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Create an unforgettable experience at The William F. Bolger Center. With over 70,000 square feet of flexible function space, The Bolger Center is one of the largest conference and training facilities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It can be rearranged, decorated or completely transformed into the ideal setting for your program needs. From retreats to conferences to meetings, The Bolger Center provides the perfect distraction-free environment to achieve learning, productivity, and engagement. The Bolger Center’s retreat-like and sprawling campus, located on 43 acres of awarding-winning manicured grounds in Potomac, offers over 100 meeting rooms, a 230-seat dining room, 431 guest rooms and the historic and beautiful Stained Glass Hall, accommodating up to 250 people. Our experienced team will take your program to the new “bizcation” experience; travel for work and stay for leisure with creative programming, comfortable meeting rooms, unforgettable culinary experiences, and more! Location: 21 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 24 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport 39 miles from Baltimore Washington International Airport 5 miles from Bethesda Metro Station 32 minutes from Washington, D.C. 24 minutes from I-270 16 minutes from I-495 Set on 43 acres of award-winning manicured grounds Meeting Space: 70,000 square feet of meeting space 102 meeting rooms and breakout space Most historic ballroom in Potomac (up to 250 people) Room Features & Guest Services: 431 guest rooms 30 spacious suites 24/7 Front Desk On-site laundry 100% smoke free Complimentary parking Complimentary shuttle service to metro and Montgomery Mall Amenities: Dedicated team of certified conference planners Expert onsite IT, AV and communications teams In-house bar and grill open nightly In-house dining room open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner Complimentary Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, public spaces, and guest rooms Business Services: 2 Full-Service Business Centers Complimentary computer lab Facilities & Recreation: Outdoor courtyard, patios, and terraces with fire pits Distraction-free campus with 43 acres 1.5 mile walking trail Outdoor tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts Expansive Lawn Pony Express Bar & Grill Osgood’s Dining Room Award-winning culinary chef, 230-seat Dining Room 2-level Fitness Center with 24hr access
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- Health club
- Tennis courts
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Franklin Hall | 7,154 sq. ft. 73 x 98 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 500 | 70 | 350 | 500 | 460 | 330 | 50 | - | 90 |
F 21 | | 2,146 sq. ft. 37 x 58 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 100 | 28 | 60 | 100 | 60 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
F 1 | 1,960 sq. ft. 35 x 56 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 42 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 45 | 24 | 30 | 50 |
F 3 | 1,785 sq. ft. 35 x 51 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 42 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 60 | 24 | 30 | 50 |
F 4 | 1,785 sq. ft. 35 x 51 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 42 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 60 | 24 | 30 | 50 |
F 15/16 | 1,785 sq. ft. 35 x 51 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 42 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 60 | 24 | 30 | 50 |
F 17A/B | 1,785 sq. ft. 35 x 51 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 42 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 60 | 24 | 30 | 50 |
F 18/19 | 1,785 sq. ft. 35 x 51 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 90 | 42 | 60 | 90 | 86 | 60 | 24 | 30 | 50 |
F 9A/B | 1,456 sq. ft. 26 x 56 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 80 | 36 | 60 | 80 | 70 | 50 | 24 | 30 | 40 |
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Cancellation Policy
All reservation cancellations must be made before 6:00 p.m. the day prior to arrival to avoid full stay penalty charges.
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History of The Bolger Center In 1920, Lyman B. Kendall, a New York broker purchased approximately 1,000 acres of rolling Maryland countryside for the purpose of becoming a gentleman farmer. He built an Italian villa style manor house on the property in 1926 that he and his family occupied until his untimely death in 1929. In 1930, Kendall’s widow sold the property to a Catholic religious community, the Sisters of Mercy. The manor house was used as both a residence and school until the construction of the Generalate building in 1959 (now our Osgood Building). In 1969, the St. Maurice School (now our Franklin Building) was constructed and specialized in the education for disabled children. In 1980, the United States Postal Service purchased 83 acres of land from the Sisters of Mercy. The purchase included the Generalate and the St. Maurice School for the purpose of centralizing their training programs. Within the next five years, the Postal Service enlarged the dining facility, added a wing to the Franklin Building, constructed the A, B, C, D, and E guest quarter wings and built the Hotel Check-in Building. In 1984, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors honored the 65th Postmaster General, Mr. William F. Bolger, by renaming the facility the William F. Bolger Management Academy, in recognition of his commitment to training. Then, in May 1996, the Board of Governors renamed the facility the William F. Bolger Center for Leadership Development, to emphasize the Postal Service’s goal of providing a premier learning environment for the training and development of employees. In 2004, through a partnership between the United States Postal Service and the Smithsonian Museum, the Bolger Center was selected to showcase and celebrate the history of the Postal Service with joint exhibits of historical significance on the subject. Currently, the center is used as a training and conference facility for the Postal Service, while also being marketed to other government agencies, private contractors and the general public.
WILLIAM F. BOLGER HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER Frequently Asked Questions
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What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
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Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
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