AIMExpo 2027 hotels: where to stay
3 to 5 Mar 2027, Wednesday to Friday Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Official block deadline: 1 Feb 2027Independent guide
AIMExpo is the North American powersports trade show for motorcycles, ATVs, side by sides and e-power vehicles. The Motorcycle Industry Council produces it for dealers, brands, distributors and media; it is not open to the general public. More on the official site Map
Hotels by time to the hall
The 5 hotels closest to West Building, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated. The show is in Hall A of the West Building; the three official hotels are Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza and Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Closest to West Building
- Rosen Plaza HotelSkywalkSkywalk to the West Building, near Hall F
- Rosen Centre HotelSkywalkSkywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011)Check priceson Booking.com
- Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridgesBridges to the West Building (near Hall C, Level 2) and the North/South Building; AIMExpo gives 6 to 8 min to the main entranceCheck priceson Booking.com
- Rosen Inn at Pointe OrlandoInternational Drive, at Pointe OrlandoCheck priceson Booking.com
- Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive9990 International Drive, south of the South ConcourseCheck priceson Booking.com
- Hilton OrlandoBridgePedestrian bridge straight into the North/South Building (South Concourse); the time shown is the walk by street; the route over the bridge is not measured, because the map lacks the part inside the hotelCheck priceson Booking.com
- Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention CenterUniversal Blvd, by the North ConcourseCheck priceson Booking.com
8 hotels within a 15-minute walk of OCCC. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 14 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.
Compare the walk to every hall
| Hotel | West | North/South |
|---|---|---|
| Rosen Plaza HotelSkywalk | 4 min | 16 min |
| Rosen Centre HotelSkywalk | 5 min | 5 min |
| Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridges | 7 min | 7 min |
| Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive | 12 min | 9 min |
| Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando | 10 min | 19 min |
On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.
Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.
The short answer
- Book by 1 FebThe negotiated rates at the three official hotels run until 1 Feb 2027, through Connections Housing. Compare what is still available here.
- Short FridayThe exhibit hall is open Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday only until 1 pm.
- On to DaytonaBuyers of a Daytona Supercross package can take a one-way shuttle from the convention center to Daytona Beach hotels at 2:30 or 4 pm.
See what's still available for your dates
Booking late? The map shows what is still available near your hall; if it is full, try stays a little further out.
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Getting around during AIMExpo
We have no verified transport details for AIMExpo yet. Airports, transit and parking for the Orange County Convention Center are in the venue guide: getting to the Orange County Convention Center.
More in Orlando: our venues and events there, the busy weeks and the areas to stay
When to book for AIMExpo
- Before 1 Feb 2027: book Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza or Hyatt Regency Orlando through the link on the AIMExpo hotel page.
- Watch out: companies other than Connections Housing offering hotel help, refunds or rebates are not endorsed by the show.
- If the block is full: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the West Building.
AIMExpo 2027 at a glance
- Dates3 to 5 Mar 2027, Wednesday to Friday
- RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site; proof of trade or media affiliation is required.
- Exhibit hall hoursWed 3 Mar and Thu 4 Mar 9 am to 5 pm, Fri 5 Mar 9 am to 1 pm.
- Dealer badge pick-upTue 2 Mar 4 to 6 pm, then from 7 am on Wednesday.
- Industry PartyOn Wednesday night, for dealers and the industry.
- Size6,569 industry professionals at AIMExpo 2026, among them more than 2,800 dealers from 47 states and 35 countries, with 465 exhibitors, the organizer says.
This guide is independent and not part of AIMExpo, the Motorcycle Industry Council or Connections Housing.
AIMExpo hotel questions
When is AIMExpo 2027?
From Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 Mar 2027 in Hall A of the West Building at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Can the public attend AIMExpo?
No. AIMExpo is for trade, industry and media, who register in advance with proof of affiliation; the terms for each group are on the organizer's site. The show is not open to the general public.
What is the Daytona Supercross package?
An add-on sold with registration: a Friday night industry party at Daytona International Speedway and race seats on Saturday, with a VIP room block near the Speedway; each of the two packages is limited to 250 attendees.
How big is the show floor?
More than 400 motorcycle and powersports exhibitors, the organizers say, and in September 2026 the floor was nearly sold out.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with AIMExpo, the Motorcycle Industry Council, Connections Housing or the Orange County Convention Center.
Sources
- AIMExpo: show dates and hours (exhibit hall, badge pick-up)
- AIMExpo: hotel and travel (official hotels, book by 1 Feb 2027, West Hall A1-3, Connections Housing)
- AIMExpo: FAQ (West Building Hall A, who can attend, 400+ exhibitors, Industry Party)
- AIMExpo: 2027 takes on Daytona Supercross (6 Oct 2026; packages, shuttle)
- AIMExpo: 2027 show floor nearly sold out (23 Sep 2026)
- AIMExpo: connect, the attendees (2026: 6,569 total industry professionals, 2,800+ dealers from 47 states and 35 countries, 465 exhibitors), checked 3 Nov 2026
