# 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 2027 Independent guide Lab automation and life sciences 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](https://www.slas.org/) ## Hotels by time to the hall The 5 hotels closest to **Halls A to H**, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). 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 Marina**: 2 min walk to Halls A to H (walking route). Steps away from the convention center, per the San Diego Tourism Authority - **Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter**: 3 min walk to Halls A to H (walking route). 401 K St - **Hard Rock Hotel San Diego**: 4 min walk to Halls A to H (walking route). 207 5th Ave - **Omni San Diego Hotel**: 4 min walk to Halls A to H (walking route). Across from the convention center, per the San Diego Tourism Authority - **San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter**: 5 min walk to Halls A to H (walking route). 660 K St 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](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). [All 23 hotels near the San Diego Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/san-diego-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/san-diego-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Deadlines from 27 Dec**: Each 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 hotel**: You book each hotel directly through the official SLAS link or code; SLAS never contacts attendees to sell rooms. - **72-hour cancellation**: The SLAS hotels cancel free up to 72 hours before arrival; a no-show costs one night and tax. ## 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](https://venuenights.com/san-diego-convention-center/#venue-info). ## 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 - **Dates**: 30 Jan to 3 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday - **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://www.slas.org/); badges in the Sails Pavilion. - **Exhibition**: Opens Monday 1 Feb from 9:30 am; short courses on Saturday and Sunday before it. - **Monday Night Party**: A 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. ### Sources - [SLAS: SLAS2027 International Conference & Exhibition (dates)](https://www.slas.org/) - [SLAS: SLAS2027 hotel and travel (six official hotels, deadlines 27 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027, cancellation, parking)](https://www.slas.org/) - [SLAS: SLAS2027 schedule at a glance (Sails Pavilion, exhibition)](https://www.slas.org/) - [SLAS: SLAS2027 Monday Night Party](https://www.slas.org/) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/slas/ 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.