Photo: Las Vegas Convention Center / Google MapsHotels for The Car Wash Show 2027 in Las Vegas
The Car Wash Show 2027 runs 3 to 5 May at Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. Over 9,000 attendees and 455 exhibitors (2026, Nashville)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for The Car Wash Show 2027: the closest hotels to Las Vegas Convention Center are in Convention Center District and Resorts World and North Strip, with Las Vegas Strip (Central) a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Popular areas for attendees: Convention Center District · Resorts World and North Strip · Las Vegas Strip (Central) · Downtown Las Vegas.
About The Car Wash Show
The Car Wash Show is the annual trade show of the International Carwash Association, bringing together car wash owners, operators, suppliers and investors for education and a large exhibit hall of equipment, chemicals and technology.
The show moves between cities: the 2026 edition was at Music City Center in Nashville, and The Car Wash Show 2027 returns to Las Vegas from Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 May 2027 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Car wash tours, a preview party in the New Company Pavilion and a welcome networking event run on Sunday 2 May, before two days of morning education and afternoon trade show, with a final trade show morning on Wednesday. The 2026 edition drew over 9,000 attendees and a record 455 exhibitors, with attendees from all 50 states and 43 countries.
The Las Vegas Monorail and the Vegas Loop both serve the convention centre, so hotels near the campus and along the Monorail line make the easiest bases. This page shows live Las Vegas hotel rates for the show dates, which you can change. Show registration is separate from your hotel, and Event Escapes is independent of The Car Wash Show.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Las Vegas hotels sorted by distance to the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, from the Convention Center District to the Strip
- Live rates for 3 to 5 May 2027, with dates you can move to arrive on Sunday 2 May for the car wash tours and the preview party
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while registration for 2027 is not yet open
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for a group from your wash team through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 3 May to 5 May 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Mon to Wed
- Venue
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- City
- Las Vegas, United States
- Airport
- LAS
- Attendance
- Over 9,000 attendees and 455 exhibitors (2026, Nashville)
- Sector
- Automotive
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Live rates near the venue
Hotels near Las Vegas Convention Center for The Car Wash Show 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Sun, May 2 → Wed, May 5, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Free cancellation first
Flexible rooms prioritised so plans can change without penalty.
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Hotels ranked by walking distance to the halls.
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Booking hotels for a team or company?
Book several rooms near Las Vegas Convention Center, keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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- Free-cancellation rates prioritised for changing plans
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to Las Vegas Convention Center. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for The Car Wash Show
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Where should you eat during The Car Wash Show?
CES dinners book out weeks ahead: the good rooms near the Convention Center go first. These are the spots Vegas regulars actually take clients: reserve before you fly, and keep one casual back-up for the nights the schedule slips.
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Photo: Michael Lista / Google MapsPiero's Italian Cuisine
Italian · old-school Vegas
Convention Center Dr, 5 min walk from LVCC
The CES institution: directly across from the Convention Center, dark booths, osso buco, and half the industry in the room during show week.
Tip: Book weeks ahead for CES week; ask for a booth for client dinners.
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Photo: Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas / Google MapsGolden Steer Steakhouse
Steakhouse · since 1958
W Sahara Ave, 6 min drive
Vegas's oldest steakhouse: Sinatra's booth is still there. Tableside Caesar, dry-aged steaks, and the kind of room that closes deals.
Tip: CES week reservations open ~60 days out and vanish: set a reminder.
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Photo: Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road / Google MapsLotus of Siam
Northern Thai
E Flamingo Rd, 10 min drive
Repeatedly called the best Thai restaurant in America: khao soi and crispy duck worth leaving the Strip for, with a deep Riesling list.
Tip: Order the Northern Thai specials, not the standard menu.
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Photo: William Petz / Google MapsRaku
Japanese izakaya · robata
Chinatown, Spring Mountain Rd: 15 min drive
Where Strip chefs eat after service: charcoal-grilled skewers and house-made tofu until 2am. Perfect for the night the show runs late.
Tip: Open till 2am, ideal for a post-booth-teardown dinner.
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Photo: Erika Washington / Google MapsEsther's Kitchen
Italian · pasta & natural wine
Arts District, 12 min drive
The Arts District favourite: house pastas and sourdough that locals queue for. A relaxed team dinner away from convention crowds.
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Photo: Hùng Mạnh / Google MapsJoël Robuchon
French fine dining
MGM Grand, 14 min drive
The only three-Michelin-star room in Las Vegas: the deal-closing dinner when the contract is big enough to justify it. Jacket recommended.
Tip: Tasting menus only: plan 3 hours and book the moment your dates lock.
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Photo: Stephen Bielecki / Google MapsBazaar Meat by José Andrés
Steak · Spanish
Sahara Las Vegas, 5 min drive from LVCC
José Andrés does carnivore theatre: wood-fired steaks and Spanish plates minutes from the Convention Center. The impress-a-client room closest to CES.
Tip: Closest fine dining to LVCC: the CES-week table everyone fights for.
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Photo: Nadja Eberle / Google MapsVesta Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee · café
Arts District, 12 min drive
Las Vegas's best specialty roaster: proper flat whites and quiet tables for the morning email triage before the halls open.
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Photo: mary beth terhaar / Google MapsPeppermill Fireside Lounge
American diner · 24 hours
Las Vegas Blvd, 4 min drive from LVCC
The neon-lit 1972 institution: open 24 hours, giant breakfasts, and booths that have hosted more informal CES meetings than most suites.
Tip: Open all night: the fallback when the only slot a contact has is 7am.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after The Car Wash Show: bookable experiences in Las Vegas, same account, same checkout.
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How do you get to The Car Wash Show?
From Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- Taxis wait outside baggage claim at both terminals: at Terminal 1 on the east side, and at Terminal 3 on Level Zero near door 52
- Uber and Lyft pick up inside the parking garages: on Level 2 at Terminal 1 and on the Valet Level at Terminal 3
- Public buses run by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada also serve the airport
- The airport is close to the Strip and the convention centre, so a taxi or rideshare is the usual transfer
Arriving at the North Hall
- The organiser lists the preview party, education sessions, trade show and The Big Bash in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall
- The convention centre address is 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
- From the Monorail station at the convention centre, the operator says to walk across the north Silver Parking Lot toward the entrance of your hall
- The car wash tours and evening networking events have separate registration, and their locations were still to be confirmed when we checked
How do you get around during The Car Wash Show?
Monorail and Vegas Loop
- The Las Vegas Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip to its station at the convention centre
- During large conventions the Monorail operator says trains arrive every 4 to 5 minutes and reach the convention centre in no more than 10 minutes from anywhere on the line
- Vegas Loop rides between stations inside the convention centre campus are free, and rides to or from stations outside the campus need a ticket
Around the show
- Taxis and rideshare are the usual way between the convention centre, the Strip and Downtown
- Education runs from 08:30 on Monday and Tuesday, so a hotel close to the North Hall saves an early commute
- The Big Bash on Monday evening is held in the North Hall straight after the trade show closes
- Distances on the Strip are longer than they look, so allow extra time for evening events at other venues
Do you need a visa for The Car Wash Show?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current US entry rules for your passport before you travel, on official US government websites
- Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can visit the United States for business or tourism without a visa, using an approved ESTA
- US Customs and Border Protection recommends applying for an ESTA as soon as you start preparing your travel plans, and you need an e-Passport to use the Visa Waiver Program
eVisa / visa required
- If your country is not in the Visa Waiver Program you will normally need a US visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate, so check local interview wait times early
- An ESTA approval does not guarantee entry: US Customs and Border Protection officers decide admissibility on arrival
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, with your ESTA approval or visa linked to that passport
- Your Car Wash Show registration confirmation and any separate tickets for tours or networking events
- Your hotel booking and return or onward ticket, in case the border officer asks
US entry requirements, fees and processing times change often, so verify the current rules on official US government websites or with your nearest US embassy before booking.
First time at The Car Wash Show?
- Registration for the 2027 Las Vegas show opens in December, and the full education programme follows in early January
- In 2026 the organiser sold one pass covering all three days of the show; check the 2027 price when registration opens
- Distributors register through a personal invitation from their exhibitor partner rather than the main attendee form
- The trade show is open from 11:00 to 17:00 on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 May and from 09:00 to 12:00 on Wednesday 5 May
- Car wash tours on Sunday 2 May need separate registration, with details still to follow
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The Preview Party on Sunday 2 May, from 15:00 to 17:00 in the North Hall, is open to all registered attendees and gives a first look at the New Company Pavilion
- Wednesday is a short morning on the show floor, so a Wednesday afternoon flight home is realistic
- For 2026 the organiser named one authorised housing company and asked attendees not to deal with other firms claiming to represent the show; Event Escapes is independent of the show and shows live rates across many Las Vegas hotels
The Car Wash Show travel FAQs
Where is The Car Wash Show held?
The Car Wash Show is held at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, United States. The nearest airport is LAS.
When is The Car Wash Show 2027?
From 3 to 5 May 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall. Tours and a preview party run on Sunday 2 May.
Is The Car Wash Show always in Las Vegas?
No. It is held every year but moves between cities. The 2026 edition was in Nashville and the 2027 edition returns to Las Vegas.
Who attends The Car Wash Show?
Car wash owners, operators and managers, plus fast lube, convenience store, detailing and investment professionals, and the suppliers who exhibit. It is a trade show, not a consumer show.
When does registration open?
The organiser says registration for the 2027 Las Vegas event opens in December. Registration is separate from your hotel booking.
Where should I stay for The Car Wash Show?
Hotels in the Convention Center District, at Resorts World and along the Monorail line on the Strip are the easiest bases for the North Hall.
Can I change the hotel dates or book for a group?
Yes. You can change the check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search. For a group, send us your group size and dates through the enquiry form and we will reply with a quote within 24 hours.
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Which hotels are closest to Las Vegas Convention Center?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 13 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Las Vegas Convention Center
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park★★★ | 1.4 km | ~6 min ride | $15 |
| The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower★★★ | 1.8 km | ~7 min ride | $12 |
More hotels close to Las Vegas Convention Center
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino★★★★ | 0.5 km | ~7 min walk | $92 |
| Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | $425 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel★★★★★ | 1.0 km | ~5 min ride | $403 |
| Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World★★★★★ | 1.2 km | ~6 min ride | $244 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for The Car Wash Show, its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.