Natcher Conference Center — Local services in Bethesda

J just a short walk from the security screening area is the Matcher Center. It's easy to find and a great place to have lunch. The center's media features almost always work as expected. It's clean and attractive -- a fine place to host an event.

Getting in, however, can be a massive pain. Security is generally both courteous and patient, but they can't magically make their computers go any faster -- and crowds seen to make the computers go slower -- so if you're planning to attend a popular conference, leave an hour earlier than you think should be appropriate.

Bonus positive note: the Metro's Red Line lets off right at the campus' front door. Just exit at...

Cool building but not a very baby friendly place, especially for somewhere that’s so public health focused. The pumping/nursing room was awkward and the rooms were difficult to get into and impossible to bring a stroller into. We were there for a conference and we couldn’t figure out how to leave the campus...

This is a solid conference center. They have a great guest WiFi signal, even in basement auditoriums. The bathrooms seem to be accessible. The cafeteria food options were amazing! They had a salad bar with organic veggies, a variety of hot food bars- international flavors,...