Hotels near Los Angeles Convention Center for smoother convention days

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the closest hotel to the Los Angeles Convention Center?
  The AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is the closest hotel to the convention center, directly across South Figueroa Street at 0.1 miles — roughly a 4-minute walk to any convention center entrance. The Moxy Downtown Los Angeles shares the same building and offers the same distance, at a different price tier and atmosphere. Both earn Marriott Bonvoy points.
• How far in advance should I book hotels near the Los Angeles Convention Center during major conventions?
  Book 6-8 weeks in advance for major the convention center events. Hotel blocks at the Figueroa Street properties — the AC Hotel, Moxy, and nearby Marriott options — draw down fastest, often leaving only OTA inventory within a month of large trade shows. Navan's booking data shows the 0.1-mile hotels see the steepest rate jumps in the final two weeks.
• Is it easy to reach the Los Angeles Convention Center without a car?
  Yes. Metro's Pico Station (E Line and A Line) sits directly across from the convention center entrance — no blocks to cross. Hotels on Figueroa Street are a 6-8 minute walk to Pico Station. DASH Bus Route F stops along Figueroa adjacent to the convention center daily. From LAX, the K Line to Expo/Crenshaw, then E Line to Pico Station takes 50-65 minutes.
• What does parking cost at the Los Angeles Convention Center?
  On-site parking at the convention center runs $27-$42 per day flat rate, depending on event and garage. The venue operates three garages: West Hall (enter via LA Live Way only; Pico Blvd closed through 2029), South Hall, and Venice Garage. No overnight parking or re-entry. Private lots within 3 blocks run $10-$30/day; pre-book via SpotHero before event-week rates apply.
• Which loyalty programs are best represented near the Los Angeles Convention Center?
  Three of the four closest hotels earn Marriott Bonvoy points: the AC Hotel, Moxy, and Residence Inn L.A. LIVE. Hotel Figueroa earns World of Hyatt; Hotel Indigo earns IHG One Rewards. For frequent convention attendees, Navan can track which program earns most on your convention calendar and flag the best-value option by stay length.
• What are the best restaurants near the Los Angeles Convention Center for a client dinner?
  Level 8 at the Moxy/AC Hotel building across the street offers eight concepts including Maison Kasai teppanyaki and Mother of Pearl raw bar, all on one floor with zero commute from the closest the convention center hotels. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse at 800 W. Olympic Blvd has private dining rooms sized for convention groups; Mastro's Ocean Club at 1200 S Figueroa is steps from the South Hall entrance.
• How far is LAX from the Los Angeles Convention Center?
  LAX is approximately 16 miles from the convention center. By Metro, take a free shuttle from your terminal to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, board the K Line to Expo/Crenshaw Station, transfer to the E Line eastbound, and exit at Pico Station — directly across from the convention center. Allow 50-65 minutes depending on connections.