Microsoft Ignite 2026 — Where to stay for Microsoft's flagship annual conference

Where to stay for Microsoft's flagship annual conference. Moscone Center is walkable from Union Square hotels — same hotel strategy as Dreamforce and RSA Conference.

📅 November 17–20, 2026📍 Moscone Center, San Francisco👥 20,000+ attendees

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Quick Facts

Venue: Moscone Center
Address: 747 Howard St, San Francisco CA 94103
Conference Dates: November 17–20, 2026
Recommended Stay: Nov 16–21
Airport: SFO — 14 miles south (BART: ~30 min)
Avg November High: ~60°F (16°C)
Attendees: 20,000+
BART: Montgomery/Powell St stations nearby

🌉 November SF: Cool and clear, typical highs around 58–62°F. San Francisco in November is pleasant and less crowded than summer. Bring a jacket for evenings — temperatures drop to the 40s°F after dark.

Hotels by Walkability Tier

✅ Tier 1 — Adjacent to Moscone

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Directly next door to Moscone Center — the closest major hotel. Microsoft uses this as the primary partner property.

⭐ Best for: zero commute from sessions
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🚶 Tier 2 — Short Walk (10–15 min)

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

About 10 minutes walk via Howard or Mission St. 1,900+ rooms — best bet when Marriott is full.

💼 Best for: availability, large conference crowds
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JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

Upscale boutique option, 12 min walk from Moscone. More peaceful than the main convention hotels.

🏆 Best for: luxury, quieter environment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Microsoft Ignite 2026?

Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103. November 17–20, 2026.

How many people attend Microsoft Ignite?

Around 20,000 in-person attendees, with 200,000+ digital attendees. Smaller than Dreamforce but still significant enough to impact nearby hotel availability.

Is Microsoft Ignite the same as Microsoft Build?

No. Microsoft Build is the developer-focused conference (typically in Seattle or online in May). Ignite is the IT professional/enterprise conference, larger in scale, focused on Azure, M365, and security.

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