SLAS 2027 hotels: where to stay
30 Jan to 3 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Book: through the official SLAS hotel links; the group rate deadlines vary by hotel, from 27 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027Independent guide
SLAS2027 is the International Conference & Exhibition of the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening. It brings life sciences researchers and technology providers together for science, short courses and an exhibition, SLAS says. More on the official site Map
Hotels by time to the hall
The 5 hotels closest to Halls A to H, along a route we calculated. All official SLAS hotels except the DoubleTree in Mission Valley are next to or within walking distance of the convention center, SLAS says.
Closest to Halls A to H
- Marriott Marquis San Diego MarinaSteps away from the convention center, per the San Diego Tourism Authority
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- Omni San Diego HotelAcross from the convention center, per the San Diego Tourism AuthorityCheck priceson Booking.com
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23 hotels within a 15-minute walk of San Diego. 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.
Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.
The short answer
- Deadlines from 27 DecEach SLAS hotel has its own deadline: the DoubleTree 27 Dec, the Omni 28 Dec, the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Hilton Bayfront and Hilton Gaslamp Quarter 31 Dec 2026, the Marriott Marquis (headquarters hotel) 4 Jan 2027.
- Book at the hotelYou book each hotel directly through the official SLAS link or code; SLAS never contacts attendees to sell rooms.
- 72-hour cancellationThe SLAS hotels cancel free up to 72 hours before arrival; a no-show costs one night and tax.
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.
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Getting around during SLAS
We have no verified transport details for SLAS yet. Airports, transit and parking for the San Diego Convention Center are in the venue guide: getting to the San Diego Convention Center.
When to book for SLAS
- Now: group-rate rooms go first come, first served and will sell out, SLAS warns.
- After a deadline: the group rate is given only if the hotel still has rooms.
- Parking at the hotels: the Hyatt and the Hilton Bayfront list USD 55 a night for self-parking and USD 75 for valet.
SLAS 2027 at a glance
- Dates30 Jan to 3 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday
- RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site; badges in the Sails Pavilion.
- ExhibitionOpens Monday 1 Feb from 9:30 am; short courses on Saturday and Sunday before it.
- Monday Night PartyA block party in the Gaslamp Quarter on Monday 1 Feb, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
This guide is independent and not part of SLAS.
SLAS hotel questions
When is SLAS2027?
SLAS2027 runs from 30 Jan to 3 Feb 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Which official hotels are closest?
Our walking times in the list on this page rank the hotels by minutes on foot to the convention center; the order of the SLAS hotel list is not a distance ranking.
Which is the SLAS headquarters hotel?
The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, with limited availability; its SLAS rate can be booked until 4 Jan 2027, the last of the six deadlines.
Which SLAS hotel is further out?
The DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, about 8 miles from the convention center.
What happens before the exhibition opens?
Short courses on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 Jan, Thrive in Science on Sunday, and the offsite Technology Provider Showcase on Sunday afternoon.
Is there space for partnering meetings?
Yes, a Partnering Area with private pods is open for meetings during the exhibition days, next to the poster viewing.
Where do I pick up my badge?
Registration is in the Sails Pavilion of the convention center, open from Friday 29 Jan.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with SLAS or the San Diego Convention Center.
