1. Main Hotels:

1. Echo Hotel: 1903 S. Closner Edinburg, TX 78539, Phone: (956) 383-3823 or 1-800-422-0336. 2.2 miles from UTPA. Web: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g55786-d98795-Reviews-Echo-Edinburg_Texas.html. Rates: $46.95 plus tax for one guest or $50.95 plus tax for two guests in a spacious room with a king-size bed or two queens.
2. Motel 6 (formerly Quality Inn and Holiday Inn): 1806 S. Closner Blvd, 1.9 miles from UTPA. Phone: 956-383-8800, Fax: 956-383-1506. There are some rooms set aside for the conference at the Quality Inn & Suites with special rate $54.99+13%tax per room per night.
3. Edinburg Executive Inn: 2006 S. Closner Blvd, 2.1 miles from UTPA. phone: 956-380-6201, toll free 800-377-4611, fax: 956-381-0807. http://www.executiveinn-edinburg.com. There are some rooms set aside for the conference at the Edinburg Executive Inn with special rate of $45.00+tax for single and $50.00+tax for double room.
4. Best Western Edinburg Inn & Suites: 2708 S. Closner Blvd, 2.5 miles from UTPA. Phone: 956-318-0442, Fax: 956-318-0702. http://www.bestwestern.com. All the rooms come with microwave, mini-refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee maker, coffee, iron, ironing board, basic cable plus HBO, and delux continental breakfast. They also offer their guests the use of pool, laundry room, fitness room, and High Speed Internet Access in most of the rooms as well as our 24-hour business center which is also equipped with a computer. To take a virtual tour of the property and view the rooms, you may go to http://www.bestwestern.com. Rates: singles $55.00+tax, doubles $60.00+tax, suites $75.00+tax.

Other hotels:

1. Mcallen Days Inn: 1421 South 10th Street, Mcallen, TX 78501. 10.6 miles from UTPA, located just 10 minutes from the vibrant border town of Reynosa, Mexico. Our extensive list of amenities includes: FREE Daybreak Breakfast FREE High Speed Internet Access FREE USA Today Paper Expanded Cable TV with HBO Sparkling Outdoor Pool For business or pleasure the Days Inn McAllen is the Best Value Under the Sun in the Rio Grande Valley!

2. The Wingate Inn McCallen (Texas): Mcallen Airport - 5 Miles / Mcallen, Hotel Info: 800-671-9207. Located less than one mile from McAllen Airport, but 11 miles from UTPA and just seven miles from Reynosa, Mexico. The hotel is just off Expressway 83, two miles from downtown McAllen and four miles from the McAllen Convention Center.

3. The Drury Suites McAllen (Texas): Mcallen Convention Cntr-1 Blk / Mcallen. Hotel Info: 800-671-9207. 8.4 miles from UTPA. It is a modern suburban- style hotel with Southwestern influence located just off Highway 83. The property is less than one mile from Miller International Airport, and McAllen Civic Center is also nearby. The Drury Suites McAllen offers a business center, high-speed Internet access and daily hot complimentary breakfasts. Evening popcorn and soda are served in the lobby during select hours. The hotel also features a seasonal outdoor pool to help beat the Texas heat. Guestrooms at the Drury Suites McAllen include traditional furnishings with contemporary designs, kitchenettes with microwave ovens and refrigerators, and work desks. Sixty minutes of complimentary long distance calls per stay are provided for guests.

4. Renaissance Casa de Palmas: Mcallen Civic Center 2 Miles / Mcallen. Hotel Info: 800-671-9207. 9.6 miles from UTPA. Deep in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the hotel is a reminder of the area's colorful past. Originally built in 1918, in 2000 the hotel underwent a renovation that combines the magic of yesterday with the conveniences of today. Magnificent vegetation and a host of tropical birds complement the rich, colonial architecture, which feature soothing fountains and welcoming arches. Experience "The charm of McAllen." Guests can enjoy fine dining at the onsite restaurant or settle in their room at order room service. Pets are allowed with a non-refundable deposit of $25.00. The hotel also offers Laundry valet, Concierge services and safety deposit boxes that are located at the front desk.