MGM National Harbor tops off USD 1.3B integrated resort

This construction milestone comes as the much-anticipated resort moves toward its opening in the fourth quarter of 2016.

With a contemporary, bold and progressive design, MGM National Harbor is inspired by the historic area, national icons and natural beauty of Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

The resort will feature 308 hotel rooms, world-class spa, a 3,000-seat entertainment theater, high-end branded retail, an expansive gaming floor with table games such as poker, baccarat and slot machines, and more than 25,000sqft of meeting space.

Lorenzo Creighton, MGM National Harbor President & COO, said: “We are grateful to the thousands of talented individuals – architects, construction workers, contractors and more – who’ve worked with great pride to make this amazing achievement happen so quickly. Now, with the topping off complete and winter setting in, work begins within the resort. We look forward to maintaining the momentum and unveiling the finished product later this year.”

Jim Murren, MGM Resorts Chairman & CEO, remarked: “When we began this journey, we set out to design a property that would rival any in our portfolio, bring great pride to Prince George’s County and the State of Maryland. Looking at the project now, it is clear that we are well on our way to delivering on that vision.”

Joining Mr. Murren and Mr. Creighton to mark the milestone was Bill Boasberg, General Manager of MGM National Harbor, who will run the day-to-day operations for the resort once open, as well as senior executives from the MGM Resorts International leadership team in Las Vegas and the Regional Operations team based in Maryland.