Comic-Con^® 2026

General Hotel Sale

Each year hotel rooms for Comic-Con sell out in a matter of minutes. We want to make the process as clear and, more importantly, as fair as it can be. Below is a guide to the process for opening day.

Hotel Sales Overview

Shuttle Information

THE GENERAL HOTEL SALE FOR COMIC-CON 2026 WILL TAKE PLACE THIS SPRING

In this guide

Hotel List

The PDF below includes a complete list of all the hotels in the 2026 block.

Comic-Con 2026 Hotel List

New This Year

This will be a LIVE SALE with reservations booked in real time. It will no longer be a reservation request form that’s placed within a 15-minute window.
All hotels participating in Comic-Con’s hotel block will be in this sale, including downtown hotels.
Each reservation will require a two-night consecutive stay and a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.

Please review our FAQ below for more details on reservation requirements and limits.

How to Participate

The Email

Date: TBA

An email will be sent to Comic-Con 2026 badge holders with the link to the virtual waiting room. Reservations will not open until 9:00 AM PDT on the day the sale begins. If you try to access the waiting room early, it will take you to a page confirming you are in the right place and to check back when the waiting room opens.

The link will grant you access to the waiting room up to one hour prior to the opening.

To increase the likelihood of receiving our emails, please add donotreply@comic-con.org to your safe-senders list. You can also “allowlist” the email or the entire domain name (comic-con.org) to help prevent our messages from going to your spam folder. There is a chance that some email providers may still block our emails. If you have a Comic-Con 2026 badge and this happens to you, you have two options:

Log in to your Member ID account and select “Comic-Con Hotel Sale Info” from the top blue menu bar to view the information provided in the email.
Let us know via the Contact Us form as soon as possible.

The options above are only for those who have a badge for Comic-Con 2026.

The Waiting Room

DATE/Time: TBA

Beginning at 8:00 AM PDT on the day of the sale, you may access the waiting room via the link in your email. The time you enter the waiting room between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT has no impact on your position in line. At 9:00 AM PDT, all users in the waiting room will be granted access to the hotel reservation page in random order.

We strongly encourage you to enter the waiting room between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT. If you enter the waiting room after 9:00 AM PDT, you will be placed at the end of the line and your chances of getting your desired room will decrease.

Waiting Room Resources: From within the waiting room, you will have an opportunity to view hotel policies and a list view of the available hotels.

Placing Your Reservation

DATE/TIME: TBA

The hotel sale will open at 9:00 AM PDT. To be as prepared as possible, having the following ready:

Preferred hotels, plus backup options
Payment method valid through August 2026
Guest information and desired accommodations
A way to communicate with other guests to avoid duplicate bookings

Because reservations will now be made in real time, a non-refundable deposit equal to two nights’ room rate plus tax is required at the time of booking. A non-refundable service and technology fee equal to 3.5% of each hotel deposit will also be charged to the credit card provided for each reservation.

IMPORTANT: The credit card used for the General Hotel Sale must remain valid through the duration of Comic-Con 2026. Please make sure the credit card you use to book your hotel expires in August 2026 or later.

Online Reservations

At 9:00 AM PDT, everyone in the waiting room will be assigned a random place in line. Guests will then be moved from the waiting room to the reservation page based on this order. Randomization will not take place until 9:00 AM PDT and is not based on the time at which you enter the waiting room before that point. No further randomization will take place throughout the process. Anyone accessing the link after 9:00 AM PDT will be placed at the end of the line.

Once you’ve reached the hotel reservation page, you can navigate the Hotel Gallery to search for available hotels, select your preferred option, and book your room in real time. Please have your credit card information ready, as it will be required to complete your reservation. While there isn’t a set time limit to complete your booking, please use your time wisely. Your room will not be reserved until all contact and credit card details have been submitted. Availability may change while you are completing your information.

Phone Reservations

Hotel reservations may also be made by phone beginning at 9:00 AM PDT on the day of the sale. To complete your reservation over the phone, please call onPeak at 1-877-55-COMIC (1-877-552-6642) or 1-312-527-7300.

Making reservations by phone does not guarantee access or priority in line. We anticipate high call volume and extended wait times.

A Few FAQs

As everyone knows from past experience, Comic-Con^® hotel rooms sell out very quickly. We work hard to create a process that is easy and fair for as many people as possible. That said, there are a LOT of details. Please take a moment to read through the fine print.

What is changing with the housing booking process?

We are moving from a request-based housing process to a live booking experience. Previously, attendees submitted a request form and were placed into hotels based on entry to the request form and hotel availability. With the new process, attendees will book their hotel themselves in real time.

This change provides a faster, more transparent, and more empowering experience for participants. Instead of waiting for placement, participants can view available hotels and confirm their reservation immediately.

What if I don’t receive the email?

Log in to your Member ID account and select “Comic-Con Hotel Sale Info” from the top blue menu bar to view the information provided in the email.
Let us know via the Contact Us form as soon as possible.

The options above are only for those who have a badge for Comic-Con 2026.

Who is onPeak?

Comic-Con has contracted with onPeak to provide hotel accommodations.

How does the randomization process work?

To ensure fairness in the reservation process, onPeak uses a randomization process to grant users access to the reservation page. At 9:00 AM PDT on the day of the sale, all users within the online waiting room will be assigned a random place in line. Guests will then be moved from the waiting room to the reservation page based on this order.

Once a guest reaches the reservation page, inventory is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please have your credit card information ready, as it will be required to complete your reservation.

What should I refrain from doing while participating in the hotel sale?

Do not use bots, scripts, or automation tools. Any activity that appears to use bots, scripts, or other automated methods to access or refresh the housing site will be blocked. Users identified as abusing site access may be permanently prevented from entering the housing experience.
Do not open multiple browsers, tabs, or devices. Using multiple browsers, tabs, or devices at the same time to try to gain access may hurt your chances of successfully entering housing. This behavior can confuse the queue system and may result in errors, delays, or loss of access.
Do not refresh excessively. Repeated or aggressive page refreshing while in the queue or during booking may cause you to lose your place or encounter system errors.
Do not share your access link. Housing access links are intended for individual use only. Sharing links may invalidate your session and prevent successful entry.
Do not use private browsing or VPNs. Using incognito/private browsing modes, VPNs, or network masking tools may interfere with the queue and booking experience and could result in access issues.
Do not navigate backward once the booking begins. Using your browser’s back button after entering the Hotel Gallery or during booking may cause errors or session timeouts.

Are there any minimum reservation requirements to be aware of?

Each reservation will require a two-night consecutive stay and a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.

How many rooms can I book?

A maximum of two (2) rooms may be booked per guest at the time of booking.

Are there payment method requirements to be aware of?

The credit card used to book during the General Hotel Sale must remain valid through the duration of Comic-Con 2026. Please ensure the credit card you use to book your hotel expires in August 2026 or later.

Is inventory updated in real time?

Yes. The hotel availability will update in real time as rooms are booked by other participants. If a hotel sells out, it will no longer appear as available in the Hotel Gallery.

What if my selected rooms sell out before my reservation is submitted?

Because inventory is first-come, first-served, availability may change before you complete your information. If your selected room becomes unavailable, you will be notified and prompted to restart your search. Your demographic information will be saved, so you won’t need to re-enter it.

Have your credit card information ready, as it will be required to complete your reservation.

Please keep in mind, not all badge holders will be able to secure a hotel reservation during the sale. There are more badge holders than rooms available.

What if my payment declines?

If your payment declines, you will receive an email notification with an opportunity to submit a new form of payment. If your payment is not successfully resubmitted after 72 hours, your reservation will be canceled.

Can changes be made after I book?

Change and cancellation policies vary by hotel. Please review the hotel’s specific policies during the booking process.

Policy information

Hotel Deposit & Payment Policy

Each room reservation requires a deposit equal to two nights’ room rate plus tax payable immediately at the time of booking.

A non-refundable service and technology fee equal to 3.5% of each hotel deposit will be charged to the credit card provided for each reservation. Any change to a reservation that increases the required hotel deposit amount, such as extending the length of stay, changing to a more expensive room type, changing hotels, etc., will incur an additional non-refundable service and technology fee in the amount of 3.5% of the additional deposit amount. All charges will appear as “Comic-Con 2026 Hotels” on the user’s credit card statement.

Full payment will be due for your hotel reservation(s) at the time of check-out. Each hotel’s payment policies vary; the date that your total balance is due will be dependent upon the policies of your hotel. All hotels place a deposit on your credit card or debit card when you check in and charge the balance at check-out. Please refer to your confirmation for specific hotel policies.

Changes Policy

Changes can be made by accessing your reservation online, and you can access your reservation via the link in your onPeak confirmation. Changes can also be made by phone at 1-877-55-COMIC (1-877-552-6642) or 1-312-527-7300. Changes are on a request basis and are subject to the availability/discretion of the hotel.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations canceled after the date the deposit is applied will forfeit the entire deposit. All reservations are non-refundable.

Fine Print Reminders

Hotel rates include a $10.00 per night reimbursement to San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) to help defray shuttle and convention costs (this charge is subject to change). San Diego city blocks are small compared to other cities and take approximately 2–3 minutes to walk. You may find that walking in the morning is a great way to explore San Diego and find new places for dinner, lunch, or shopping.
Reservations are booked based on room availability. Bed type and special requests are not guaranteed. All special requests will be noted with the hotel, but are subject to hotel availability at the time of check-in.
Hotels in San Diego charge a Transient Occupancy tax of 11.75–13.75%. The exact tax rate is determined by the hotel’s location/zone. For further details, please visit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)/Tourism Marketing District (TMD) | City of San Diego Official Website TOT, Transient Occupancy Tax. A Tourism Marketing assessment of 2% will apply, and parking fees may be added, all of which are subject to change without notice. Hotel rates are not guaranteed until booked and confirmed. Hotel rates may vary by number of occupants and other requested services. SDCC and onPeak reserve the right to correct any identified errors.
Responsibility and liability: SDCC and/or its agents act only in the capacity as agents for customers in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations and transportation whether by railroad, automobile, airplane, or any other means, and as such are not responsible for any damage, expense, or inconvenience caused by train or plane arrivals or departures, or by any change of schedule, or condition from any loss, injury, or damage to any person or property from any cause whatsoever. Baggage handling throughout the program is entirely at the owner’s risk. The customer agrees that show management and/or its agents shall not be held responsible in the event of any error or omission in any promotional material.
User experience may vary depending on device and browser used.

Please Note: While SDCC has worked with onPeak to try and make the hotel reservation experience fair for everyone, it is possible that problems outside of our control could result in the system not working as planned. The possibility exists that anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-malware software may aggressively block browser cookies, JavaScript, or other operations of modern web applications. It is also possible that user error, specific hardware problems, local ISP issues, email delivery issues, or simply the extremely high level of demand beyond our control may result in your computer and/or browser not behaving as expected. While onPeak has done extensive testing, we make no guarantees that your efforts will result in a successful hotel reservation.