AABA's 93rd annual meeting will be held at the JW Marriott LA LIVE located at 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 USA.

Hotel Room Reservation

Click here for general information about the hotel.

AABA has secured discounted room rates for conference attendees. The only way to book a room at the hotel at the AABA rate is to use the links below. Please note that there is a special rate for students only. The rates listed below will expire on February 22, 2024, so book early!

REGULAR RATE ($269/night + taxes & fees). Click here to book a room at the regular rate.

STUDENT RATE ONLY (JW Marriot $209/night + taxes & fees, SOLD OUT)

NEW! We have secured a small block of student rooms at The Moxy Downtown Los Angeles, 1260 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (about a 10 minute walk).  Room rates are $179 + taxes & fees + $30 per night destination fee ($209 per night + taxes and fees).  Destination fee includes:

  • Daily enhanced high speed internet
  • A daily food and beverage credit equal to the destination fee ($30)
  • 2 tickets to the Grammy Museum (one time per stay)
  • 1-hour bike rental for up to 2 guests
  • Daily small popcorn for up to 2 guest

The student room rates listed above are valid until the room block has sold out or until February 19, 2024, whichever comes first. 

Make your reservations HERE.

The room rates listed above are valid until the room block has sold out or until February 22, 2024, whichever comes first.

If you are having problems making reservations please contact Lori Strong for assistance.



Transportation from LAX Airport to JW Marriott

JW Marriott at LA LIVE does not have an airport shuttle service, but there are multiple ways to arrive via LAX airport.

  • Rideshare: The easiest way to get around in LA is via rideshare (Uber/Lyft). An Uber from LAX to JW Marriott at LA Live will be ~$40-50.
  • Public transportation: Public transportation from LAX to LA Live requires a bus ride and a train ride. First, take the FlyAway bus from LAX to Union Station (one-way fare $9.75, no reservation required, debit/credit card or mobile ticket only). The FlyAway bus departs approximately every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Passengers leaving LAX may board buses on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal under the blue "FlyAway" sign. Each bus is marked with its service location. Then, at Union Station, take the Metro Train Red (B line) or Purple (D line) to the 7th St/Metro Center stop and transfer to the Blue (A line) to Pico Station (fare ~$1.75). It's an ~8 minute walk from Pico Station. See here for more information on Metro Trip Planning.
  • Self-driving from LAX: Take the 105 East to the 110 North. Exit at 9th Street and turn right. Follow 9th Street to Flower Street and turn right again. Proceed to Olympic Boulevard and turn right. The hotel will be on the left. Parking options are listed here.

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