Conveniently located within minutes to the Orange County Fairgrounds and the John Wayne Orange County Airport, offering courtesy shuttle service, based on availability. Ayres Hotel & Suites is a unique European style full service hotel that offers a refreshing change. Spacious guest rooms and suites are European inspired, with pillow top mattress beds, coffee maker, refrigerator, hair dryer and beautifully appointed with Queen Anne style antiques and furnishings. Le Chateau Garden Bistro offers the finest California cuisine, along with room service. Group rate of $119.00 single/double occupancy, includes a full breakfast buffet, complimentary parking, morning newspaper and use of our fitness room. Book via our website with the group code “MAE”, book by March 14, 2008, to ensure availability and group rate. Marine Aquarium Expo Rate: $119.00 + 8.065% Tax per room per night – single, double, triple quad – Book online here or contact (800) 322-9992 – Room Reservations and request MAE rates. (The Ayres Directions)

The Doubletree Club Hotel by the Orange County Airport is located lakeside in the heart of Orange County. Only 1.5 mile from Orange County-John Wayne Airport (SNA) providing complimentary shuttle. Our deluxe guest rooms feature all the comforts of home. Warm friendly amenities like luxurious "Sweet Dreams Beds", pillows and linens. Along with a refrigerator and coffee maker in every room. Complimentary wireless HSIA is available in hotel public areas. Our Lakeside Bistro offers fine dining in casual surroundings. Lakeside patio dining, and in-room dining are also available. Whether business, pleasure or both brings you to Orange County, our friendly, courteous hotel staff looks forward to welcoming you with our special, signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in. Book here via the website (use group code: MAQ) or call 1-(800) 222-TREE (8733) 24-hour a day and be sure to mention Marine Aquarium Expo group rate: MAQ) Last day to book and get this great rate is March 20, 2008. (Doubletree Club Hotel Directions)

Holiday Inn guests enjoy complimentary parking, complimentary high speed internet access, large sleeping room with one king or two queen beds, complimentary in-room refrigerator, and heated pool and spa (largest pool in Costa Mesa) Fantastic location – walking distance to South Coast Plaza Shopping Resort, with over 200 dining and retail establishments, and movie theaters In order to ensure room availability. It is very important that guests specify they are with the Marine Aquarium Expo Block when making reservations. Room Accomodations will be $95.00 plus 8% tax per night. Reservations will be accepted anytime on or before March 08, 2008. After this date, room types and rates will be subject to availability. Ask for the “Marine Aquarium Expo” Rate while making reservations. (Holiday Inn Directions)