I think you can book a hotel up to 4 months in advance before the Con. if you need help in booking a hotel room let me know your price range ( $49 a night to $249) I can find some good deals for you near the time of the SDCC. even though I live close by, I also want to get a room for people to change in and walk to the Con ( maybe a little after party:cheers) because I can't drive or get into a vehicle with all my gear on:facepalm. looking forward to an awesome four days............