Hotels near the Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CaliforniaWest and South HallsKentia, Petree and Concourse HallsUpdated 13 Oct 2026
The Los Angeles Convention Center has two buildings, West and South, next to L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena. Its five halls hold 720,000 square feet of exhibit space, with 64 meeting rooms, managed by Legends Global. More on the official site Map
Biggest events here: Anime ExpoStar Wars CelebrationOFC

At a glance
- Shortest walkMoxy (3 min) and AC Hotel (4 min), on foot to the South Lobby on Figueroa St.
- Metro to PicoPico station (A and E Lines) is about 8 minutes on foot from the center.
- Two buildings, one walkWest Hall and South Hall are joined inside, across Pico Blvd, with a lobby each.
- When to bookBig shows fill the hotels at L.A. LIVE first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
Where to stay, by time to the entrance
Times are to West and South Halls, along a route we calculated.
On foot · up to 10 min
- Moxy Downtown Los Angeles0.1 mi from the convention center, per Discover Los AngelesCheck prices
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- AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles0.1 mi from the convention center, per Discover Los Angeles
- The Ritz-Carlton, Los AngelesUnder one roof with the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE, per Discover Los Angeles
- E Central Hotel Downtown Los Angeles1020 S Figueroa St
- JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVEThe convention center's headquarter hotel, per Discover Los Angeles
- Residence Inn Los Angeles L.A. LIVE901 W Olympic Blvd
On foot · 11 to 15 min
On foot · over 15 min
- InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown900 Wilshire Blvd, by 7th St/Metro Center
- Sheraton Grand Los Angeles711 S Hope St, by 7th St/Metro Center
- Freehand Los Angeles416 W 8th St, by 7th St/Metro Center
13 hotels within a 15-minute walk. 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.
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When to book
Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.
- OFC7 to 11 Mar 2027high demandBook: through MCI USA, the official hotel vendor
- Star Wars Celebration1 to 4 Apr 2027very high demandBook: through Connections Housing, waitlist only
- Anime Expo2 to 5 Jul 2027, Friday to Mondayvery high demandBook: as soon as you have your badge
Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.
Cheaper or further out
Koreatown, by Metro
Hotels along Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown; Metro to 7th St/Metro Center, then one stop to Pico.
- Hotels in Koreatown
Near LAX
Hotels by the airport, about 16 miles from the convention center per Discover Los Angeles; traffic decides the time.
- Hotels near LAX
Know before you go
Flying in? Hotels near LAX Airport by time to your terminal
Getting there
- Metro railPico station (A and E Lines) is about 8 minutes on foot; 7th St/Metro Center (A, B, D and E Lines) about 10 to 15 minutes.
- BusMetro lines 30, 81, 442 and 460, the J Line bus (once the Silver Line) and DASH F, with stops on Figueroa St.
- From LAXAbout 16 miles by car, taxi or rideshare; allow for traffic.
- ParkingSouth Hall, West Hall and Venice garages, 5 am to 9 pm; the West Hall garage is entered from LA Live Way only. Rates vary by event.
- Pico Boulevard closedPico Blvd is closed between Figueroa St and LA Live Way until 31 Mar 2028 for the expansion.
Halls & entrances
- Two buildingsWest Hall and South Hall stand on either side of Pico Blvd, joined by interior walkways. The South Lobby opens onto Figueroa St; the West Lobby faces Gilbert Lindsay Plaza.
- Five hallsSouth Hall (G to K) and Kentia Hall below it; West Hall (A and B) with Petree Hall; Concourse Hall between them. The 64 meeting rooms are on Level 2.
- No shuttleThe convention center runs no shuttle; some hotels and events run their own.
Sources for this section
- Los Angeles Convention Center: getting here (Metro, bus)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: parking (garages, Pico Blvd closure)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: visitor FAQ (no shuttle)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: venue maps (two buildings, Level 1 plan)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: Level 1 plan (lobbies, halls)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: exhibit halls
- Los Angeles Convention Center: meeting rooms (Level 2)
- LA Metro: bus rapid transit (J Line, the former Silver Line)
- Discover Los Angeles: campus venues and hotels (LAX distance)
Questions people ask
Which hotels are closest to the Los Angeles Convention Center?
The Moxy is about 3 minutes and the AC Hotel about 4 minutes on foot from the South Lobby, on our walking route. The JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE, the convention center's headquarter hotel, is about 8 minutes.
Can I take the Metro to the convention center?
Yes. Pico station on the A and E Lines is about 8 minutes on foot, and 7th St/Metro Center, where the B and D Lines stop too, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Is there a shuttle from the hotels?
The convention center runs no shuttle. Some events run shuttles from their official hotels; the hotels at the top of this page are a short walk.
Where can I stay for less?
In Koreatown, about half an hour by Metro, or near LAX, about 16 miles away by car. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the Los Angeles Convention Center, Legends Global, the City of Los Angeles or event organizers. Last checked 13 Oct 2026.
Sources
- Los Angeles Convention Center: about (Legends Global)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: calendar of events
- Los Angeles Convention Center: venue maps (two buildings, 720,000 sq ft, 64 meeting rooms)
- Los Angeles Convention Center: Level 1 plan (lobbies)
- Discover Los Angeles: campus venues and hotels (headquarter hotel, distances)
- OpenStreetMap: hotel addresses and the walking network
- Booking.com: E Central Hotel Downtown Los Angeles (name at 1020 S Figueroa St)