At the present the room block at the $104+tax rate can no longer be guaranteed due to the possibility of the block being filled.

You may be able to still make reservations at the hotel.

Some alternatives might be to search online for the best rate and location. Here are a few options noting distance from the convention site with pricing as of January 27, 2010.

San Marcos Hotels by Distance from Convention Site:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Marcos, TX
0.8mi $98
(512)392-8111
Baymont Inn and Suites San Marcos
1.4mi $67
(512) 392-6800
Days Inn - San Marcos
2.8mi $50
(512) 353-5050
Econo Lodge Marcos
3.0mi $54
(512) 353-5300
Executive Inn and Suites
3.9mi $59
(512) 393-3990

Good luck and see you at the convention!

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Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos TX 78666
Phone: 512 392 6450
Fax: 512 392 6451
Toll Free: 800 362 2779

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The Embassy Suites San Marcos is conveniently located between Austin and San Antonio on Interstate 35. The Austin Bergstrom International Airport is 27 miles away and the San Antonio International Airport 40 miles away.

From Austin:
Take Interstate 35 South toward San Marcos. Exit at McCarty Lane and turn left and look for the big "E".

From San Antonio:
Take Interstate 35 North toward San Marcos. Exit at McCarty Lane and turn right and look for the big "E".