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# AIMExpo 2027 hotels: where to stay

3 to 5 Mar 2027, Wednesday to Friday · Orange County Convention Center, Orlando · Official block deadline: 1 Feb 2027 Independent guide

Powersports · Trade only

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](https://aimexpousa.com/)

## Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to **West Building**, to the nearest entrance, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). 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 Hotel** (Skywalk): 4 min walk to West Building (walking route). Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall F
- **Rosen Centre Hotel** (Skywalk): 5 min walk to West Building (walking route). Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011)
- **Hyatt Regency Orlando** (Bridges): 7 min walk to West Building (walking route). Bridges to the West Building (near Hall C, Level 2) and the North/South Building; AIMExpo gives 6 to 8 min to the main entrance
- **Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando**: 10 min walk to West Building (walking route). International Drive, at Pointe Orlando
- **Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive**: 12 min walk to West Building (walking route). 9990 International Drive, south of the South Concourse

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](https://venuenights.com/about/#method).

### Compare the walk to every hall

| Hotel | West | North/South |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rosen Plaza Hotel (Skywalk) | 4 min | 16 min |
| Rosen Centre Hotel (Skywalk) | 5 min | 5 min |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando (Bridges) | 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.

[All 18 hotels near the Orange County Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/orange-county-convention-center/#hotels)

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists [cheaper areas a short ride away](https://venuenights.com/orange-county-convention-center/#cheaper).

- **Book by 1 Feb**: The negotiated rates at the three official hotels run until 1 Feb 2027, through Connections Housing. Compare what is still available here.
- **Short Friday**: The exhibit hall is open Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday only until 1 pm.
- **On to Daytona**: Buyers 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.

## 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](https://venuenights.com/orange-county-convention-center/#venue-info).

[More in Orlando](https://venuenights.com/cities/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

- **Dates**: 3 to 5 Mar 2027, Wednesday to Friday
- **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://aimexpousa.com/); proof of trade or media affiliation is required.
- **Exhibit hall hours**: Wed 3 Mar and Thu 4 Mar 9 am to 5 pm, Fri 5 Mar 9 am to 1 pm.
- **Dealer badge pick-up**: Tue 2 Mar 4 to 6 pm, then from 7 am on Wednesday.
- **Industry Party**: On Wednesday night, for dealers and the industry.
- **Size**: 6,569 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)](https://aimexpousa.com/show-dates-hours/)
- [AIMExpo: hotel and travel (official hotels, book by 1 Feb 2027, West Hall A1-3, Connections Housing)](https://aimexpousa.com/hotel-and-travel/)
- [AIMExpo: FAQ (West Building Hall A, who can attend, 400+ exhibitors, Industry Party)](https://aimexpousa.com/frequently-asked-questions/)
- [AIMExpo: 2027 takes on Daytona Supercross (6 Oct 2026; packages, shuttle)](https://aimexpousa.com/aimexpo-2027-takes-on-daytona-supercross/)
- [AIMExpo: 2027 show floor nearly sold out (23 Sep 2026)](https://aimexpousa.com/aimexpo-2027-show-floor-is-nearly-sold-out/)
- [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](https://aimexpousa.com/connect/)

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