Book your hotel with AIA & save!
Get the best available hotel rates when you book through AIA’s official housing vendor, MCI USA.
Book your hotel by February 16 to secure first access to AIA26 registration and architect-led tours—before the public. You’ll also get an exclusive, limited-edition AIA26 tote bag on-site!
Unlock first access to registration & a free tote bag!
Book your hotel by February 16 and unlock early access to register and select tours on February 17–18, plus receive a FREE limited-edition conference tote bag. (Terms & conditions)
Guaranteed lowest rates, starting at $232/night
We’ve personally vetted the best hotels near the San Diego Convention Center to amplify your conference experience and make your stay enjoyable. Book your room through AIA’s official housing vendor, MCI USA, to enjoy:
- The best rates, guaranteed, at 20+ San Diego hotels
- Exclusive perks and amenities (varies by hotel)
- Hotel reward points when you use your rewards number to book
- No booking, change, or cancellation fees, plus the option to pay later
- Peace of mind, knowing you’re staying near the venue and among fellow attendees
From innovative designs to luxury accommodations and family-friendly suites, our 20+ hotel options are all vibrant city hubs where you can connect with fellow attendees and dive into San Diego’s dining, culture, and nightlife.
Prices and perks available only through AIA’s official housing vendor, MCI.
Extend your stay at the AIA26 rate!
Take advantage of our exclusive conference hotel block and make the most of your trip to San Diego. With our special conference rates, you’ll enjoy the guaranteed lowest rates for up to three days before and after AIA26 (based on hotel availability).
Why not turn your trip into an extended vacation? From beautiful beaches and modern cultural districts to inspiring architecture and lively entertainment, San Diego is the perfect place to blend business with pleasure.
San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Just steps from the waterfront and home to the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter blends Victorian-era charm with a dynamic urban streetscape. This vibrant downtown district offers an eclectic mix of dining, culture, and nightlife, making it an ideal destination to stay and explore during conference.
Savor a range of culinary experiences—from casual eateries to acclaimed restaurants—before turning to an evening of entertainment. Within a walkable grid of historic blocks, you’ll find rooftop lounges, live music venues, comedy clubs, curated cocktail bars, and many of our hotels tucked into preserved brick façades.
With the Gaslamp Quarter’s excellent walkability and close proximity to hotels and the convention center, shuttle service between most Gaslamp Quarter hotels and the convention center will not be provided, supporting our commitment to hosting a more sustainable event.
Hotels around San Diego
The AIA26 hotel block also includes hotels in San Diego’s Downtown neighborhood, within walking distance to popular attractions like Seaport Village, The Rady Shell, The Embarcadero, and the USS Midway.
Shuttle service will be provided between the convention center and most downtown hotels. Shuttle schedules will be available in the AIA26 app.
Airfare discounts
Save on your airfare with special discounts for AIA26 attendees!
Delta Air Lines
- Book your flight via Delta Air Lines or by calling Conferences and Events® at (800) 328-1111* (8am to 8pm EST, Monday-Friday) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY48N
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.
United Airlines
- Book your flight via United Airlines, or by calling (800) 426-1122 (7am to 8 pm CT, Monday-Friday) for booking instance and use promo code ZRPC360098.
- MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using this code.
- Discount valid for travel between June 7, 2026, and June 16, 2026.
Travel advisory
MCI USA is the only official housing agent for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026 (AIA26) in San Diego. No other housing company or travel agency is authorized to place hotel reservations for this event. Please book within our hotel block to avoid scams and receive the best room rates.
HOUSING ALERT!
Several housing agencies, including fraudulent companies, have dishonestly presented themselves as official booking agencies for AIA or AIA26 and have been contacting exhibitors and attendees to make hotel reservations using their services. Reservations made through any other agency cannot be guaranteed and may result in additional charges, incorrect hotel placement, inflated room rates, canceled rooms, or worse for other conference participants. Please use our online hotel reservation system to avoid any confusion or additional charges. If you have questions or are contacted by any agency other than MCI, please contact us.
Visas & Passports
Explore resources on visas and passports for those traveling internationally to AIA26, including information on the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
