HOTEL INFORMATION

There are numerous hotels in the vicinity of the Albuquerque Convention Center. However, the Council and the Convention Center recommend that you consider one of the following four choices.

La Posada
124 2nd St NW, 87102 - 1 block from Convention Center
Walk to the conference
Rate: $89 single; $99 double
Contact: 505/724-9123 Atten: Dany Stemplewski
http://www.laposada-abq.com

Hotel Blue
717 Central NW, 87102 - 6 blocks from Convention Center
Walk or hotel provides free shuttle service
Rate: $49-$59 single or double; $69 Suite
Contact: 1-877/878-4868 Atten: Crystal Gilcrease
http://www.thehotelblue.com

Plaza Inn
900 Medical Arts, NE, 87102 – 2 miles from Convention Center
Hotel provides free shuttle service
Rate: $69 single or double
Contact: 505/243-5693 or 1-800/237-1307
http://www.plazainnabq.com

Rio Grande Hotel (Best Western)
1015 Rio Grande Blvd, Abq NM, 87104
Free Shuttle to Convention Center
Rates: $68.00 - Single through quad
Contact: 1-800 959-4726   Atten: Victoria or mention Conference
www.riograndeinn.com


In April 2003 I personally looked at all four of these hotels and believe any would be satisfactory for the 3-day conference stay. Please talk to them and visit their web sites to confirm the facility best suited to you.

Scott Varner
VP/Xeriscape Council of NM