Travel Information
Airport
We recommend flying into the Tampa International Airport (TPA).
TPA is located about 10 miles from the SOF Week Campus.
You can find more information about the Tampa International Airport below.
AirportHotel Information
We’ve worked hard to increase the inventory across 50 hotels for both Per Diem and Regular rate rooms as close to the venue as possible.
Hotel Block Availability Timeline
- 12 SEPT 2025 | Tier One: Global SOF Founding, Sustaining, Strategic, Patron Partners
- 6 OCT 2025 | Tier Two: Global SOF Small Business Partners, Non-partners with large stands, country pavilions, and tiered sponsors
- 1 DEC 2025 | Tier Three: All other exhibitors and sponsors
- 9 JAN 2026: Hotel Reservation link sent to all corporate partners to book individual rooms
- 30 JAN 2026: Sub-block Guarantee Due
- FEB 2026 | Tier Four: Hotel Reservations and Registration Opens (Date TBD)
- 9 MAR 2026: Sub-block Rooming lists Due
Please note: The ONLY official room booking agency associated with SOF Week is Connections Housing. Avoid and ignore any other booking offers or solicitations targeting SOF Week attendees.
1. Stay Informed: Keep a close eye on your emails for updates and announcements regarding available rooms. Please make sure that any email communication from Connections is not in your spam folder!
2. Act Quickly: Once the email announcement declares the rooms are live, head straight to this dedicated lodging webpage.
3. Book Promptly: Don’t wait! Secure your accommodations before they’re snapped up. These rooms are in high demand and will disappear fast!

Transportation and Parking
Transportation
For transportation to/ from the airport and around town, we recommend using rideshares like Uber or Lyft.
Shuttles will be available from select hotels and MacDill Air Force Base- more information will be available soon.
Heading to/ from Ybor? Tampa’s FREE Historical TECO Streetcar is a great option.
Renting a Car?
The airport has all major rental options. We do not recommend renting a car unless your hotel offers parking.
Parking
There are multiple parking garages located proximate to the SOF Week Campus.
However, we do expect nearby parking to fill up early each day. Please review all other transportation options before deciding to drive/ park.
Campus Map
Event Locations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
513 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the Embassy Suites, please click HERE.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
510 Water St. Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the JW Marriott, please click HERE.
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on The Tampa Convention Center, please click HERE.
505 Water St. Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the Tampa Marriott Water Street, please click HERE.
725 S Harbour Island Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on the Westin Waterside, please click HERE.
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
For more information on Sparkman Wharf, please click HERE.
825 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
For more information on Peter O. Knight Airport, please click HERE.