AI Summit New York 2026 hotels: where to stay
9 to 10 Dec 2026 Javits Center, New YorkIndependent guide

Hotels by time to the hall
Times are to the main entrance, along a route we calculated. VIP, speaker and exhibitor passes use the entrance closest to Hall 1A, delegate and expo passes the entrance closest to Hall 1C.
On foot · up to 10 min
- Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West10th Ave at W 35th St
On foot · 11 to 15 min
- Homewood Suites Midtown Manhattan Times Square SouthW 37th St
12 hotels within a 15 min walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 10 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 45 min scale.
The short answer
- Two busy days at JavitsICSC NEW YORK is at Javits on the same two days, 9 and 10 Dec. Expect West Side hotels to fill early.
- Walk from Hudson Yards and Midtown WestEquinox Hotel New York is about 4 minutes and Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West about 5 minutes on foot from the main entrance, on our walking route.
- No public parking at JavitsRideshare drop-off at 38th St and 11th Ave; buses M34, M42, M50, M12 and M11.
- Discounted hotels through HotelMapThe AI Summit offers discounted rates through HotelMap; no booking deadline is published. Compare here if those rates are gone.
Save money: stay a little further away
Rates usually drop once you accept a short ride. How much you save depends on the dates, so compare live prices for your stay.
Times Square and Midtown West, one stop on the 7 train
The 7 train runs from Times Square (one stop) and Grand Central to 34 St-Hudson Yards, about a 5-minute walk from the halls; from Midtown West you can also walk along 42nd Street.
- Hotels around Times Square
Weehawken, by ferry from Port Imperial
NY Waterway ferries cross the Hudson to Midtown / W 39th St (Pier 79, 12th Avenue), a few blocks from the north entrance; check nywaterway.com for the last boats in the evening.
- Hotels in Weehawken
Hoboken, by ferry or PATH
NY Waterway ferries from Hoboken 14th Street and Hoboken Terminal also land at W 39th St; late in the evening, PATH runs to 33rd St.
- Hotels in Hoboken
Long Island City, on the 7 train
Across the East River in Queens. The 7 train runs direct to 34 St-Hudson Yards, four stops from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av; check mta.info for weekend work on the line.
- Hotels in Long Island City
Jersey City, on PATH
Often the lowest rates, but the longest trip: PATH from Newport to 33rd St, then a bus or a walk west.
- Hotels in Jersey City
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Getting around during The AI Summit New York
We have no verified transport details for The AI Summit New York yet. General information for the Javits Center:
- From the airportsTaxi, rideshare and public transit run from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark; travel times depend on traffic.
- SubwayThe 7 train stops at 34 St-Hudson Yards, about a 5-minute walk from Javits. It is one stop from Times Square and runs direct from Grand Central.
- BusMTA buses M34 and M34-SBS, M42, M50, M12 and M11 serve the area.
- FerryNY Waterway ferries from New Jersey stop near Midtown West; from the terminal, Javits is a short walk or bus ride.
- Taxi and rideshareDrop-off and pick-up at 38th Street and 11th Avenue.
- BikeA Citi Bike station is at 34th Street and 11th Avenue, with bike racks on site.
- ParkingA lot at 700 W 34th St is open 24 hours; allow extra time during large events.
When to book for The AI Summit New York
General advice for events at the Javits Center; we have no booking data specific to The AI Summit New York yet.
- Now: if you exhibit or speak, check your event's official housing first; otherwise book a free-cancellation rate as soon as you know you are going.
- Closer to the date: re-check prices for your exact nights and switch if a closer or cheaper room appears.
Expected demand: medium to high. Book: now. Booking times for all events at the Javits
The AI Summit New York 2026 at a glance
The AI Summit New York 2026: The AI Summit New York is where enterprise leaders and tech innovators explore, apply and scale commercial AI, at the Javits Center.
- Dates9 to 10 Dec 2026
- HoursWed 9 Dec 8 am to 6 pm, Thu 10 Dec 8 am to 5 pm.
- Expo Only passUSD 99 early bird until 15 Oct 2026, 11:59 pm EDT, on the AI Summit pricing page.
- Size7,500 attendees expected from 80+ countries, 100+ exhibitors, 350+ speakers, 10 stages.
Official site: theaisummit.com. This guide is independent and not part of The AI Summit or Informa.
The AI Summit New York hotel questions
When is The AI Summit New York 2026?
On Wednesday 9 Dec (8 am to 6 pm) and Thursday 10 Dec 2026 (8 am to 5 pm) at the Javits Center.
Which Javits entrance do I use?
VIP, speaker and exhibitor passes use the entrance closest to Hall 1A; delegate and expo passes the entrance closest to Hall 1C.
Which hotels are closest to Javits?
Equinox Hotel New York is about 4 minutes, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West about 5 minutes and Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West about 6 minutes on foot from the main entrance, on our walking route.
Can I park at Javits?
No, there is no public parking at Javits. Use the rideshare drop-off at 38th St and 11th Ave, the 7 train to 34 St-Hudson Yards, or the M34, M42, M50, M12 and M11 buses.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. All attendees must be 18 or over; nobody under 18, infants included, is admitted.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with The AI Summit, Informa, HotelMap or the Javits Center.
Sources
- The AI Summit New York: about (attendance, speakers)
- The AI Summit New York: travel and accommodation (dates, hours, HotelMap)
- The AI Summit New York: FAQs (entrances, age, parking, buses)
- The AI Summit New York: passes and pricing
- ICSC: ICSC NEW YORK 2026 (same dates at Javits)
- Javits Center: getting here