LightBox Expo

LightBox Expo

October 24-26, 2025.

Over 600 of the best artists from the ANIMATION, LIVE-ACTION, ILLUSTRATION and GAMING industries coming together for the ultimate celebration of art.

For further information, please call the official housing company GTA MEETINGS/GROUP TRAVEL at (805) 496-1251.

For booking a Delegation or group of rooms coming to this event.  Please email info@gtameetings.com or call 805-496-1251.

Sheraton San Gabriel

Rate (per night): $229 –  Single/DBL 

  • Complimentary Wifi
  • 5 Star Hotel
  • Refundable

FOR CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.   Once checked in, there is an early departure fee, if leaving prior to confirmed departure date.

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): Additional charge per person after 2 people per room
Hotel Rating: 5 Diamond Award
Distance to Convention Center:. 7.7 miles from the Pasadena Convention Center
Parking: Underground self parking – $18 a day

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00pm

Address:
303 East Valley Boulevard
San Gabriel CA, 91776
Phone: 626 639 0300

Marriott.com
Sheratonsangabriel.com

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Yes, Opal restaurant for Breakfast, Full Service Starbucks, Omaniku Restaurant for Dinner.   Lobby Bar.
Room Service: Yes
Wifi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes
Health Club: 24 HOUR Fitness Club
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes, Mini Fridge
Rollaway: No
Smoking Room: No
Pet Friendly: Yes

Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia

Rate (per night)$215 – single/double, excluding taxes and fees.

ROOMS AVAILABLE – Book soon to secure rate. 

  • Complimentary WiFi

ROOMS AVAILABLE 

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY. 

Cancellation policy is: Cancellation 48 hours prior to check in.  “No shows” charged for one nights stay.

For call in reservations dial +1 (626) 777-6699 (US and Canada) and identify yourself as Part of the LightBox Expo courtesy block.

DETAILS

Maximum 2 people per room.  Unless using a roll away.
Hotel Rating: 4 star
Distance to Convention Center:  6.2  miles
Parking: $16, per night, EV charging stations

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm
Non- Smoking Hotel

Address:
130 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91007

+1 (626) 777-6699

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Longitude 118
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Everyday – 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
High Tea Lounge  – Friday thru Sunday, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Melange – Breakfast and Dinner only,  7:00 AM – 2:00 PM  5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
In Room Safe:  Yes
Room Service: Yes
Internet Access:  Free Wi-Fi
Pool: Yes,
Health Club: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes, Mini fridge.
Rollaway: Yes
Smoking Room: No
Pets: $50 a night fee, plus $250 refundable fee. 40 pound weight limit.

WESTIN PASADENA - BLOCK SOLD OUT

Rate (per night) $219 single/DBL, excluding taxes and fees.

BLOCK SOLD OUT

  • Complimentary WiFi
  • 15% Ventanas Restaurant

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY. 

Cancellation policy is: 48 hours prior to check in.  Once checked in, their is an early departure fee, if leaving prior to confirmed departure date.

For call in reservations dial 866-837-4181 (US and Canada) and identify yourself as Part of the LightBox Expo courtesy block

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): $20.00
Hotel Rating: 4 star
Distance to Convention Center: .5 mile
Parking: $22 On Sight Parking, per night.

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm

Address:
191 North Robles Ave.
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 792-2727
marriott.com

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Ventanas Restaurant and Bar
Food Discount: 15 % off Ventana’s.
Room Service: Yes.
WiFi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes, Roof Top Outdoor Pool.
Health Club: Yes 7 days, 24 hours.
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes, Mini Fridge.
Rollaway: No
Smoking Room: No
Pets: Yes, Maximum 2 small pets per room, no more than 40 lbs each. $50 Non-Refundable fee per night.

COURTYARD PASADENA/OLD TOWN MARRIOTT - BLOCK SOLD OUT

Rate (per night) $219 single/$229 DBL, excluding taxes and fees.

BLOCK SOLD OUT.

    • Complimentary WiFI

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY. 

Cancellation policy is: 48 hours prior to check in.  Once checked in, their is an early departure fee, if leaving prior to confirmed departure date.

For call in reservations dial 626-403-7600 and identify yourself as Part of the LightBox Expo courtesy block.

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): $20.00
Hotel Rating: 4 star
Distance to Convention Center: .5 mile
Parking: $22 On Sight Parking, per night.

Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am

Address:
180 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE,
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 403-7600
marriott.com

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Courtyard Pasadena Restaurant and Bar, Coffee house at Starbucks.
Room Service: No.
WiFi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes,  Outdoor Pool and Hot tub.
Health Club: Yes 7 days, 24 hours.
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes, Mini Fridge.
Rollaway: No
Smoking Room: No
Pets: Yes, Maximum 2 pets per room. $150 Non-Refundable pet fee per stay.

RESIDENCE INN PASADENA/OLD TOWN - BLOCK SOLD OUT

Rate (per night): $229 Single/DBL Suites – Breakfast included in Rate

BLOCK SOLD OUT.

  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast
  • Free Coffee and Tea
  • All Rooms are Suites.

FOR CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.   Once checked in, there is an early departure fee, if leaving prior to confirmed departure date.

For Reservations click link below or call 1(888)236-2427 , and reference Lightbox Expo.

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): $10.00++ per person after 2 people per room
Hotel Rating: 3 Star
Distance to Convention Center:. .05 miles
Parking: $35 Daily parking rate

Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm

Address:
21 West Walnut Street, Pasadena, California, USA, 91103
Phone: (626) 204-9220

 

 

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Yes
Food & Beverage Discount: No
Room Service: Yes
WiFi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes, Outdoor Pool.
Health Club: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes
Rollaway: No
Smoking Room: No
Pets: 2 pets 75 pounds max @ USD 150+tax Non-refundable fee per room per stay.

HYATT PLACE PASADENA - BLOCK SOLD OUT.

Rate (per night): $229 single or double bed/ Rate Includes free breakfast.

BLOCK SOLD OUT ON FRIDAY THE 25TH AND SATURDAY THE 26TH.

  • Complimentary WiFi Internet.
  • Complimentary access to 24/7 Fitness Center.
  • Complimentary breakfast.

FOR CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT HOTEL DIRECTLY.

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): $20.00
Hotel Rating: 3 star
Distance to Convention Center: Across the street
Parking: $26(Self Parking) a night plus tax

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm

Address:
399 E Green Street
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 788-9108
www.hyatt.com

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: The Placery – Coffee to Cocktails Lounge and Bar.
Food & Beverage Discount:  Complimentary breakfast.
Room Service: No
WiFi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes, Outdoor
Health Club: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes, Mini Fridge.
Rollaway:  Yes, all rooms come with a pull out couch, except ADA rooms.
Smoking Room: No
Pets: Yes, Up to six nights: $75 nonrefundable pet fee per reservation. Seven nights or more: $75 nonrefundable fee plus additional $100 for deep cleaning $125. Maximum two (2) dogs per room, weighing less than 50 pounds per dog

HILTON PASADENA

Rate (per night): $229(Taxes and fees not included in rate) single/DBL 

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – SOLD OUT SOME NIGHTS,  Book by Oct. 1st to secure rates.

 

  • Complimentary WiFi Internet
  • Complimentary shuttle within a 2 mile radius, based on availability.

FOR CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.   Once checked in, there is an early departure fee, if leaving prior to confirmed departure date.

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): $10.00++ per person after 2 people per room
Hotel Rating: 3 Star
Distance to Convention Center:. .05 miles
Parking: $27.00 parking rate, EV charging available.

Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00pm

Address:
168 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 577-1000
Fax: (626) 584-3148
www3.hilton.com

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Yes, Corner Craft Kitchen and Bar.
Room Service: Yes
WiFi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes, Outdoor.
Health Club: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes, Mini Fridge.
Rollaway: No
Smoking Room: No
Pets: Service Animals Only.

HOTEL DENA (Marriott Family)- Formerly Sheraton - BLOCK SOLD OUT.

Rate (per night): $224 Single/Double Occupancy
King or 2-Queen beds

BLOCK SOLD OUT – Book by September 25th to secure this rate.

  • Complimentary WiFi Internet
  • Complimentary access to 24/7 Fitness Center

FOR CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.

Call Marriott Reservations 888-236-2427 (US and Canada) or Hotel direct 626-449-4000 and identify yourself as part of the LightBox Expo courtesy block

DETAILS

Additional person (after 2 people): $20.00
Hotel Rating: 3.5  star
Distance to Convention Center: Next door
Parking: Self-parking $30.00, with In and out privileges.

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00pm

Address:
303 Cordova Street
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 449-4000
www.marriott.com/laxsp-sheraton-pasadena-hotel

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: Lyric Restaurant – Breakfast 6:30am – 11am , Agents Only Bar – Lunch and Dinner  11am – 11pm
In-Room Dining: 6:30am – 11pm
WiFi: Complimentary
Pool: Yes
Health Club: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Coffee Makers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Mini fridge in room,
Rollaway: $15 per night
Smoking Room: No
Pets: Yes, contact hotel for details.

PASADENA HOTEL AND POOL - SOLD OUT

Rate (per night) $189 King beds, $209 Double beds (excluding taxes and fees). 

SOLD OUT

  • Complimentary WiFi.
  • Rooftop Terrace and Pool.
  • Mediterranean Style Courtyard.
  • Lobby bar that goes from coffee to cocktails.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS, CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY. 

Cancellation policy is: Free cancellation up to 3:00 PM 1 day before arrival.  “No shows” charged for one nights stay.

For call in reservations dial +1 (626) 884-4150 (US and Canada) and identify yourself as Part of the LightBox Expo courtesy block

DETAILS

Maximum 2 people per room, unless using a roll away.
Hotel Rating: 4 star
Distance to Convention Center: .8 mile
Parking: $29 self, per night, EV charging stations – $2 per hour

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00pm
Non- Smoking Hotel

Address:
928 East Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, California,
United States, 91106

+1 (626) 884-4150

Parking Fees, Facility Fees and Amenities are subject to change without notice.

AMENITIES

Restaurants: LOBBY BAR
Breakfast in lobby – 6:30am to 9:30am
Dinner in Lobby Bar – Monday to Friday 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Saturday & Sunday 4:30 PM – 11 PM
In Room Safe:  Yes
Room Service: No
WiFi: Complimentary.
Pool: Yes, spectacular Outdoor rooftop pool -– 7AM to 10PM
Health Club: Yes, 24-hour fitness center – 3rd floor
Hairdryers: Yes
Iron and Boards: Yes
Refrigerators: Yes, Complimentary
Rollaway: Rollaway beds may be requested in our suites, at a cost of $50 per night. There is a maximum occupancy of 4 people per suite, and one rollaway bed per suite.
Smoking Room: No
Pets: 2 well-mannered and furry friends (up to 75 pounds each) There is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $75 per pet, and you will be asked to sign a liability waiver.