and normal hours, but players should plan for a rideshare after very late cash sessions, during bad weather, or when carrying bags. For early tournament starts, the hotel is close enough to avoid a long commute, but it is not as effortless as staying directly at MGM National Harbor.

The hotel’s strongest poker-travel value is its balance of location, waterfront dining access, and potentially lower lodging cost compared with staying inside the casino resort. Players on multi-day tournament trips can use Hyatt Place National Harbor as a comfortable base while still being close to MGM’s poker room, restaurants, casino, and tournament activity.

Food access is a meaningful plus. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar, and National Harbor has multiple restaurants and quick dining options nearby. That can be useful for players who bust late, need a break from casino dining, or want easier meals between tournament days.

Parking is a drawback to verify carefully before booking. Hyatt lists self-parking, and local parking is generally garage-based and paid. Players driving to MGM may also need to consider MGM parking policies separately. For players planning multiple daily trips between the hotel and poker room, a rideshare may be simpler than moving a car back and forth.

This hotel is a practical option for MGM National Harbor poker trips, but it is not the most convenient possible choice for players who want to be steps from the room. It works best for players who value the National Harbor waterfront location, Hyatt loyalty benefits, restaurant access, and a short rideshare or manageable walk to the casino.