Winter holidays bring hotel specials
Winter travelers can take advantage of a number of hotel deals. Properties are offering free nights, free gift cards, special rates and other perks:
“Members of the Hyatt’s frequent-stay program can earn free nights after two stays paid for with a MasterCard. The offer is valid for stays at any Hyatt hotel or resort for travel through Jan. 31. There is no limit to the number of nights earned with this promotion.
Guests must register prior to travel. Free award nights are valid through March 31, and other restrictions apply. To register: (800) 514-9288, www.goldpassport.com.
“If you are heading to Washington, D.C., for the holidays, consider staying in nearby Arlington, Va. Fourteen area hotels are offering discounted rates starting at $69 per night, plus a $50 gift card for the Pentagon Row shopping center, shopping and dining coupons, and a welcome gift.
The promotion is valid for Friday and Saturday night stays through Jan. 7. See www.stayarlington.com.
“Homewood Suites is offering weekend rates starting at $79 per night. The offer is valid for Thursday through Sunday stays through Jan. 21. Use promotion code HWH when booking. Contact: (800) 225-5466; www.homewoodsuites.com.
“Enjoy your third consecutive night free at Sheraton Hotels when you pay for your stay with an American Express card. The offer is valid for stays through Dec. 31. Guests must book online and arrive on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday for this promotion. See www.sheraton.com.
“Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites are offering $25 American Express gift cards with weekend stays paid for with an American Express card. Guests must arrive on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night and stay at least two consecutive nights.
Rooms must be booked by Dec. 31 for travel through Jan. 31. Guests must be members of the Priority Club frequent-stay program and register prior to travel. Contact: (888) 211-9874; www.priorityclub.com.
“Hampton Inn guests can enjoy nightly hotel rates starting at $85, an e-certificate for 10 percent off at Target.com and 250 bonus Hilton HHonors points. Reservations must be made online by Dec. 31, for stays through Jan. 29. Visit www.hamptoninn.com and enter promotion code TARGET.
“Stay at participating Drury Hotels this holiday season at rates starting at $49.99 per night. The offer is valid for Thursday through Sunday stays through Jan. 14 and stays any day of the week for travel Dec. 18-31. Use promotion code CHEERS when booking. Contact: (800) 378-7946; www.holidaysatdrury.com.
“Marriott is offering a third consecutive night free for stays in Florida. The offer is valid for stays Dec. 15-27. Use promotion code D55 when booking. Contact: (888) 236-2427; www.marriott.com.