Hotels & Travel

Where to Stay

NAFSA has vetted and secured room blocks for the 2027 Annual Conference & Expo attendees and exhibitors at a variety of hotels in Downtown Los Angeles to meet all tastes and budgets. The portal to secure a room in the NAFSA Hotel Block opens February 9, 2027. Hotel reservations will be accepted until May 7, 2027, at 8:00 p.m. ET or until the room block is sold out.

Staying in the NAFSA Hotel Block ensures:

A high standard of quality for attendees
Negotiated lowest rate at official hotels
Support for the international education community by helping to keep conference fees lower
Opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers
Negotiated free Wi-Fi

The room rates listed below are for single/double occupancy only. Additional fees will apply for the 3rd or 4th person in the room, and room availability is limited. Room rates noted do not include the additional Los Angeles County sales and use tax our 10.25%. For locations, see the NAFSA Hotel Map.

Hotel	Rate*	Distance to Convention Center
AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles	$269	0.2 mile
Courtyard Los Angeles L.A. Live	$269	0.7 mile
Hilton Checkers	$279	1.3 miles
Hotel Figueroa Los Angeles	$269	0.5 mile
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live	$299	0.6 mile
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles	$259	1.3 miles
Moxy Downtown Los Angeles	$255	0.2 mile
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza	$279	1.7 miles
Residence Inn Los Angeles	$289	0.7 mile
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel	$265	1.0 mile
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites	$279	1.5 miles

*Rates, room service, and pool hours are subject to change. Please verify at check in.

Request Meeting Space

If you would like to host an ancillary meeting in Los Angeles at the headquarter hotel, J.W. Marriott at LA Live, during the 2027 Annual Conference, please email [email protected]. Fees apply.

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Travel Information

Transportation

Accessibility

ADA Shuttles: On-demand shuttle services are available for attendees with disabilities, providing transportation between conference venues. To schedule a pick-up, please call 1-800-523-4046 and allow 30 minutes for arrival.

Wheelchair Accessibility: The public sidewalks surrounding the convention center feature curb cuts for wheelchair access. Elevators are conveniently located near meeting rooms, shared areas, and in the expo hall. Telephones, drinking fountains, and restrooms throughout the building are wheelchair accessible.

Convention Center Mobility Scooter Rentals: Scooter rentals can be arranged upon request for attendees who may require mobility assistance during the conference. Secure your rental via the ScootAround webpage or contact ScootAround via email at [email protected] or phone at 1-800-441-7575. Scooter delivery is available at the convention center or at your hotel.

Hearing Impaired Services: Please notify us in advance if you require American Sign Language Interpretation through email at [email protected].

Sight Impaired Information: Tactile Braille signage is in the entrances of all meeting rooms, restrooms, and inside and outside of all passenger elevators.

Service Animals: Animals are not permitted on the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) premises expect when in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Animals that are approved to be on the convention center premises must be on a leash, within a pen, or under similar control. The owner will be fully responsible for their animal(s). Please contact LACC any concerns.

Lactation Room: Located in Room 302, the NAFSA provides a lactation room facility that offers a private and quiet environment equipped with comfortable seating, a refrigerator for storing milk, and amenities to support breastfeeding or pumping needs. This is a dedicated space that ensures that mothers can attend sessions and network with confidence, knowing that their needs are accommodated. Please inquire at the registration desk for more information on accessing the lactation room during the conference.

If you require any of these services or have any other and/or additional accessibility needs, please do not hesitate to contact us through our accessibility inbox at [email protected] so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate you.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Annual Conference and ensuring that your experience is both inclusive and rewarding.