# Otakon 2027 hotels: where to stay 6 to 8 Aug 2027, Friday to Sunday · Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Independent guide Anime and pop culture Otakon is a fan convention for Japanese animation and pop culture, run by fans for fans. It calls itself one of the largest anime conventions on the East Coast, with an expected attendance of at least 30,000. [More on the official site](https://otakon.com/) ## 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). The times below are to the nearest of the four entrances the convention center names. ### Closest to Halls A to E - **Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center**: 2 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 901 L St NW - **Marriott Marquis Washington, DC** (Connected): 3 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). Connected underground to the convention center; 1,175 rooms, per the venue - **Residence Inn Washington DC Downtown/Convention Center**: 3 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 901 L St NW - **The Westin Washington, DC Downtown**: 4 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 999 9th St NW - **AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Center**: 4 min walk to Halls A to E (walking route). 601 K St NW 27 hotels within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington CC. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 20 Oct 2026 from [OpenStreetMap data](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). [All 27 hotels near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/walter-e-washington-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/walter-e-washington-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Hotel blocks are open**: Otakon's 2027 hotel blocks are bookable through the hotel link on its website. Compare here if the block hotels are full. - **Bag checks**: Security checks bags at the entrances to the convention center and the M1 level of the Marriott Marquis. - **Badges are memberships**: By registering for Otakon you become a member of Otakorp, Inc.; children 12 and under must be with a registered parent or guardian. ## Getting around during Otakon - **Metro**: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center on the Green and Yellow lines stops at one of the convention exits. - **Badge pickup (2026)**: In 2026 badges could also be picked up on Thursday from 4 to 8 pm at the Marriott Marquis mezzanine and the Westin lobby. - **Trains and buses**: Amtrak, commuter trains and intercity buses arrive at Union Station. ## When to book for Otakon We have no booking data specific to Otakon yet. Expected demand: high. Book: in the Otakon hotel blocks. [Booking times for all events at this venue](https://venuenights.com/walter-e-washington-convention-center/#when) ## Otakon 2027 at a glance - **Dates**: 6 to 8 Aug 2027, Friday to Sunday - **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://otakon.com/). - **Registration hours (2026)**: In 2026 registration opened Thursday 3 to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 8 am to 10 pm and Sunday 8 am to noon. - **What is on**: Guests from Japan and Korea, concerts, an art show, artist alley, cosplay, panels and workshops. This guide is independent and not part of Otakon or Otakorp. ## Otakon hotel questions ### When is Otakon 2027? From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 Aug 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ### Where do I book an Otakon hotel? Through the [2027 hotel booking link](https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowOTA271) on otakon.com. ### Are bags checked? Yes. Contracted security checks bags at the convention center and at the Marriott Marquis M1 level, as the venues require. ### Can children come? Yes, Otakon is a family event, but attendees aged 12 and under must be with a registered parent or guardian. ## About this guide VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with Otakon, Otakorp or the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. ### Sources - [Walter E. Washington Convention Center: venue history (Marriott Marquis connected underground, 1,175 rooms)](https://eventsdc.com/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center/venue-history) - [Otakon: home page (2027 dates at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, hotel blocks open)](https://otakon.com/) - [Otakon: convention rules (expected attendance, bag inspections, children)](https://otakon.com/rules/) - [Otakon: travel (Metro, Union Station)](https://otakon.com/travel/) - [Otakon: 2026 registration (hours, satellite badge pickup, membership)](https://otakon.com/2026registration/) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/otakon/ for AI assistants and agents. Times and texts are the same as on the page; hotel prices and availability are live on the page through booking partners, so this file has no booking links.