Closest hotels to Moscone Center for Data + AI Summit

Data + AI Summit fills Moscone Center each June, drawing tens of thousands of attendees to SoMa. Every hotel on this page is within 0.3 miles of the venue, so you walk rather than wait for a rideshare. Selection favored proximity first, then star rating, with one mid-range option included for attendees watching their travel budget.

Data + AI Summit hotels at a glance

The walk from each hotel to Data + AI Summit

Walk times to Moscone Center vary only slightly across these hotels, but the closer options save you from crossing multiple streets during rush hour.

• W San Francisco (181 3rd St): Exit and turn left on 3rd Street to reach the Moscone North entrance in under 2 minutes.
• St. Regis (125 3rd St): One block closer to Howard Street, with the walk to the South Hall entrance taking the same time, under 2 minutes.

• Canopy by Hilton (250 4th Street): Head south on 4th Street to Howard in about 3 minutes.
• Hyatt Regency (50 3rd St): At the corner of 3rd and Mission, a 4-minute walk south along 3rd.
• InterContinental (888 Howard Street): The only hotel here that faces Howard Street directly. Cross the street to reach the South Hall entrance in 5 minutes.

What sets each hotel apart for Data + AI Summit attendees

W San Francisco is the closest property on this list at 0.08 miles, making it the default pick for anyone who wants to minimize time between sessions and their room. The hotel's event spaces also suit smaller team gatherings during the summit.

The St. Regis San Francisco carries the highest guest score here and the only 5-star rating, appealing to attendees whose companies cover premium travel. At 0.12 miles, the walk to Moscone is nearly identical to the W.

Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa is a newer build on 4th Street and the most accessible price point among the five. The 3-minute walk and solid guest score make it a practical choice for attendees balancing comfort and budget.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA sits at the corner of 3rd and Mission and draws the largest volume of guest reviews on this list, reflecting consistent performance across a wide range of travelers. The 4-minute walk to Moscone is straightforward.

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG faces Howard Street, which runs along the south side of Moscone Center. The walk is a direct line across the street. The hotel's pool and spa give attendees a recovery option after long conference days. For teams needing meeting rooms, the InterContinental and St. Regis are the strongest options on this list.

The hotels

W San Francisco 181 3rd St 8.6599 reviews At 0.08 miles from Moscone Center, the W San Francisco is the closest hotel on this list, putting attendees 2 minutes from the North Hall entrance on foot. View hotel → The St. Regis San Francisco 125 3rd St 9.1231 reviews The highest guest score among the five hotels here at 9.1, combined with a 0.12-mile walk to Moscone, makes the St. Regis the top choice for attendees who want 5-star service without adding commute time. View hotel → Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa 250 4th Street 8.6540 reviews Canopy by Hilton SoMa is 0.15 miles from Moscone on 4th Street, giving attendees a 3-minute walk and a newer-build property with a guest score matching the W San Francisco at 8.6. View hotel → Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA 50 3rd St 8.84,561 reviews A guest score of 8.8 and a 4-minute walk to Moscone put the Hyatt Regency SoMa ahead of several pricier options for attendees who want reliable 4-star comfort at the venue's doorstep. View hotel → InterContinental San Francisco by IHG 888 Howard Street 8.71,395 reviews The InterContinental faces Howard Street, which runs along the south side of Moscone Center, so the 5-minute walk is a straight line across the street, and the hotel's pool and spa give attendees a recovery option after long conference days. View hotel →

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