SEMA Show 2026 hotels: where to stay
3 to 6 Nov 2026 Las Vegas Convention CenterIndependent guide
Hotels by time to the hall
Times are to Central Hall. Check where your exhibitors are on the official floor plan before you pick a hotel.
Travel time · shorter is closer (same 0 to 45 min scale for every hotel)
Walk to the hall · 12 min or less
- Westgate Las Vegas≈ 5 min walk to Central HallLoop and Monorail station on property
- Residence Inn LVCC6 min walk to Central HallExtended stay, kitchens
- Las Vegas Marriott7 min walk to Central Hall
- Renaissance Las Vegas≈ 8 min walk to Central HallParadise Rd, no casino
- Courtyard LVCC≈ 10 min walk to Central Hall
Quick ride by Monorail · up to 25 min
- SAHARA≈ 15 min by Monorail to Central HallMonorail terminus
Loop resorts · time varies
Resorts with their own Vegas Loop station. Door-to-door times are not measured yet; the operator gives 2 to 8 minutes between stations.
- EncoreVegas Loop station on sitePaid Loop ride, USD 5 per the operator; door-to-door time not measured yet
- Hilton at Resorts WorldVegas Loop station on sitePaid Loop ride; door-to-door time not measured yet
- FontainebleauVegas Loop station on sitePaid Loop ride; door-to-door time not measured yet
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 the Monorail and Loop options or stays a little further out.
All hotels and cheaper areas near the Las Vegas Convention Center
The short answer
- Book now, with free cancellationIn show week, rooms within walking distance of the convention center go first.
- Free shuttles from 45+ hotelsOfficial hotel shuttles run every morning and afternoon of the show. A walkable hotel saves the wait.
- Parking is limited this yearConstruction at the convention center affects parking during the show; use the shuttles or the Monorail.
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.
On the Monorail line, center Strip
Big resorts with their own Monorail station; ride to the Convention Center station.
- Harrah's Las Vegas≈ 15 to 25 min by Monorail to Central HallHarrah's / The LINQ Monorail station
- Flamingo Las Vegas≈ 20 to 25 min by Monorail to Central HallFlamingo / Caesars Palace Monorail station
Downtown (Fremont Street)
Often the lowest rates in town, but no rail link: budget for rideshare, especially at show close.
- Hotels in Downtown Las Vegas≈ 15 to 25 min by car to Central Hall
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Getting around during SEMA Show
Free hotel shuttles between the convention center and more than 45 hotels, every 20 to 25 minutes:
| Day | To the show | Back to hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 3 Nov | 7 to 10:30 am | 3:30 to 6:30 pm |
| Wed 4 Nov | 7 to 10:30 am | 3:30 to 6:30 pm |
| Thu 5 Nov | 7 to 10:30 am | 3:30 to 6:30 pm |
| Fri 6 Nov | 7 to 10:30 am | 2 to 5 pm |
- Shuttle stops at the convention centerOn Debbie Reynolds Drive across from West Hall, and at the Platinum Lot by the South Hall East Lobby.
- To AAPEXThe Intervenue shuttle links SEMA with AAPEX, 3 to 5 Nov, 7 am to 6:30 pm, every 15 to 20 minutes; it boards at the Caesars Forum West Entrance and serves Encore, Palazzo, Venetian and Wynn.
- MonorailExtended hours during show week, with fare discounts for SEMA attendees.
- ParkingAffected by construction at the convention center during the show.
When to book for SEMA Show
General advice for events at the Las Vegas Convention Center; we have no booking data specific to SEMA Show yet.
- Now: if you exhibit or speak, check your event's official housing block 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: high. Book: now. Booking times for all events at the LVCC
SEMA Show 2026 at a glance
- Dates3 to 6 Nov 2026
- Exhibit hoursTue 3 to Thu 5 Nov 9 am to 5 pm, Fri 6 Nov 9 am to 4 pm.
- Who can attendTrade only; Friday 6 Nov is also open to the public.
- Official hotelsBook through the hotel link on semashow.com (run by onPeak).
This guide is independent and not part of SEMA or its housing program.
SEMA Show hotel questions
When is SEMA Show 2026?
SEMA Show 2026 runs from 3 to 6 November 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Exhibits are open 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Thursday and 9 am to 4 pm on Friday. It is a trade-only show; Friday 6 November is also open to the public.
Is there a free shuttle to SEMA Show?
Yes. Free hotel shuttles run between the Las Vegas Convention Center and more than 45 hotels: mornings 7 to 10:30 am Tuesday to Friday, afternoons 3:30 to 6:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday and 2 to 5 pm on Friday, every 20 to 25 minutes.
Can I park at the convention center during SEMA?
Parking is affected by construction at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the show. SEMA recommends the free hotel shuttles or the Las Vegas Monorail, which runs extended hours during show week.
How do I book an official SEMA hotel?
Use the hotel link on semashow.com, which opens the official booking site run by onPeak. Book through official links only and compare with the hotels on this page.
Which hotels are walking distance from SEMA?
Westgate Las Vegas, Residence Inn, Las Vegas Marriott, Renaissance and Courtyard are a walk of about 5 to 10 minutes to Central Hall. Check where your exhibitors are on the official floor plan.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association or LVCVA.