# 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 2026 Independent guide Veterinary medicine · Trade only 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](https://navc.com/vmx-event/) ## Hotels by time to the hall The 5 hotels closest to **North/South Building**, to the nearest entrance, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). Registration and information desks are in the South Concourse (S220), the NAVC says. ### Closest to North/South Building - **Rosen Centre Hotel** (Skywalk): 5 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011) - **Hyatt Regency Orlando** (Bridges): 7 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). Bridges to the West Building (near Hall C, Level 2) and the North/South Building; AIMExpo gives 6 to 8 min to the main entrance - **Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive**: 9 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). 9990 International Drive, south of the South Concourse - **Hilton Orlando** (Bridge): 9 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). Pedestrian 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 hotel - **Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center**: 14 min walk to North Concourse (walking route). Universal Blvd, by the North Concourse 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](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). ### Compare the walk to every hall | Hotel | North/South | West | | --- | --- | --- | | Rosen Centre Hotel (Skywalk) | 5 min | 5 min | | Hyatt Regency Orlando (Bridges) | 7 min | 7 min | | Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive | 9 min | 12 min | | Hilton Orlando (Bridge) | 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. [All 18 hotels near the Orange County Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/orange-county-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/orange-county-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Three host hotels**: Hilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency Orlando and Rosen Centre are the VMX headquarters hotels, all within walking distance; they have no VMX shuttle. - **Shuttles from other hotels**: Many 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 only**: ConferenceDirect is the only VMX hotel booking company; the NAVC cannot guarantee rooms booked through other companies. ## Getting around during VMX Getting to VMX, as the NAVC help center describes it: - **Parking**: The 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 map**: The 2027 shuttle map comes out in winter 2026, the NAVC says; for ADA shuttle assistance call +1 254 366 9895. - **Badges at the hotels**: Besides 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](https://venuenights.com/cities/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 VMX@ConferenceDirect.com. ## VMX 2027 at a glance - **Dates**: 16 to 20 Jan 2027, Saturday to Wednesday - **Expo hall**: Sat 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 Virtual**: Livestreamed and pre-recorded sessions online; most are on demand for 60 days. - **Guests**: Attendees 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](https://experience.navc.com/event/587546c1-a4f7-42eb-ba88-ae26f4f5128f/websitePage:6095001e-aac8-4461-9ef0-b8fe8a22c61d) - [NAVC help center: VMX 2027 hotel list (headquarters hotels, walking distance, shuttle yes or no, Four Points boards at the DoubleTree)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000078093-where-do-i-find-the-hotel-list-and-pricing-for-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: Disney hotels for VMX (close 15 Dec 2026, no shuttle)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000054186-are-there-any-disney-hotels-for-vmx-) - [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)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000080192-what-is-the-hotel-cancelation-policy-) - [NAVC help center: housing contact (ConferenceDirect call center)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000115064-who-do-i-contact-for-housing-hotel-questions-) - [NAVC help center: hotel solicitation alert (ConferenceDirect is the only VMX booking company)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000025473-beware-of-solicitations-regarding-contact-lists) - [NAVC help center: shuttle service between the hotels and the OCCC (2027 shuttle map in winter 2026, hotel chart)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000077589-do-you-provide-transportation-shuttle-service-between-the-hotels-and-the-occc-) - [NAVC help center: shuttle map and route information (VMX 2026 map)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000092341-where-can-i-find-the-shuttle-map-and-shuttle-route-information-) - [NAVC help center: ADA shuttle assistance](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000049266-is-there-a-contact-for-ada-shuttle-assistance-at-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: parking fees at the OCCC for VMX (prices may increase by event and availability)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000009142-what-are-the-parking-fees-at-the-occc-for-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: registration and information desk hours (South Concourse S220, hotel badge pickup)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000084965-what-are-the-registration-and-information-desk-hours-at-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: VMX 2027 expo hall hours](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000095844-what-are-the-vmx-expo-hall-hours-) - [NAVC help center: how many veterinary professionals attend VMX (historically over 27,000 attendees, 19,000+ veterinary professionals)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000095847-how-many-veterinary-professionals-attend-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: VMX Virtual (most sessions on demand for 60 days)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000089933-is-there-a-virtual-option-for-vmx-and-what-is-the-fee-) - [NAVC help center: guests at VMX (two adults without veterinary affiliation, two minors with an adult attendee)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000076722-can-i-bring-a-guest-to-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: proceedings (digital only, ShopNAVC.com)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000076723-what-formats-are-offered-and-how-do-i-receive-vmx-proceedings-) - [NAVC help center: airline discounts (Delta, United)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000097194-do-any-airlines-offer-discount-for-vmx-) - [NAVC help center: car rental discount (Hertz)](https://help.navc.com/support/solutions/articles/13000097195-do-you-offer-any-car-rental-discount-for-vmx-) - [OCCC: getting here (pedestrian bridges from the Rosen Centre, Hyatt Regency Orlando and Hilton Orlando), for the hotel notes, checked 27 Oct 2026](https://www.occc.net/Attendee-Getting-Here) - [Visit Orlando, via I-Drive Orlando: Rosen Centre Skywalk, less than four minutes to the West Building (July 2011), for the hotel note](https://www.internationaldriveorlando.com/articles/improving-convention-center-connectivity.html) - [AIMExpo: Hyatt Regency Orlando, 6 to 8 minutes via the sky bridge to the West Building, for the hotel note](https://aimexpousa.com/hyatt-regency-orlando/) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/vmx/ for AI assistants and agents. 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