Skip to main content


.



Hotel + Travel

Hotel | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

We will be utilizing several areas within the Gaylord National’s conference space for education sessions, and networking. You will have an opportunity to download the conference mobile app about a week prior to your arrival. Within the app, we will have a maps section that will have all the dedicated spaces outlined.
 
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street 
National Harbor, MD 20745 

OMA has a discounted hotel rate of $269 + tax and resort fee. The discounted rate is available until March 25, 2025, or until all the rooms are full, whichever comes first. Use the link below to reserve your hotel room:

Reserve Your Hotel Room

Cancellations more than 72 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made 72 hours or less prior to arrival are forfeit one night’s fee.

Gaylord National Resort Fee

The $27 daily resort fee includes the following benefits:
The OMA's hotel block at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center may be fully booked as the conference date approaches. Rooms are also available at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites:

Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor MD
250 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745, USA

Hotel Reservations:

OMA has a discounted hotel rate of $239 + tax at the Hampton Inn & Suites. The discounted rate is available until March 31, 2025 or until all the rooms are full, whichever comes first. Use the button below to reserve your hotel room:



Beware of Unauthorized Hotel Solicitations. Please note that Obesity Medicine Association does not work with any third-party housing companies. These unauthorized companies are not affiliated with the hotel, the OMA or the Annual Conference.

Gaylord National Parking

OMA Attendees are eligible to receive a 10% discount on self-parking at the Gaylord National during the conference.

If you are staying at the Gaylord National, the discount and fees will be applied to your hotel folio.

If you are driving, OMA will supply a voucher at registration. The voucher will be scanned as you exit and pay for parking each day.


Travel Options In and Around National Harbor

National Harbor Circulator Bus:

As part of your stay at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, hotel guest 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. Guests simply present your room key and enjoy the ride. Tickets cost $10 for non-hotel guests.

Ride Share:

Uber and Lyft are available throughout the area.

Water Taxi:

The Potomac Water Taxi connects National Harbor, Old Town Alexandria, Georgetown, and The Warf. Learn more about tickets and schedule here.


Getting to National Harbor

Flying:

There are several options to consider for flying in and out of the Washington DC area:

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 6.9 miles from Gaylord National

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 32.3 miles from the Gaylord National

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 42 miles from the Gaylord National

Book your airport parking with CheapAirportParking and enter the discount code HEALTH to receive a $10 discount on your airport parking.

United Discount:

Check to make sure that the discount code ZPUA559553 is a part of your reservation. You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday-Friday at 800-426-1122 for booking assistance.



Southwest Discount:

The promotional discounts will automatically be applied for your flight to one of the Washington DC airports between April 21-29, 2025.



Train/Metro Options:

There are several train and metro options nearby:

Bus Station: Franklin St & S Pitt St Station

Subway Station: Branch Ave Metro or Braddock Road Station

Train Station: Amtrak Station ALX or Union Station

Amtrak

MARC

Metro

DASH


Things to Do

Take in all of what National Harbor’s waterfront destination has to offer with their Show Your Badge Pass. This program offers discounts and promotions from the local boutiques, top-rated restaurants and renowned attractions via mobile pass and offers are sent directly to your phone – no apps to download. Redeem your deals by simply presenting the digital coupon at point of purchase.



National Harbor is a short commute to the Washington DC Mall. You may want to explore the monuments with a trolley tour, or take time to visit one of the museums in your free time. You can see everything there is to do by viewing the map here.


Family Services

If you need to find daycare services during the Annual Conference, please reach out to Call Emmy.

You can also download their app “Call Emmy” on the AppStore or Google Play. When you go to book a service, just click on “I need a fairy” and the rest should be self-explanatory. Use the code GRATEFUL25 to receive a $25 discount


Health and Safety