Best Hotels for MJBizCon Las Vegas 2026: Where to Stay Near LVCC

MJBizCon specifics: MJBizCon — the cannabis industry’s largest B2B trade event — takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center each December. With thousands of attendees and exhibitors, hotel availability near the LVCC drops sharply from mid-November. The Westgate Las Vegas and the newly renovated Renaissance are the closest hotels: the Westgate has a covered skywalk into the North Hall and the Renaissance is a 5-minute walk.

MJBizCon — the cannabis industry’s flagship B2B trade show — draws thousands of cannabis professionals, investors, and operators to the Las Vegas Convention Center every November. As the industry’s most important annual gathering, choosing the right hotel is both a practical and strategic decision.

Where Is MJBizCon Held?

MJBizCon shares its week with AWS re:Invent and the start of NFR — our compression calendar explains the December squeeze.

MJBizCon is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The LVCC is 1–2 miles east of the Strip — hotels that look close on a map can still require a 15-20 minute drive or rideshare.

Best Hotels for MJBizCon 2026

1. Renaissance Las Vegas — 5-Minute Walk, Non-Gaming

The Renaissance sits just south of the LVCC on Paradise Road — about a 5-minute walk to the South and Central Halls, with no Strip traffic to cross. Non-gaming and quiet. Check live rates for your dates.

2. Westgate Las Vegas — Best Value Near LVCC

Directly opposite the LVCC — about a 5-minute walk, with a covered skywalk into the North Hall. It often offers the best price-to-proximity ratio for budget-conscious attendees.

3. The Venetian Resort — Best for High-Level Networking

About 1.5 miles from the LVCC — 5-7 minute rideshare. Many MJBizCon investor meetings and satellite events happen at Strip hotels. Check live rates for your dates.

4. Las Vegas Marriott — Solid Mid-Range Option

Close to the Convention Center, consistent business-class quality, and Marriott loyalty points. Check live rates for your dates.

MJBizCon Booking Strategy

1. November is highly competitive — MJBizCon, AWS re:Invent, and other large conferences overlap. Book at least 4 months in advance.
2. Check the official MJBizCon hotel block — discounted rates available through your registration confirmation.
3. Stay near the LVCC — Unlike Strip-venue shows, MJBizCon networking is conference-floor focused. Proximity compounds over 4 days.

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When to Book Hotels for MJBizCon Las Vegas

MJBizCon, held annually at the LVCC in early December, is the world’s largest cannabis business conference. It attracts thousands of industry professionals and sells out surrounding hotels quickly. November is peak Las Vegas season — expect premium pricing. Book 4–6 months in advance to lock in reasonable rates. Westgate and Renaissance are the top picks for proximity, with direct or short walking access to the convention center halls.

Pro Tips for MJBizCon Attendees

Las Vegas After MJBizCon

MJBizCon professionals often use Las Vegas evenings for brand activations, investor meetings, and informal deal-making. Beyond the convention center, Las Vegas offers unique evening experiences that attract the cannabis industry crowd — from comedy clubs to immersive dining experiences. Viator makes it easy to book activities that fit tight conference schedules.

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When to Book Your MJBizCon Hotel

Hotels near the Las Vegas Convention Center fill up fast during MJBizCon week. Here’s a realistic booking timeline:

• 6+ months out: best rates, full choice of hotels — this is when to book if you know you’re attending
• 3–4 months out: good rates still available, but walking-distance hotels start disappearing
• 6–8 weeks out: last-minute options only, prices 2–3× normal — avoid if possible
• Week of the show: essentially sold out within 1 mile of the venue

FAQ — MJBizCon Hotels

What is the closest hotel to MJBizCon?

The closest hotel to MJBizCon at the Las Vegas Convention Center is typically the Renaissance Las Vegas, which is within walking distance of the main entrance. For the full comparison, see the hotel ranking at the top of this guide.

How much do hotels cost during MJBizCon?

Expect higher than usual Las Vegas hotel rates during MJBizCon week (December 1-4, 2026), especially at properties close to the venue. We have not measured MJBizCon prices ourselves, so book early and compare live rates.

Is there a shuttle from hotels to MJBizCon?

Hotels within walking distance don’t need shuttles. For hotels further away, most large Las Vegas properties offer ride-share access and some run their own shuttles during major trade shows. Check with your hotel directly when booking.

Official housing block or book it yourself?

MJBizCon attendees have two routes: the official housing block via EvolveCon powered by HotelMap, or booking the same hotels independently. Neither wins automatically.

The block tends to win when the show fills the city, when you need ten rooms or more, or when the organizer attaches shuttle access or a price-match to it. Booking independently tends to win for longer exhibitor stays covering setup and teardown nights, when the hotel you actually want is not in the block, or when elite loyalty status is worth more to you than the rate difference.

Whichever route you take, compare all-in totals. Las Vegas resort fees run roughly $44 to $57 per night at Strip casino-hotels (Las Vegas Review-Journal survey), before Nevada’s 13.38% lodging tax, which adds about $250 to $325 to a five-night stay, per room. That is frequently larger than the gap between two hotels you are weighing. MJBizCon 2026 runs December 1–4 in the LVCC Central Hall, overlapping the National Finals Rodeo (December 3–12) — one of the tightest hotel weeks of the Las Vegas year.

Full detail in our guides to official blocks versus independent booking and resort fees and how to get them waived. Exhibitor teams contracting ten rooms or more should ask for the resort fee waiver in writing before signing — it is negotiable at contract stage and effectively impossible afterwards.

Which hall are you in? Pick your hotel accordingly

The LVCC campus is large enough that “near the convention center” is not precise enough to book on. MJBizCon 2026 occupies the Central Hall (confirmed on the official MJBizCon venue page), and the walk between the far ends of the campus is roughly 15 minutes above ground.

• West Hall — Westgate Las Vegas sits adjacent, connected by a pedestrian walkway, and has its own Monorail station. Resorts World is about 0.8 miles but connects via the Vegas Loop in minutes.
• Central Hall — the Renaissance Las Vegas is directly across Paradise Road; the Courtyard and the Paradise Road business-hotel cluster are a short walk. The Grand Plaza Loop station serves Central and North.
• North Hall — Westgate is roughly a five-minute walk; the Grand Plaza Loop station is the fastest campus connection.
• South Hall — the Las Vegas Monorail stops here, which makes mid-Strip properties (Harrah’s, The LINQ, Flamingo, MGM Grand) more practical than their map distance suggests.

The Vegas Loop changes the maths. The free underground Tesla shuttle links the halls — West Hall to Central takes about two minutes versus a fifteen-minute walk — and is included with your show badge on event days. A hotel near the “wrong” hall matters far less than it used to, provided you are on the Loop network.

See our full LVCC guide for hall layouts and transport detail.

Getting Around During MJBizCon

Las Vegas traffic during major cannabis industry trade shows can be surprisingly heavy. If your hotel isn’t walkable:

• Uber/Lyft — most reliable, surge pricing during peak hours (8–9am, 5–7pm)
• Vegas Loop — if your show is at the LVCC, the underground tunnel system is the fastest way between halls
• Rental car — useful if you’re visiting multiple venues or have equipment to transport. See our car rental guide for trade show attendees

For more tips on making the most of your Las Vegas trade show trip, see our 15 essential trade show survival tips.

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📍 Related: Looking for the complete picture? Check our complete LVCC hotel guide with all 25+ hotels ranked by walking distance to the LVCC, real trade show prices, and insider booking tips.