Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center vs Omni Shoreham Hotel
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 87/100 on FamilyFactor to Omni Shoreham Hotel's 82/100 — a 5-point gap. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores higher on kid amenities and room fit for families. Omni Shoreham Hotel scores higher on location. Both sit in the same $$$ price band.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | Omni Shoreham Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 92 | 78 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 85 | 74 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 83 | 90 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 74 | 72 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 88 | 84 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 82 | 82 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 87 | 82 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD · FamilyFactor 87/100 · $$$
A 2,000-room glass-atrium resort on the Potomac with an indoor pool, arcade, duckpin bowling, and a nightly light-and-fountain show that kids talk about for years.
Pick Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center when
- Kid amenities matters most to you — Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 92 to Omni Shoreham Hotel's 78 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
- Room fit for families matters most to you — Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 85 to Omni Shoreham Hotel's 74 (suites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes).
- You want indoor all-seasons pool, 220-foot glass atrium with nightly fountain light show, and arcade and game room — listed for Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, not for Omni Shoreham Hotel.
- You need a standard king and double-queen rooms and atrium-view rooms — in Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center's room list, not Omni Shoreham Hotel's.
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, MD · FamilyFactor 82/100 · $$$
A 1930 grande-dame hotel in Woodley Park with a resort-style outdoor pool plus a separate kids' pool, the Omni Kids Crew program, and the National Zoo a short walk away.
Pick Omni Shoreham Hotel when
- Location matters most to you — Omni Shoreham Hotel scores 90 to Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center's 83 (proximity to family attractions and walkability).
- You want seasonal heated outdoor pool with separate children's pool and hot tub (april–october), omni kids crew: check-in activity backpack, milk and cookies, kids' menu, and kids under 5 eat free at robert's restaurant — listed for Omni Shoreham Hotel, not for Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
- You need a standard rooms (784) and one- and two-bedroom suites (52) — in Omni Shoreham Hotel's room list, not Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center's.
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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center vs Omni Shoreham Hotel FAQ
Which is better for families, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center or Omni Shoreham Hotel?
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 87/100 on FamilyFactor to Omni Shoreham Hotel's 82/100 — a 5-point gap. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores higher on kid amenities and room fit for families. Omni Shoreham Hotel scores higher on location. Both sit in the same $$$ price band.
How do Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and Omni Shoreham Hotel compare on price?
Both are in the $$$ price band for National Harbor. On the FamilyFactor value dimension — which weighs what a family of four actually pays — Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 74 and Omni Shoreham Hotel scores 72. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center or Omni Shoreham Hotel?
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 92/100 on kid amenities and Omni Shoreham Hotel scores 78/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 85/100 and Omni Shoreham Hotel scores 74/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center lists standard king and double-queen rooms, atrium-view rooms, potomac river-view rooms, junior suites, and presidential suites. Omni Shoreham Hotel lists standard rooms (784), one- and two-bedroom suites (52), and presidential suite (up to 1,730 sq ft, sleeps up to 8).
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center scores 82/100 and Omni Shoreham Hotel scores 82/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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