Hotels near Anaheim Convention Center selected for convention attendees

Frequently Asked Questions

• How far in advance should I book a hotel for a convention at the Anaheim Convention Center?
  Book 4-6 weeks ahead for mid-size conventions at the ACC. For major events like NAMM Show, WonderCon, Natural Products Expo West, and Star Wars Celebration, plan for 8-12 weeks minimum, when the Anaheim Resort District typically sells out and rates climb. Booking through Navan when you confirm your convention registration lets your travel manager monitor preferred hotel availability and negotiated rates before inventory tightens.
• What is the closest hotel to the Anaheim Convention Center?
  The Westin Anaheim Resort is the closest property on this list at 0.1 miles, roughly a 2-minute walk to the ACC's main entrance on W Katella Avenue. The Anaheim Marriott Hotel and Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn sit at 0.2 miles. The remaining six hotels are at 0.3 miles, a 6-8 minute walk depending on your room location and which ACC entrance you are heading toward. Navan's hotel search surfaces available inventory near the ACC during convention weeks, useful when individual hotel sites show limited options.
• Is there parking at the Anaheim Convention Center?
  On-site ACC parking costs $25 per entry with no in-and-out privileges. Each time you exit the lot, you pay $25 to re-enter. Cashless payments only (credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Approximately 1,000 spaces, first-come first-served. Overflow options include the Toy Story Lot (same $25 rate honored on major event days) and GardenWalk ($18/day validated). For multi-day conventions, staying at an ART-served hotel with a transit day pass often eliminates parking costs entirely.
• Where do rideshares pick up at the Anaheim Convention Center?
  Rideshare pickup and drop-off is limited to two designated zones only: the Transit Plaza near Hall E, and the Convention Way entrance near Mortons Steakhouse. Drivers are not permitted to stop at other ACC entrances. During large conventions, plan for surge pricing and longer wait times around session end times. Leaving 20-30 minutes before official closing keeps fares and wait times lower.
• Do the hotels near the Anaheim Convention Center have loyalty programs?
  Six of the nine hotels on this list earn Marriott Bonvoy points: The Westin Anaheim Resort, Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Sheraton Park Hotel, and Courtyard Anaheim Resort. Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn earns Best Western Rewards. Eden Roc Inn and Alpine Inn are independent properties. For Bonvoy members, this is one of the most concentrated earning opportunities in Southern California. Navan's booking tool consolidates loyalty credentials and company travel policy in a single search, so points don't go unearned.
• What major events does the Anaheim Convention Center host?
  The ACC hosts some of the largest U.S. conventions: NAMM Show (music industry, January), WonderCon (March), Natural Products Expo West (March), Star Wars Celebration, VidCon (summer), Anime Expo, BlizzCon, and D23 Expo. At 1.8 million square feet, it is the largest convention center on the West Coast. Convention week hotel availability varies significantly by event size, so check event-specific booking timelines rather than relying on a single planning window.
• How do I get to the Anaheim Convention Center from LAX?
  There is no direct transit. The public transit route: take the free M Shuttle from any LAX terminal to Aviation/LAX Metro station, then ride the Metro C Line (Green Line) to Norwalk, then board Line 460 bus to the Anaheim area. Total time is approximately 90 minutes. Rideshare from LAX runs 45-60 minutes depending on traffic, typically $50-80 or more. From John Wayne Airport (SNA, 14 miles), rideshare takes approximately 25 minutes and averages $35-40.