If you are planning to attend MLA this year don't forget to check out the MLA 2006 Local Assistance Committee Blog for information.

You can find the latest information on hotels (rapidly booking up), restaurants, etc.

FYI
(from the MLA 2006 Local Assistance Committee Blog)

Due to high demand for accommodations at MLA '06, the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Wyndham Phoenix and SpringHill Suites are sold out over Saturday/Sunday nights.

To accommodate attendees, MLA has added a block of rooms at the Holiday
Inn Express, 620 N. Sixth St. Phoenix, AZ 85004.

To make a reservation at the Holiday Inn Express, call 602/452-2020.
Be sure to specify you are with the MLA group. The special MLA group rate is $99 to $109 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes.

Holiday Inn Express is located a few blocks from the Phoenix Civic Plaza and Convention Center, site of MLA'06. (Mapquest shows the distance as .52 miles).