San Francisco is a unique and breathtaking metropolis. With the famous icon of the Golden Gate Bridge, the city takes pride in its unrivaled attractions and its unique neighborhoods which are treasures of its own.
Discover the variety of sites, shops, and restaurants that reflect the city's great ethnic and cultural diversity. You will find tips for traveling to and around the city, as well as the many hotel options available to conference attendees.
The Moscone Center
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Hospitality staff will be available to assist you with questions about the city, directions, and suggestions. Look for people wearing orange shirts.
SPIE Photonics West and SPIE AR | VR | MR 2023 discounted housing deadline has passed and is now closed.
New reservations:
Contact the hotel directly from the link below, via our trusted partner aRes Travel*. Call 1-800-559-3186 for assistance. Please note that the SPIE group rate is based on availability.
*aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.
Exhibitors seeking 10 or more hotel rooms should request a sub-block.
Important dates
| Deadline to submit a hotel sub-block request | 26 October 2022 |
| Deadline to assign rooms with names | 16 November 2022 |
| Last day to cancel rooms without penalty | 9 December 2022 |
| Processing fee of $20 begins for each reservation cancelled | 10 December 2022 |
San Francisco is a unique and breathtaking metropolis. Discover the variety the city has to offer, from the Golden Gate Bridge to unique neighborhoods. Look below for further details on the following:
San Francisco Restaurants (Open Table)
Airport information
San Francisco is serviced by two international airports:
Transportation from the airport
Shuttles and public transportation
Car rental
To receive 20% off the retail rate, enter “CDP 2188961” under the ‘add a discount code’ section when making an online reservation.
Parking
Parking rates at Photonics West Hotels range from $30 (self) to $60 (valet), rates subject to change. Please check with your individual hotel for specific parking rates during the conference week.
Restaurant and city information
Find restaurant options and information about popular attractions that could help you get around. Visit the San Francisco Visitor's Guide
Download this list of restaurants near the Moscone Center that are open for business, provided by the San Francisco Travel Association.
SPIE believes that individuals with significant caregiving responsibilities should have an equal opportunity to share their research and participate in conferences and symposia.
SPIE Family Care Grants are designed to supplement caregiving costs incurred by SPIE Members who are registered to attend an SPIE meeting, either in person or virtually. See hotel details in the reservation system to find hotels that offer onsite childcare.
