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National Conference Center

18665 Conference Center Drive, Leesburg, VA, USA, 20176
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About us

The National Conference Center has been hosting next-level meetings, learning and development programs, conventions, and events for 50 years. Set on 46 scenic acres with 265,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 917 guest rooms, and Northern Virginia's largest ballroom, The National is designed specifically for learning, innovation, and over the top events. The National provides a dedicated, flexible setting to ensure your program is a success. The National’s retreat-like and expansive complex, located on 46 wooded acres along the Potomac River, offers 250 meeting rooms, an 880-seat dining room, 917 guest rooms and the largest ballroom in Northern Virginia, accommodating up to 1,800 people. Our experienced team will take your program to the next level with dynamic programming, creative concept meeting rooms, innovative team-building, unforgettable culinary experiences, and more. Location: 14 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. Set on 46 wooded acres along the Potomac River Airport shuttles available upon request via our transportation partner Uber, Lyft Complimentary Parking The Washington Metro is available to Dulles International Airport, providing transportation directly to and from Washington, DC Meeting Space: 265,000 square feet of meeting space 250 meeting rooms and breakout space Northern Virginia’s largest ballroom (16,552 sq. ft.) Room Features & Guest Services: 917 total guest rooms 839 standard guest rooms 78 spacious suites 24/7 Registration Campus (three buildings) connected via subterranean walkways Amenities: Dedicated team of certified conference planners Onsite IT, AV and Communications team experts In-house bar and grill Team building and leadership development programs Private culinary experiences such as Chef’s Table and Wine Tastings Complimentary Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, public spaces, and guest rooms Mailroom Business Services: VIP Services Classified Security Clearance GSA Approved Facilities & Recreation: Outdoor courtyard, patios, and terraces with fire pits Distraction-free campus with 46 wooded acres Walking trails and running maps Expansive West Lawn Black Olive Bar & Grill The Secret private lounge Award-winning culinary program, 880-seat Dining Room Teambuilding Opportunities State-of-the-art Fitness Room with cardio, cycling, weights, and yoga studio Mailroom/warehouse for shipping, receiving and storage

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1974
Renovated2024
Total meeting space265,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms917
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
2023 Smart Meetings – Smart Women in Meetings Award – Rising Star – Amanda Heavner 2022 Northstar Meetings Group – Stella Awards – Bronze Award for Best Conference Center Worldwide 2022 Virginia, Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association – Ordinary Awards Finalist for Hotel Manager of the Year – Kelli Mueller 2022 Smart Meetings – Smart Stars Award – Best Conference Center 2021 Convention South – 6X Readers’ Choice Award Winner 2021 Smart Meetings – Smart Stars Award – Best Conference Center 2021 Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year Finalist 2021 Best of Loudoun Finalist for Best Chef – Chef Frank Estremera 2020 Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association's "COVID-19 Facility Preparedness" Award to Kelli Mueller 2020 Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce – Stars over Dulles – Finalist for Hospitality Hero for The National Conference Center and Individual Manager (Kelli Mueller) 2020 Smart Meetings – Platinum Choice Award Winner 2020 Smart Stars Reader's Choice Award for "Best Conference Center in the Mid-Atlantic" by Smart Meetings Magazine 2020 Convention South – 5X Readers’ Choice Award Winner 2020 Virginia Business Magazine as one of the “100 People to Know in Virginia” – Frank Estremera 2019 Best of Loudoun Winner for Best Event Planner – Amanda Heavner 2019 Smart Meetings – Platinum Choice Award Winner 2019 Convention South – Readers’ Choice Award Winner 2019 Smart Meetings - Smart Star Award “Best of the Best” and “Best Conference Center” 2019 Meetings Today, Best of, The National Conference Center 2019 Loudoun Chamber of Commerce - Community Leadership Award (Large Business) 2019 Loudoun Now, Loudoun’s Favorites “Business Event Venue” 2019 Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) SEAC, “Outstanding Job Training & Community Collaboration”, The Project Search Team and The National Conference Center 2019 Virginia, Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association – Ordinary Awards Winner for Chef of the Year – Frank Estremera 2019 Virginia, Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association – Ordinary Awards Winner for Hotel of the Year 2019 Loudoun 40 Under 40 Award – Chef Frank Estremera

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • All inclusive
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
265,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,552 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
250
Second largest room
8,400 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
16,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
2,000
Seating capacity
1,500
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Prefunction
The National Ballroom
Potomac (A/B/D/E)

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
917
Single (1 bed)
839
Suites
78
Tax rate
6%
Occupancy rate
8%

Location

Getting Here

The National is conveniently located near three major airports: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 14 Miles, 20 Minutes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 35 Miles, 45 Minutes Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 70 Miles, 1 Hour and 20 Minutes Additionally, The National is accessible from Washington D.C. via The Washington Metro System, now with a stop at Dulles International Airport.
Distance from airport 14 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated National Conference Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does National Conference Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is National Conference Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to National Conference Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at National Conference Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does National Conference Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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