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# ISC 2027 hotels: where to stay

9 to 12 Feb 2027 · George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston · Official block deadline: 25 Jan 2027 Independent guide

Stroke medicine

The International Stroke Conference is the American Heart Association's meeting on stroke and brain health science. Thousands of clinicians, researchers and nurses come for late-breaking science, clinical trial updates and hands-on simulation. [More on the official site](https://professional.heart.org/en/meetings/international-stroke-conference)

## Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to **Halls A to E**, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). All ISC sessions are at the George R. Brown; the AHA lists the Hilton Americas-Houston as host hotel.

### Closest to Halls A to E

- **Marriott Marquis Houston** (Skybridge): 1 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). Joined to the convention center by a skybridge, per the GRB
- **Hilton Americas-Houston** (Skybridge): 4 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). Joined to the convention center by a skybridge, per the GRB
- **Hampton Inn Houston Downtown**: 4 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 710 Crawford St
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown**: 5 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 1515 Dallas St
- **The Westin Houston Downtown**: 6 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 1520 Texas Ave

17 hotels within a 15-minute walk of GRB. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from [OpenStreetMap data](https://venuenights.com/about/#method).

[All 17 hotels near the George R. Brown Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/george-r-brown-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/george-r-brown-convention-center/#cheaper).

- **Book by 25 Jan 2027**: The AHA housing service takes bookings, international ones too, until 25 Jan 2027. Compare here if the AHA hotels do not fit.
- **Host hotel: Hilton Americas**: The host hotel and the Marriott Marquis are both attached to the convention center; the AHA lists ten hotels in all.
- **No conference shuttle**: None of the AHA hotels has a shuttle route; the AHA lists all of them at 0.7 miles or less from the convention center.
- **Pre-cons on Tuesday**: Pre-conference and stroke nursing symposia on Tue 9 Feb; the main sessions run Wed 10 to Fri 12 Feb.

## Getting around during International Stroke Conference

- **Bush Intercontinental (IAH)**: United's hub, about 19 miles and 35 minutes from the convention center, the AHA says.
- **Hobby (HOU)**: Southwest's hub, about 10 miles and 25 minutes away.
- **Rideshare and taxis**: Pickup spots are shown in the Houston Airports app; hotel shuttles are requested at kiosks near baggage claim.

## When to book for International Stroke Conference

- **Early Bird**: Early Bird registration ended on 9 Nov 2026.
- **By 25 Jan 2027**: book through the AHA housing service; after that, compare the hotels on this page.

## International Stroke Conference 2027 at a glance

- **Dates**: 9 to 12 Feb 2027
- **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://professional.heart.org/en/meetings/international-stroke-conference/registration).
- **Schedule**: Pre-conference symposia on 9 Feb; sessions from 10 to 12 Feb.
- **New for 2027**: The whole educational program is livestreamed, with replays within 24 hours, for in-person and virtual registrants.
- **Visas**: Invitation letters come only after registration is confirmed; the AHA advises starting visa applications early.

This guide is independent and not part of the American Heart Association or its housing service.

## International Stroke Conference hotel questions

### When is the International Stroke Conference 2027?

ISC27 runs from 9 to 12 Feb 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston: pre-conference symposia on 9 Feb and sessions from 10 to 12 Feb.

### What is the ISC 2027 host hotel?

The Hilton Americas-Houston, attached to the convention center. The Marriott Marquis Houston is attached too.

### Which airport is closer for ISC?

Hobby (HOU), about 10 miles and 25 minutes away. Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is about 19 miles and 35 minutes away.

### Can I follow ISC 2027 online?

Yes. New for 2027, the educational program is fully livestreamed for virtual registrants, with replays within 24 hours. Virtual attendees must also register for a pre-conference symposium.

## About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with the American Heart Association, its housing service or the George R. Brown Convention Center.

### Sources

- [American Heart Association: International Stroke Conference 2027 (dates, key dates, livestream, visas)](https://professional.heart.org/en/meetings/international-stroke-conference)
- [American Heart Association: ISC housing and transportation (hotels, deadline, airports)](https://professional.heart.org/en/meetings/international-stroke-conference/housing-and-transportation)

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