NATIONAL HARBOR, MD—MGM National Harbor unveiled the design of the guestrooms within the $1.3-billion resort. The newest addition to the MGM Resorts International family, the resort is located on the eastern shore of the Potomac River and is scheduled to open in the second half of 2016.
The 24-story, 308-room resort is expected to feature premier amenities and experiences with more than 125,000 sq. ft. of space featuring slots, table games and poker; a spa and salon; an entertainment theater with 3,000 transformable seats; 18,000 sq. ft. of high-end branded retail; 27,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; and restaurants from local and national chefs.
The architectural vision of MGM National Harbor, inspired by the nation’s capital, embodies a contemporary, bold and progressive design achieved by seamlessly integrating natural materials to create simple, yet elegant, spaces, according to MGM Resorts International.
Featuring light-colored woods and monochromatic earth tones, the rooms, designed by Studio GAIA, will invite the outside in to create a streamlined and refreshing environment. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light and views of the city’s landscape.
In keeping with the resort’s conservation-minded approach, motion sensors in each room will automatically adjust temperature and lighting to save energy when guests are not present. Advanced technology in all rooms will remember guests’ temperature and lighting settings when exiting the room and resume those settings upon their return. WiFi and Bluetooth technology will be standard throughout all rooms.
Each guest bath will feature floor-to-ceiling millwork similar to that of a yacht’s interior while dual vanity sinks will be set within a polished black countertop. The shower radiates a subtle opaque white light. Guest bathrooms will integrate sustainable features including LED lighting in the oversized mirrors as well as custom polished chrome low-flow, water-saving fixtures. Just outside each bathroom, a distinctive piece of artwork inspired by the historic Washington, DC, region will add to the overall ambiance of the room.
In addition to 234 standard guestrooms, MGM National Harbor will offer a selection of 74 suites ranging in size from 600 to 2,000 sq. ft., up to the 3,600-sq.-ft. Presidential Suite.
MGM National Harbor is being designed and built to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED) Gold certification, according to the company. Every element throughout the resort’s interior and exterior architecture was designed with sustainability in mind, including extensive use of natural light, LED lighting and water-saving fixtures.