MGM National Harbor

Oxon Hill, MD

MGM National Harbor is an upscale casino resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. The property sits at 101 MGM National Avenue near National Harbor and combines a compact luxury hotel with a large casino floor, restaurants, entertainment venues, spa facilities, and resort amenities.

The hotel has 308 rooms and suites, including resort rooms, corner suites, and Stay Well room options. Its appeal for poker travelers comes from the combination of on-property lodging and direct access to one of the region’s major live poker rooms, meaning players can stay, play, eat, and return to their room without leaving the resort.

MGM National Harbor offers several dining options useful for tournament and cash-game players, including casual meals, steakhouse dining, Italian food, Asian cuisine, sports-bar service, lounges, and grab-and-go-style convenience depending on operating hours. The property also includes a 3,000-seat theater, pool, fitness center, spa and salon, public art areas, casino gaming, sportsbook lounge, and event space.

For poker trips, the main advantage is simplicity. Players attending daily tournaments, cash games, or larger series at MGM National Harbor can stay directly above or near the action, avoid off-site commuting, and use the resort’s restaurants and parking infrastructure throughout a multi-day stay. The hotel is not a budget option, but it is the most convenient lodging choice for players whose primary destination is the MGM National Harbor Poker Room.

Phone Number

(301) 971-5600

Address

101 MGM National Avenue
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Poker Room Access

On Property

Resort Fee

Parking

Free

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Why Players Like This Hotel

MGM National Harbor is the most practical hotel for players whose main poker destination is the MGM National Harbor Poker Room. The poker room is located on the second level of the casino floor, so hotel guests can move between their room, the casino, restaurants, and poker area without arranging transportation.

For early tournament starts, this is a major advantage. Players can avoid traffic around National Harbor, skip a morning rideshare, and return to the room during longer breaks when time allows. For late-night cash sessions, the on-property setup is even stronger because players do not have to leave the resort after a long session or wait outside for a ride.

The hotel is especially useful for multi-day poker trips, including regional tournament series and extended cash-game stays. MGM National Harbor’s poker room offers cash games around the clock and daily tournaments during the week, and the property has hosted larger series such as RunGood Poker Series stops. Staying on property reduces the friction of long tournament days and makes it easier to rest between flights, restart days, and late finishes.

Food access is strong by casino-resort standards. Players have several on-property dining choices, including casual restaurants, a sports bar, steakhouse dining, Italian food, Asian cuisine, lounges, and resort bars. Operating hours can still matter late at night, so players should check current restaurant hours during tournament weeks.

Parking is convenient but should be checked before arrival. MGM National Harbor has a large self-park garage, and registered hotel guests receive complimentary self-parking through the hotel parking process. MGM Rewards members also receive complimentary self-parking, while non-members are charged published self-parking rates starting at $15 per day. Valet may be available at a higher cost. Players driving in for a tournament should allow extra time during concerts, weekends, and major event days.

The main drawback is price. MGM National Harbor is usually a premium stay compared with off-site hotels around National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Alexandria, or Washington, D.C. For players who value convenience, security after late sessions, and easy room access during long tournament days, the higher nightly rate may be worth it. For players trying to minimize expenses, nearby off-property hotels may offer better value but will require driving, rideshare, or shuttle planning.

No other existing Angry Aces Poker Room Guide relationship is confirmed from the current approved Poker Room Guide URL Map. Based on available approved Angry Aces records, this hotel should be treated as serving MGM National Harbor poker activity directly, with the confirmed related tournament guide relationship listed below.