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10 Hotel Deals To Book For The Holidays

December 14, 2009 at 4:54 PM | by | Comments (0)

A look at The Fairmont San Francisco's holiday decorations

Holiday hotel and travel deals are being fired at us fast and furious, at a rate almost impossible to keep up with. Who can keep track of which suites and seasonal packages are best when there is shopping to be done, egg nog to be consumed, and soirees nearly every night of the week?

It's tough, we know, so today we've rounded up ten of the best of-the-moment deals for you. The list features the creme de la creme of hotel and flight packages, eliminating the need for extensive Googling and laid out point-by-point for easy reading. Your job is merely to sip on hot cocoa and decide which one suits you best. See the deals after the jump.

Fairmont San Francisco
Holiday Shopping Package at Bloomie's
The Goods: Guest who book a room here will get a $50 Bloomie's gift card; a pampering facial at the SK-II counter; a 15 percent all-day savings certificate; a signature gift; and personal delivery service back to the hotel for packages totaling more than $250.
How To Book: Go online to Fairmont.com/SanFrancisco and click on "Packages".
Restrictions: None, really, and the package is valid through March 31, 2010.
Room Rates start at: $219 a night

JDV Hotels
JDV's Home for the Holidays
The Goods: Book a stay at one of JDV's selected San Francisco hotels and receive two one-day passes good for unlimited travel on all San Francisco Muni vehicles; two adult tickets to the San Francisco MoMA; a tin of Ghiradelli Chocolates and 10% off of purchases at Ghiradelli stores; a $25 gift certificate to the restaurant Shanghai 1930; 50% off of a pair of ticket to the San Francisco Symphony through January 31st, 2010.
How To Book: Log onto www.jdvhotels.com/promos/homefortheholidays and click on "Reserve Now." Enter the promotional code "HOME" when booking online.
Restrictions: The package is subject to availability and may not apply to all room or suite types, with some blackout dates depending on the hotel. The deal is only valid for reservations made directly with JDV online, and some package items may have limited availability or restrictions.
Room Rates start at: $99 a night

Fairfield Inn Marriott Manhattan
NYC Spirit of the Holidays Shopping Package
The Goods: Book a two-night minimum stay in Deluxe overnight accommodations and get your choice of free complimentary parking of a $25 gift card to Dean & Deluca per night stayed; a Fairfield Inn "Shopping Survival Kit;" and a donation to Toys for Tots.
How To Book: Click here and search for available dates. The promotional code (HO9) is already logged in, but make sure it appears in the appropriate box when you make your reservation.
Restrictions: The package is valid seven days a week through December 29th. There are a limited number of rooms available, it cannot be combined with any other promos, and it doesn't apply to bookings of 10 or more rooms. Upcoming blackout dates are December 18-25, so book ASAP.
Room Rates start at: $249 a night

One & Only Palmilla
Winter Retreat at One & Only Palmilla
The Goods: Book four nights and get the fourth night free; a $200 resort credit to go toward dining, spa, or gold; a $100 food and beverage credit; and two $50 spa certificates. Guests who book before January 29th, 2010 will receive complimentary round-trip airport transfers (valued at $250).
How To Book: E-mail reservations@oneandonlyresorts.com and mention the package, as we don't currently see it listed on the website. Or, call the hotel directly at 1.866.829.2977 (toll free, from the U.S.) or +52.624.146.7000.
Restrictions: There are blackout dates, though they aren't specified, and the offer excludes a 29% room tax and service charge. The package is valid for bookings made now through may 13, 2010.
Room Rates start at: $675 a night

Hotel Maya Long Beach
25% Off at Hotel Maya
The Goods: It's that simple: 25% off of Best Available guest room rates at the time of booking.
How To Book: Visit Hotel Maya's official website and enter promo code WBMAYA in the appropriate box.
Restrictions: The offer is valid through March 31, 2010 on advanced online bookings only. Blackout dates may apply, it cannot be combined with other offers, and is not valid on existing reservations or corporate rates/group bookings. Room Rates start at: $81.75 a night, based on our search with the promo code.

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
E-Cation Package
The Goods: This package includes a $100 credit per day for any of the resort's dining, spa, shopping, or recreation outlets; and savings at selected attractions, including the Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Art Museum, Indian Canyons and more.
How To Book: We don't see the E-Cation Package listed on Rancho Las Palmas' website at the moment, so call 1.800.423.1195 and mention the deal to receive your credit and discounts.
Restrictions: The package is available through May 31st, 2010. Room Rates start at: $199/night through December and $249/night from January through May

Grand Wailea Resort
Winter Escapes
The Goods: Book now through the end of March and receive a $50 resort credit for every two-night's stay, up to $200 for an eight-night stay. Guests who book before January 31st, 2010 will additionally receive a certificate for a free third night's stay at participating Waldorf Astoria properties.
How To Book: Visit Grand Wailea's "Specials and Packages" page and scroll down to "Winter Escape."
Restrictions: Bookings can take place now through the end of March, as mentioned, and no early departures are allowed, nor are package inclusion transferences. Room Rates start at: We found a Best Available rate of $429 per night for a Terrace Mountain View room.

Ritz-Carlton Chicago
American Girl Package
The Goods: Book a stay at the hotel and receive an American Girl gift; a Ritz-Carlton Chicago nylon kid's backpack; a complimentary surprise from the Ritz Toy Wagon upon arrival; a welcome picture taken of girls and their dolls in front of the Ritz's Christmas tree, which will be turned into a postcard; complimentary meals for children five and under from the in-room dining Children's Menu during your stay; the chance for children ages five and up to make cookies with the Ritz's pastry chefs in the kitchen; and complimentary delivery of American Girl purchases to the hotel.
How To Book: On the Ritz-Carlton Chicago's Rates and Reservations page, scroll down to "Packages" and click on "American Girl Place Package."
Restrictions: There is a limit of one gift per family, and if more than two guests are staying in one room, inclusions for said guests are available at an additional charge. You may also add-on additional services from the Spa or book an additional room by contacting the hotel directly.
Room Rates start at: $350 per night

Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage
Dollars for Degrees Deal
The Goods: When the temperature drops below freezing during your stay, you receive $1.00 off per degree. The rate includes free parking and an airport shuttle.
How To Book: Enter the promotion code "DOLLARS" when booking on Millennium's official website
Restrictions: None, essentially, but if you must cancel, do so by 4:00 PM local hotel time on the day of arrival to avoid being charged.
Room Rates start at: $350 per night

Hotel Renew
Winter Holiday Package
The Goods: Get a bottle of champagne, a $10 Starbucks card per stay (not night), daily continental breakfast, free WiFi and complimentary beach gear use.
Restrictions: A three-night minimum stay is required and you can only get the package on the hotel's website--hotelrenew.com. You must book between now and January 31st. If you're looking to get away to Hawaii, United Airlines is having a sale from Los Angeles starting at $261 one-way.
Room rates start at: $135 standard room, $165 ocean view king

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