VMX 2027 hotels: where to stay
16 to 20 Jan 2027, Saturday to Wednesday Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Book: through ConferenceDirect; deadlines vary by hotel, and the Disney hotels in the block close on 15 Dec 2026Independent guide
VMX, the Veterinary Meeting & Expo run by the NAVC, is a conference and expo for the veterinary profession. Historically it has attracted over 27,000 attendees, more than 19,000 of them veterinary professionals, the NAVC says. More on the official site Map
Hotels by time to the hall
The 5 hotels closest to North/South Building, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated. Registration and information desks are in the South Concourse (S220), the NAVC says.
Closest to North/South Building
- Rosen Centre HotelSkywalkSkywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011)
- Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridgesBridges to the West Building (near Hall C, Level 2) and the North/South Building; AIMExpo gives 6 to 8 min to the main entranceCheck priceson Booking.com
- Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive9990 International Drive, south of the South ConcourseCheck priceson Booking.com
- Hilton OrlandoBridgePedestrian bridge straight into the North/South Building (South Concourse); the time shown is the walk by street; the route over the bridge is not measured, because the map lacks the part inside the hotelCheck priceson Booking.com
- Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention CenterUniversal Blvd, by the North ConcourseCheck priceson Booking.com
- Rosen Plaza HotelSkywalkSkywalk to the West Building, near Hall FCheck priceson Booking.com
- Rosen Inn at Pointe OrlandoInternational Drive, at Pointe OrlandoCheck priceson Booking.com
8 hotels within a 15-minute walk of OCCC. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 14 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.
Compare the walk to every hall
| Hotel | North/South | West |
|---|---|---|
| Rosen Centre HotelSkywalk | 5 min | 5 min |
| Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridges | 7 min | 7 min |
| Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive | 9 min | 12 min |
| Hilton OrlandoBridge | 9 min | 14 min |
| Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center | 14 min | 17 min |
On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.
Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.
The short answer
- Three host hotelsHilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency Orlando and Rosen Centre are the VMX headquarters hotels, all within walking distance; they have no VMX shuttle.
- Shuttles from other hotelsMany VMX block hotels further out have a VMX shuttle; the NAVC hotel chart marks each one, and the Four Points by Sheraton boards at the DoubleTree across the street.
- ConferenceDirect onlyConferenceDirect is the only VMX hotel booking company; the NAVC cannot guarantee rooms booked through other companies.
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Getting around during VMX
Getting to VMX, as the NAVC help center describes it:
- ParkingThe convention center is cashless; standard vehicles pay USD 20 plus tax, oversized vehicles USD 40 plus tax, and prices may rise by event and parking availability; prepaid parking is available.
- Shuttle mapThe 2027 shuttle map comes out in winter 2026, the NAVC says; for ADA shuttle assistance call +1 254 366 9895.
- Badges at the hotelsBesides the South Concourse, badges can be picked up at the Hyatt Regency (Regency Rotunda) and at kiosks in the Hilton and Rosen Centre.
More in Orlando: our venues and events there, the busy weeks and the areas to stay
When to book for VMX
- Deadlines vary by hotel: the Disney hotels in the VMX block close on 15 Dec 2026, and the VMX shuttle does not run to them.
- Cancelling: for attendees the VMX cancellation fee rises toward arrival: USD 100 since 2 Nov, USD 150 from 30 Nov and USD 200 from 28 Dec 2026, on top of each hotel's own policy; changing dates does not trigger it. Exhibitors with sub-blocks pay USD 275 per room cancelled after 9 Nov 2026.
- Help: the VMX Housing Call Center, ConferenceDirect, on 855-478-4692 or [email protected].
VMX 2027 at a glance
- Dates16 to 20 Jan 2027, Saturday to Wednesday
- Expo hallSat 16 Jan 12:45 to 5:30 pm, Sun 17 and Mon 18 Jan 9 am to 5:30 pm, Tue 19 Jan 9 am to 2 pm.
- VMX VirtualLivestreamed and pre-recorded sessions online; most are on demand for 60 days.
- GuestsAttendees can add two adult guests with no affiliation to the veterinary industry and two guests under 18 who come with an adult attendee; guests get the exhibit hall, entertainment and shuttles but no scientific sessions.
This guide is independent and not part of VMX or the NAVC.
VMX hotel questions
When is VMX 2027?
VMX runs from Saturday 16 to Wednesday 20 Jan 2027 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Which hotels are within walking distance?
The three host hotels, Hilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency Orlando and Rosen Centre, and the Days Inn Convention Center/International Drive, the NAVC hotel list says.
Are the conference proceedings printed?
No, VMX proceedings are digital only; buy them when you register or later on ShopNAVC.com.
Are there flight and car rental discounts?
Yes, NAVC lists meeting codes with Delta and United and a Hertz discount code for VMX 2027.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with VMX, the NAVC, ConferenceDirect or the Orange County Convention Center.
Sources
- NAVC: VMX 2027 registration site (16 to 20 Jan 2027), checked 27 Oct 2026
- NAVC help center: VMX 2027 hotel list (headquarters hotels, walking distance, shuttle yes or no, Four Points boards at the DoubleTree)
- NAVC help center: Disney hotels for VMX (close 15 Dec 2026, no shuttle)
- NAVC help center: hotel cancelation policy (on 27 Oct 2026 it had 9 Nov 2026 for exhibitor sub-blocks; attendee fees by date, date changes)
- NAVC help center: housing contact (ConferenceDirect call center)
- NAVC help center: hotel solicitation alert (ConferenceDirect is the only VMX booking company)
- NAVC help center: shuttle service between the hotels and the OCCC (2027 shuttle map in winter 2026, hotel chart)
- NAVC help center: shuttle map and route information (VMX 2026 map)
- NAVC help center: ADA shuttle assistance
- NAVC help center: parking fees at the OCCC for VMX (prices may increase by event and availability)
- NAVC help center: registration and information desk hours (South Concourse S220, hotel badge pickup)
- NAVC help center: VMX 2027 expo hall hours
- NAVC help center: how many veterinary professionals attend VMX (historically over 27,000 attendees, 19,000+ veterinary professionals)
- NAVC help center: VMX Virtual (most sessions on demand for 60 days)
- NAVC help center: guests at VMX (two adults without veterinary affiliation, two minors with an adult attendee)
- NAVC help center: proceedings (digital only, ShopNAVC.com)
- NAVC help center: airline discounts (Delta, United)
- NAVC help center: car rental discount (Hertz)
- OCCC: getting here (pedestrian bridges from the Rosen Centre, Hyatt Regency Orlando and Hilton Orlando), for the hotel notes, checked 27 Oct 2026
- Visit Orlando, via I-Drive Orlando: Rosen Centre Skywalk, less than four minutes to the West Building (July 2011), for the hotel note
- AIMExpo: Hyatt Regency Orlando, 6 to 8 minutes via the sky bridge to the West Building, for the hotel note
