Hotel information

Please see the City Map for physical locations of the hotels listed below. Shuttle service will provide rides from most of the below hotels to the convention center each morning and back to your hotel in the evening.

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

Hotel Encanto is the main conference hotel and likely the nicest hotel in the city. A block or rooms for conference attendees has been reserved until May 28, 2011. After this date, you are not guaranteed the rate of $89 ($79 with U.S. government ID) that was negotiated for conference guests. But it is possible you will still find availability and a low price after May 28. Complimentary shuttles will provide transportation to and from the Convention Center.

705 South Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 5.7 km (10 mins. by car or shuttle)
$79 - $89 + tax
(Use this link for the special rates, or alternatively enter Group Code "Solar" from the main hotel page. Make sure to scroll through all room options aftern entering the dates. PLEASE BOOK your room as part of the block so that SPD receives the proper credit for the reservation agreement.)


Hotels close or within walking distance to the Convention Center

A complete list can be found on the Las Cruces Vistor's Bureau website.

Ramada Inn

201 E. University Ave, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: <1.0 km (8 mins. by foot)
$70 - $90 + tax

Super 8

245 La Posada Lane, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: <1.0 km (11 mins. by foot or 2 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Teakwook Inn & Suites

2600 S. Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM - call 575.526.4441
Distance to Convention Center: <1.0 km (12 mins. by foot or 2 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Holiday Inn Express

2635 S. Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 1.0 km (13 mins. by foot or 2 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Quality Inn & Suites

2200 S. Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 1.3 km (16 mins. by foot or 2 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Comfort Suites

2101 S. Triviz, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 2.1 km (20 mins. by foot or 4 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Sleep Inn

221 S. Triviz, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 2.1 km (20 mins. by foot or 4 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Hilton Garden Inn

550 Don Roser Drive, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 2.6 km (31 mins. by foot or 6 mins. by car)
$70 - $90 + tax

Dormitory options on campus

For students or guests on a low budget, very nice accomodations on the New Mexico State University campus are available and within a short walking distance to the conference venue. The rate is $25.00 per night for single occupancy (one person per room) and $21.50 per night for double occupancy (two people per room) WITH LINENS PROVIDED. If guests bring their own linen, the rates are $19.00 per night for single occupancy and $16.00 per night for double occupancy. Rooms with kitchenettes are NO LONGER available.

To reserve one of these rooms, please fill out and fax or mail this form. For Sponsoring Department, use Astronomy. For Contact, use Jason Jackiewicz. For Contact Phone, use 646.1699. For Contact Email, use jasonj "at" nmsu.edu.


Unique hotels and bed & breakfast inns

For those of you that will have an automobile and therefore able to easily arrive at the conference each day, there are very interesting accomodation choices for you in and around Las Cruces. You are encouraged to take advantage of these unique places and treat yourself to the famous New Mexican hospitality!

Lundeen Inn of the Arts

Very unique and beautiful inn full of art, gardens, and architectural wonders.

618 S. Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 3.0 km (5 mins. by car)
$62 + tax, breakfast included. This is a great deal!
(mention AAS SPD)

Josefina's

Beautiful adobe building with rustic outdoor patio, restaurant, winery, and inn, right on the Mesilla Plaza.

2261 Calle de Gaudalupe, Mesilla, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 3.8 km (8 mins. by car)
$150 - $175 + tax, breakfast included
(mention AAS SPD)

Casa de Rosie

Charming family run bed and breakfast on the Mesilla Plaza.

2140 Calle del Norte, Mesilla, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 4.1 km (8 mins. by car)
$99 + tax, breakfast included
(mention AAS SPD)

Meson de Mesilla

Another small and lovely adobe inn with a restaurant, wine bar, and central Mesilla location.

1803 Avenida De Mesilla, Mesilla, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 4.6 km (8 mins. by ar)
$79 - $119 + tax

Hilltop Hacienda Bed & Breakfast

Beautiful mountain views and desert garden landscapes.

2600 Westmoreland Ave, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 20 km (21 mins. by car)
$95 - $125 + tax, breakfast included
(mention AAS SPD)

DreamCatcher Inn de Las Cruces

Out in the wilderness, but not far from town.

10201 Starfly Road, Las Cruces, NM
Distance to Convention Center: 29 km (25 mins. by car)
$100 - $125 + tax, breakfast included
(mention AAS SPD)