In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us.
All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly.
Since most of us should be getting a tax rebate to stimulate the economy maybe we should take that money and go have some fun. Here are some more options:
Today's Hotel Deals
Omni Hotels in Orlando and Texas $179 a night Omni Hotels is offering the "We Pay the Tax and You Just Relax" weekend package at $179 per night which includes $25 American Express gift card, a $25 hotel food & beverage credit and breakfast in bed for two. Additionally, Omni Hotels will pay all local and state taxes on the guests' room rate. The offer is good from May 1-Sept. 30. Guests must book by phone by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.
Make a Baby at the Jumby Bay $800 a night This Antigua hotel is proud of its baby-making packages and remember, having kids get you a tax deduction! Now Jumby Bay is offering 15%-25% off high-season rack rates through June 2008. Regular rates are at $925 so it's not much of a savings but it helps. The later you book in June, the lower the rate.
Double Down at the Palms $99 a night Get the most out of your rebate by trying your luck in Sin City. Expedia is having a huge sale on room rates including $99 a night at the Palms. Also through July 31st booking through Expedia will get you a complimentary pass to on-site nightclub Rain and an additional 30% off with a three-night stay. Again, fiddle with the dates to get cheaper rates.
Fixed-Dollar Rates $425 a night Cotswold House in Chipping Campden, England is still offering fixed dollar rates for Americans looking to abroad. The rates are based on double occupancy and include full English breakfast and VAT. Oh yeah and the rates are guaranteed in U.S dollars. The deal is good from Sunday-Thursday until December 31, 2008.
NYC Under $300 $289 a night Tablet Hotels is offering stays at the Bryant Park Hotel for $289 from July 4-Sept. 1st. Some black-out dates apply but a chic "Sex"-worthy NYC hotel in the summer at this rate is a good deal.
Have a hotel deal you think we should consider? Or have a destination and date where you want us to check for hotel rooms and rates for you? No guarantees on either, but you can try your luck by hitting us here: tips@hotelchatter.com.
Certainly we at HotelChatter don't need to remind you what today is -- Tax Day. So what better way to stick it to The Man by booking a hotel package that's tax-free?
The Muse New York is offering a "tax relief" package through the rest of this month, straight through May 31, 2008 ("extended for late filers," ho ho ho).
Their $499-a-night flat rate package not only frees you up from those pesky taxes, but you get the hotel's usual cash-free amenities: Gratis copies of The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today; a nightly all-you-can-drink wine reception; free HBO and Showtime; and a free onsite 24-hour fitness center. All the rooms come with WiFi and MP3 docking stations, L'Occitane bathroom goodies, yoga accessories for the asking, and LCD HDTVs.
The Muse is pretty much right in the heart of it -- snug in the theatre district, just off Times Square, and walking distance to all the Gotham must-sees. They'll also let you loll around in your room -- yes, late check-out is on the house, so you get your dollar's worth.
But the best part of the package is a grab-bag filled with luxuriously named confections: PAYDAY, 100 Grand and Sugar Daddy candy bars. Now that's sweet.
In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us.
All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly.
Since most of us should be getting a tax rebate to stimulate the economy maybe we should take that money and go have some fun. Here are some options:
Today's Hotel Deals
Take the Kids to Orlando $79 a night Staying outside the Disney resorts might not be as fun but it is way cheaper. VisitOrlando.com has a bunch of hotel deals for families looking to make good use of the tax rebate. For instance, The Best Western on International Drive has a family suite for $79 a night.
Miami in the Summer $399 for two nights When the weather gets unbearably hot in Miami, that's the time to go. The Standard has a summer promotion that includes two nights stay, complimentary valet parking and breakfast. Mention code "Lovin'" when booking. The deal is valid from May 1 to September 30, 2008.
Relax in Nassau $219 a night The all-new Sheraton Cable Beach resort has opening rates at $219 per night. Guests who book a three-night stay will receive a fourth-night for free, as well as a $150 resort credit for stays in April or $100 credit for stays May through December. To receive these offerings, guests must book by May 12, 2008.
More For Your Peso in Mexico $231 a night The Tides Zihuatanejo has cheapish rooms on Tablet Hotels but remember, your beer and food will be in pesos. Also Tablet has an offer here of 30 percent discount for rooms booked by April 30 for travel through December 20.
Have a hotel deal you think we should consider? Or have a destination and date where you want us to check for hotel rooms and rates for you? No guarantees on either, but you can try your luck by hitting us here: tips@hotelchatter.com.
Wondering what to do with all that nifty US Treasury money headed your way? Don't pay off your credit card, or plop it into a CD. Instead spend it on a spring getaway offer and Expedia will chip in $200 toward the total.
Expedia's "Explore America" $200 Coupon is valid with five-night offers, including airfare and hotel, as long as the tab comes to $1800. There's a huge array of participating markets, from Stowe and Oahu to Los Angeles.
Watch out for the fine print, though. "Travel must be booked by April 21 and completed by May 31, 2008." (Yes, this means your trip has to end by 5/31 to get the deal.) Rates are offered per person, double occupancy, natch.
Duly note that the offer extends to Expedia US members only -- a lot of people use Expedia without being members, so be sure to register with them first to qualify for the discount.
And although they stipulate that your trip has to be five nights or more, the website prominently promotes their 3-night deals on the very same page. However, the $200 coupon isn't valid for those.
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