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)

The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport is ideally located in Orange County! In the heart of Irvine, our guests are conveniently minutes from Anaheim, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa. With complimentary shuttle service, the hotel staff is happy to pick you up at the John Wayne Airport or wisk you away to premier shopping at the South Coast Plaza Mall. Completing a $11 million renovation in 2006, luxury is combined with comfort in our new sleeping rooms and the beautiful Crystal Ballroom. When you are here, enjoy the Olympic size pool, whirlpool, wireless internet, free fitness center, 24 hour business center, the exceptional restaurant and room service. The hotel is pet-friendly. Guests will have all the traveling conveniences under one roof. Marine Aquarium Expo Rate: $109.00 + 10.07% Tax per room per night – single, double, triple quad – Book online here or contact (949) 833-9999 – Room Reservations and request the special rate. (The Hilton 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)

Enjoy the comfort of this Costa Mesa hotel in one of our 253 suites featuring a separate living and sleeping area. This hotel is located in the heart of the business district and just minutes from Irvine and Orange County/John Wayne Airport. Here at the Costa Mesa Marriott hotel we focus on what it takes to make your trip successful. Each suite includes two TVs and two phones with data ports. The hotel also offers an onsite 24 hour fitness center, an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Whether you are traveling for business, pleasure or planning a meeting the Costa Mesa Marriott will focus on what it takes to make your trip successful. Room Accomodations will be $119.00 each night + 8% room tax. (Marriott Costa Mesa Directions)

Start your day at the only Residence Inn Newport Beach hotel with a free hot breakfast buffet, and end it socializing at our Gatehouse where guests gather to mingle. In between, curl up in front of the fireplace in our gatehouse or relax in your hotel suite, our pool, spa and outdoor BBQ picnic area. Specializing in extended stay, all our hotel suites have fully equipped kitchens, separate sleeping and living areas, large work desks and free high-speed internet. What more do you need? Pets are always welcome in this Costa Mesa hotel. Room Accomodations will be $119.00 each night and all rates will be subject to availability. (Residence Inn Directions)

Whether visiting for vacation or business, you'll discover that the Ramada Limited & Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is your perfect home away from home. Start your day with a tasty Complimentary Continental Breakfast Buffet served in our bright and delightfully casual atmosphere. You can cool off with a dip in our sparkling pool or relax in the spa after a long day. Connect with friends or business contacts using our available High Speed Wireless Internet. John Wayne Airport is less than seven miles away and we offer complimentary shuttle service from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Our 840 square foot Harbor Room is a convenient location for meetings or family gatherings and can accommodate groups up to 75 people. Enjoy a stroll along Newport's sandy beaches, shop in its unique boutiques or savor an evening of harbor view dining. Room Accomodations will be $119.00 for Friday night and rates for Saturday night will be subject to availability. There will be no code needed as customers will receive the best rate through linking to the link provided above. (Ramada Inn Directions)