The Ninth Annual Border Book Festival

April 3-6, 2003
Mesilla, New Mexico

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Lodging

While visiting our beautiful area, The Border Book Festival recommends the following hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. La Quinta Inn is the official BBF hotel; all of the hotels and motels listed below also offer special Border Book Festival Rates. Be sure to mention the Border Book Festival when booking your room so that you will obtain our special rates. For more lodging information call the Las Cruces Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-FIESTAS. If you need directions to Mesilla, please see our Location & Directions page.

Hotels and Motels

La Quinta Inn (The official BBF Hotel)
790 Avenida de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(Use I-10 exit 140, near historic Mesilla Plaza.)

Phone: 505-524-0331
Toll Free: 1-800-687-6667

Recently remodeled. Complimentary continental breakfast, refrigerator, coffemaker, microwave, ironing boards, spa jacuzzi in some rooms. Voice mail/fax/dataport cabailities. 4 accessible rooms. Heated outdoor pool, beautiful Southwest decor.

$54.00 + tax per room per night

Hilton Las Cruces
705 S. Telshor
Las Cruces, NM 88011.
(Take Lohman exit off I-25.)

Phone: 505-522-4300 (Ask for Shannon for special rates)
Fax: 505-521-4707
Toll Free: 1-800-HILTONS
Email: lchilton@zianet.com

Full service hotel, restaurant and bar, voice mail/fax/data port capabilities, outdoor heated pool & jacuzzi. In-town shuttle service available for guests. Across from Mesilla Valley Mall.

$70.00 + tax for single, double, or twin-double (Ask for Shannon for special rates)

Springhill Suites by Marriott
1611 Hickory Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(Use I-10 exit 140)

Phone: 505-541-8887
Fax: 505-541-8837
Email: springhill@zianet.com

An all-suites hotel, near historic Mesilla and several restaurants. Continental breakfast. Refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron & ironing board in room. Fitness center. Accessible rooms available, some with roll-in shower. Elevators.

Note: When making reservations, make sure to ask for the BBF rate.

$69.00 + tax

Comfort Suites
2101 S. Triviz
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(Exit 1 off I-25)

Phone: 505-522-1300

Junior suites, deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool and spa, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker in rooms, free local calls.

$60.00 + tax

Fairfield by Marriott Inn
2101 Summit Ct.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(Near I-25 & S.H. 70)

Phone: 505-522-6840 (ask for Chris Rordon for special rates)
Fax: 505-522-9784
Toll Free: 1-800-228-2800

Complimentary continental breakfast, some rooms with microwave and refrigerator, near shopping and restaurants.

$56.00 + tax (ask for Chris Rordon for special rates)

Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn
901 Avenida De Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(I-10 exit 140, near historic Mesilla Plaza)

Phone: 505-524-8603 (ask for Lauren Harris for special rates)
Fax: (505) 526-8437
Toll Free: 1-800-327-3314

Full service restaurant, bar, 3 handicapped rooms available, heated outdoor pool, room service.

$54.00 + tax (ask for Lauren Harris for special rates)

Comfort Inn of Las Cruces
1585 S. Valley Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Phone: 505-527-2000

Continental breakfast, indoor pool and spa.

$50.00 + tax

Bed & Breakfast Accommodations

Mesón de Mesilla Boutique Resort Hotel (B&B)
1803 Avenida de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Phone: 505-525-9212
Toll Free: 1-800-732-6025

Three star gourmet restaurant, full service cocktail lounge. 15 individually named rooms & suites with stunning views. Free gourmet breakfast, next door to historic Mesilla, NM.

NOTE: The Mesón is already booked.

TRH Smith Mansion B&B
909 N. Alameda
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Phone: 505-525-2525
Fax: 505-524-8227
Toll Free: 1-800-526-1914
Email: smithmansion@zianet.com

Four beautiful rooms, breakfast included, historical district, walking distance to festival venues.

Ask for the Border Book Festival 20% discount. Hosts: Marlene & Jay Tebo.

Lundeen's Inn of the Arts (B&B)
618 S. Alameda
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Phone: 505-526-3326
Toll Free:1-888-526-3326, ext. 204
Web site: www.innofthearts.com

Full breakfast, artistic setting, 24 guest rooms.

$59.00 single or $65 double

Happy Trails Bed & Breakfast
1857 Paisano Road
Mesilla, NM
(Take exit 140 from I-10)

Phone: 505-527-8471
Web site: www.las-cruces-new-mexico.com

Half-mile from historic Mesilla Plaza. Full breakfast, horseback riding, 1- and 2-bedroom suites, relaxed countryside atmosphere.

NOTE: Happy Trails is already booked. There is one room available for Saturday, April 5, 2003.

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