Photonics West 2027 hotels: where to stay
30 Jan to 4 Feb 2027 Moscone Center, San FranciscoIndependent guide
Hotels by time to the hall
The exhibition uses the lower levels of Moscone North and South and the first level of Moscone West. Times are to the Moscone North and South entrances on Howard Street; each hotel also shows Moscone West.
Travel time · shorter is closer (same 0 to 45 min scale for every hotel)
Walk to Moscone · 6 min or less
- Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa≈ 4 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 4 min to Moscone West
- The St. Regis San Francisco≈ 4 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 7 min to Moscone West
- W San Francisco≈ 4 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 7 min to Moscone West
- InterContinental San Francisco≈ 6 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 2 min to Moscone West
- San Francisco Marriott Marquis≈ 6 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 4 min to Moscone West
- The Mosser Hotel≈ 6 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 4 min to Moscone West
- Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA≈ 6 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 7 min to Moscone West
A few blocks · 7 to 9 min on foot
- Hotel Zelos San Francisco≈ 7 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 5 min to Moscone West
- Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco≈ 7 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 7 min to Moscone West
- The Pickwick Hotel≈ 8 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 4 min to Moscone West
- Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel≈ 8 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 11 min to Moscone West
- The Clancy, Autograph Collection≈ 8 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 12 min to Moscone West
- Hotel Zetta San Francisco≈ 9 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 5 min to Moscone West
- citizenM San Francisco Union Square≈ 9 min walk to Moscone North and South≈ 7 min to Moscone West
Booking late? Enter your dates and the map shows what is still available, with live availability from booking partners. If the hotels near your hall are full, look at stays a little further out.
The short answer
- SPIE rates until 10 Jan 2027The last day for the SPIE group hotel rates is 10 January 2027. Compare here if the official rates do not fit.
- Official housing: ConferenceDirectSPIE recommends ConferenceDirect, its only official housing agent; it charges a USD 50 fee for every cancellation.
- Stay south of MarketSeveral hotels are a walk of 4 to 6 minutes from the Moscone North and South entrances, by our estimate.
- BART from SFOBART runs from SFO to downtown in 25 to 30 minutes; Powell St and Montgomery St are two blocks from Moscone.
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.
Downtown Oakland, on BART
Across the Bay. BART runs to Powell St and Montgomery St, two blocks from Moscone.
- Hotels in Downtown Oakland≈ 25 to 35 min by train to Moscone North and South
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Getting around during SPIE Photonics West
We have no verified transport details for SPIE Photonics West yet. General information for the Moscone Center:
- From SFO by BARTBART runs from the SFO International Terminal to the downtown San Francisco stations in 25 to 30 minutes. Powell St and Montgomery St stations are two blocks from Moscone.
- Muni MetroYerba Buena/Moscone station is across the street from the venue.
- CaltrainThe San Francisco station is at 4th and King Streets (700 4th St), about 18 minutes on foot from Moscone North and South by our estimate.
- FerryFrom the San Francisco Ferry Terminal, surface and subway lines connect to Moscone.
- ParkingMoscone has no on-site parking; use the garages nearby or public transit.
When to book for SPIE Photonics West
General advice for events at the Moscone Center; we have no booking data specific to SPIE Photonics West yet.
- 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.
- Closer to the date: re-check prices for your exact nights and switch if a closer or cheaper room appears.
Expected demand: medium to high. Book: by 10 Jan 2027 for the SPIE rates. Booking times for all events at the Moscone
SPIE Photonics West 2027 at a glance
- Dates30 Jan to 4 Feb 2027
- Exhibition hoursTue 2 and Wed 3 Feb 10 am to 5 pm, Thu 4 Feb 10 am to 4 pm.
- WhereLower levels of Moscone North and South (747 Howard St) and the first level of Moscone West (800 Howard St).
- Exhibition passFree registration for optics and photonics professionals gives access to all exhibitions of the week.
Official site: spie.org. This guide is independent and not part of SPIE or its housing program.
SPIE Photonics West hotel questions
When is Photonics West 2027?
SPIE Photonics West 2027 runs from 30 January to 4 February 2027 in San Francisco. The Photonics West Exhibition is open from 2 to 4 February.
What are the Photonics West Exhibition hours?
Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday 4 February 10 am to 4 pm, at Moscone Center and Moscone West.
Where is the Photonics West Exhibition?
On the lower levels of the Moscone North and South buildings and on the first level of Moscone West, according to SPIE.
Is there an official Photonics West hotel block?
Yes. SPIE recommends ConferenceDirect, its only official housing agent. The SPIE group rates are available until 10 January 2027, and ConferenceDirect charges a USD 50 fee for each cancellation.
Which hotels are closest to Moscone for Photonics West?
W San Francisco, Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa and The St. Regis are about 4 minutes on foot from the Moscone North and South entrances; InterContinental San Francisco is about 2 minutes from Moscone West, by our estimate.
Can I park at Moscone during Photonics West?
Moscone has no on-site parking. Muni Metro stops across the street at Yerba Buena/Moscone, and Powell St and Montgomery St BART stations are two blocks away.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with SPIE, Photonics West or the Moscone Center.