I/ITSEC 2026 hotels: where to stay

30 Nov to 3 Dec 2026 Orange County Convention Center, OrlandoIndependent guide

Modeling, simulation and trainingSouth ConcourseRegistration required

Orange County Convention Center entrance, Orlando

Hotels by time to the hall

Times are to North/South Building, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated. The I/ITSEC exhibits are in the South Concourse of the North/South Building (9899 International Drive), between the Hyatt Regency and Hilton Orlando and across from the Rosen Centre.

On foot · up to 10 min

  • Rosen Centre HotelSkywalk
    5 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011); the time is to the building picked above
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  • Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridges
    7 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    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
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  • Hilton OrlandoBridge
    9 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    Bridge to the South Concourse of the North/South Building
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On foot · 11 to 15 min

  • Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center
    14 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    Universal Blvd, by the North Concourse
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  • SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Center/International Drive Area
    15 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    Universal Blvd, by the North Concourse
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On foot · over 15 min

  • Rosen Plaza HotelSkywalk
    16 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall F; the time is to the building picked above
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  • Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
    19 min walk walking route to North/South Building
    International Drive, at Pointe Orlando
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7 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.

Compare the walk to every hall
HotelNorth/SouthWest
Rosen Plaza HotelSkywalk16 min4 min
Rosen Centre HotelSkywalk5 min5 min
Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridges7 min7 min
Hilton OrlandoBridge9 min14 min
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando19 min10 min
Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center14 min17 min
SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Center/International Drive Area15 min18 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 hotels and cheaper areas near the Orange County Convention Center

The short answer

  • Walk from three hotelsI/ITSEC lists Hyatt Regency Orlando, Rosen Centre and Hilton Orlando as walking hotels; a skywalk links the Hyatt to the South Concourse.
  • Show shuttle on three routesFrom 30 Nov to 3 Dec, buses every 30 to 35 minutes from the listed I/ITSEC hotels on International Drive and at SeaWorld. The schedule is a draft and may change.
  • Official hotels through onPeakonPeak is the only company authorized to book I/ITSEC hotels; no booking deadline is published. Compare here if the official hotels are full.
  • Registration requiredOpen to the modeling, simulation and training community from Five Eyes, NATO and neutral countries; not a public show.

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.

Along International Drive, on the I-RIDE Trolley

The I-RIDE Trolley runs along International Drive and stops in front of the West and North/South buildings. It runs from 8 am to 10:30 pm daily, per the I-Drive resort area; check iridetrolley.com before a late return.

Universal Boulevard and Sand Lake Road

Hotels north of the convention center, between Universal Boulevard and Sand Lake Road; plan on a car or rideshare.

Lake Buena Vista

Hotels near Disney Springs, south-west of the convention center; plan on a car or rideshare.

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.

Prices for your stay: 29 Nov to 3 Dec · 4 nights

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Getting around during I/ITSEC

  • Show shuttleMon 30 Nov to Wed 2 Dec 7 am to 7 pm and Thu 3 Dec 7 am to 6 pm, every 30 to 35 minutes; no service Wed 11 am to 3 pm and Thu 11 am to 2 pm. Red route: Embassy Suites I-Drive and Rosen Plaza; green route: hotels on Universal Blvd and the Castle Hotel; yellow route: DoubleTree at SeaWorld.
  • Walking hotelsHyatt Regency Orlando (skywalk to the South Concourse), Rosen Centre and Hilton Orlando have no shuttle: they are within walking distance.
  • Tuesday morningThe Opening Ceremonies are at the Hyatt Regency (Windermere Ballroom), 8 to 10 am on Tue 1 Dec; shuttles run to the Hyatt until 10 am.
  • ParkingUSD 20 per car per entry at the convention center; prepay for 30 Nov to 3 Dec at OCCCParking.com.

When to book for I/ITSEC

General advice for events at the Orange County Convention Center; we have no booking data specific to I/ITSEC yet.

  1. 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.
  2. Closer to the date: re-check prices for your exact nights and switch if a closer or cheaper room appears.

Expected demand: high. Book: now. Booking times for all events at the OCCC

I/ITSEC 2026 at a glance

I/ITSEC 2026: The largest event for modeling, simulation and training, hosted by NTSA, uniting defense, industry, academia and allied nations in Orlando.

  • Dates30 Nov to 3 Dec 2026
  • RegistrationFrom USD 150: the lowest public pass on the organizer's site, checked 11 Oct 2026.
  • Exhibit hall hoursMon 30 Nov 12 to 6 pm, Tue 1 Dec 12 to 6:30 pm, Wed 2 Dec 9:30 am to 6 pm, Thu 3 Dec 9:30 am to 3 pm.
  • Badge pickup at the HyattSatellite badge pickup in the Hyatt Regency main lobby: Sun 29 Nov 12 to 6 pm, Mon 7 am to 6 pm, Tue 7 am to 3 pm.
  • 2025 in numbers8,367 exhibit visitors, 4,298 conference attendees and 502 exhibiting companies (early estimates by I/ITSEC).

Official site: iitsec.org. This guide is independent and not part of I/ITSEC, NTSA, NDIA or their housing program.

I/ITSEC hotel questions

When is I/ITSEC 2026?

From Monday 30 Nov to Thursday 3 Dec 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Registration opens on Sunday 29 Nov.

Where is I/ITSEC held?

In the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center, 9899 International Drive, between the Hyatt Regency Orlando and Hilton Orlando. The Opening Ceremonies are at the Hyatt Regency.

Which hotels are closest to the I/ITSEC exhibits?

Rosen Centre is about 5 minutes, Hyatt Regency Orlando about 7 minutes and Hilton Orlando about 9 minutes on foot from the South Concourse, on our walking route.

Is there a shuttle to I/ITSEC?

Yes, from the listed I/ITSEC hotels on three routes, every 30 to 35 minutes from 30 Nov to 3 Dec, with midday breaks on Wednesday and Thursday. There is no shuttle to the Thursday banquet.

How much is I/ITSEC registration?

An Exhibit Hall Only pass for Tuesday to Thursday is USD 150; Monday exhibit hall entry is free. US active-duty military and DoD civilians register free. Full conference prices are on the I/ITSEC registration page.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with I/ITSEC, NTSA, NDIA or the Orange County Convention Center.

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