OFC 2027 hotels: where to stay

7 to 11 Mar 2027 Los Angeles Convention Center, Los AngelesIndependent guide

Optical communications

OFC, the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition, covers optical networking and communications. Its sponsors are IEEE ComSoc, the IEEE Photonics Society and Optica, which owns the OFC trademark. OFC 2026 drew 17,800 attendees from 73 countries and 706 exhibitors, according to the organizer. More on the official site Map

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Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to West and South Halls, along a route we calculated. The show uses West Hall A, South Hall, Concourse Hall and Petree Hall, per the convention center.

Closest to West and South Halls

  • Moxy Downtown Los Angeles
    3 min walk walking route to West and South Halls
    0.1 mi from the convention center, per Discover Los Angeles
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  • AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    4 min walk walking route to West and South Halls
    0.1 mi from the convention center, per Discover Los Angeles
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  • The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
    6 min walk walking route to West and South Halls
    Under one roof with the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE, per Discover Los Angeles
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  • E Central Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    7 min walk walking route to West and South Halls
    1020 S Figueroa St
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  • JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
    8 min walk walking route to West and South Halls
    The convention center's headquarter hotel, per Discover Los Angeles
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13 hotels within a 15-minute walk of LA Convention Center. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

All 16 hotels near the Los Angeles Convention Center

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.

OFCLos Angeles Convention Center, Los AngelesYour stay8 Mar to 11 Mar · 3 nights
high demandCheck prices

The short answer

  • Official hotels: MCI USAMCI USA is the official hotel vendor and its housing is open; the organizer warns against unknown housing companies. Compare here if the official hotels do not fit.
  • Exhibition Tuesday to ThursdayThe exhibition runs 9 to 11 Mar inside the conference of 7 to 11 Mar.
  • No shuttleOFC runs no shuttle service, and the convention center runs none either.
  • Refunds until 20 FebCancel registration by 20 Feb 2027 for a refund less a processing fee; no refunds after that.

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: 8 Mar to 11 Mar · 3 nights

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Getting around during OFC

We have no verified transport details for OFC yet. Airports, transit and parking for the Los Angeles Convention Center are in the venue guide: getting to the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Flying in? Hotels near LAX Airport by time to your terminal

When to book for OFC

We have no booking data specific to OFC yet. Expected demand: high. Book: through MCI USA, the official hotel vendor. Booking times for all events at this venue

OFC 2027 at a glance

  • Dates7 to 11 Mar 2027
  • RegistrationLower rates if you register by 5 Feb 2027 on the organizer's site.
  • ScheduleConference 7 to 11 Mar 2027, exhibition 9 to 11 Mar.
  • Exhibit hoursTue 9 and Wed 10 Mar 10 am to 5 pm, Thu 11 Mar 10 am to 4 pm.
  • Who can attendRegistration needs an IEEE or Optica account; children 12 and older may visit the exhibit hall.

This guide is independent and not part of OFC, Optica, IEEE or its housing program.

OFC hotel questions

When is OFC 2027?

The conference runs from 7 to 11 Mar 2027 and the exhibition from 9 to 11 Mar 2027, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

What are the OFC exhibit hours?

Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 Mar 10 am to 5 pm, and Thursday 11 Mar 10 am to 4 pm.

How do I book an official OFC hotel?

Through MCI USA, the official hotel accommodations vendor, from the hotel and travel page on ofcconference.org. The organizer asks you not to book through unknown housing or travel companies.

What does booking through MCI USA add?

No hidden resort, urban or mandatory fees, protection if a block hotel sells out, and an online wait list for extra nights. Every hotel in the OFC block is on or near a transit stop. MCI USA never calls to sell rooms.

How do I get to OFC without a car?

The organizer points to Pico Station on the Metro, directly across from the convention center, at USD 1.75 a ride, and DASH route F, which stops on Figueroa Street next to the center and L.A. LIVE. LAX is 16 miles away.

Are there travel discounts for OFC?

Delta gives up to 8 % off with code NY53E for travel from 2 to 16 Mar 2027, United takes offer code ZSXM954482 for travel from 4 to 14 Mar, both to LAX, and LAXcar takes 10 % off airport transfers with code OPTICA10.

Can children attend OFC?

Children 12 and older may visit the exhibit hall; anyone 18 or older needs their own exhibits badge.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with OFC, Optica, IEEE, MCI USA or the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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