Joie de Vivre Hotels Celebrates Pride in California

In celebration of LGBT pride month, California's largest boutique hotel collection is offering a 20% discount of best available rates at properties throughout the golden state. The discount is valid year round by entering "PRIDE" when booking your next stay at jdvhotels.com. Or, if you need a meeting room or space for a group, they will contribute 10% back to the California LGBT organization of your choice.

If you haven't tried out a JDV hotel yet, definitely give them a shot. Properties are located in exciting spots throughout the state including throughout the Bay, Wine Country, and SoCal. Each hotel is a one-of-a-kind, with the California lifestyle experience - fresh, inventive, and casual, all built within.

Photo: Hotel Vitale, San Francisco.

Accor Hotels' 3-Day Super Sale Begins Today

Starting today and lasting just 72 hours, Accor Hotels is discounting hotel rates throughout Asia/Pacific region. Rates start at just $51/night, and valid for bookings between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010. Accor properties include Mercure, Novotel, and Pullman Hotels.

24% Off Deal at Red Lion Hotels all Summer Long

Straight from the email comes the 24/Summer promotion from Red Lion Hotels. Under the promo, hotel guests can save 24% off their hotel rate, 24% off the restaurant tab, and 24% off a future Red Lion stay. To be eligible, you must book and complete a 2-night minimum hotel stay anytime this Summer - through September 15th. Use promo code: 24COUP when booking.


Red Lion has an extensive collection of properties throughout the Western United States, including here in California.

20% Off La Quinta Hotels Through June 30th

From the Fatwallet forums comes this 20% off discount coupon for La Quinta Hotels. According to the post, the promo is valid for hotel stays through June 30, 2009.

For example, I tried a rate search for the La Quinta in Reno, Nevada, and found the standard rate of $59.00/night dropped to $47.20 after applying the discount code. This discount even beat out AAA and AARP discounts for this property. Head on over to La Quinta, and enter promo code: ******** to take advantage of this offer.

*Update: promotion code removed at the request of LaQuinta. Please visit the fatwallet.com forum (link above) for future promotions at this chain of quality hotels

New Hotels.com Coupons for 2009

Here are some just released 2009 Hotels.com coupons valid for hotel stays between February 28 and April 31, 2009. Enjoy!

-$20 off with 3 night booking
-$30 off with 5 night booking
-$50 off with 8 night booking
-$75 off with 10 night booking

Orbitz and Expedia Hotel Discount Codes

With already discounted room rates and the coupon codes below, now is a great time to consider purchasing your next hotel stay. Although the terms are pretty straight forward, these discounts will not necessarily apply to all hotels and destinations - particularly if other limited time offers are concurrently running. 

Expedia: $50 off a 3+ night stay. Book by 1/31/09, travel through 3/31/09. Coupon: FAN50

Orbitz: 20% off 1+ night stay. Book by 11/23/08, travel through 1/31/09. Coupon: SAVEBIG20

Hotel Discount Codes from Orbitz

Looking for a discount on your next 2+ night hotel stay? Here are some great coupons you can use on your next Orbitz hotel purchase. Valid for stays through December 31, 2008, unless otherwise noted. Here are the discount codes:

2night stay - $35 off: 35ORBDOT
3night stay - $50 off: 50AFFORB
4night stay - $75 off: 4ODWR75 (travel through 2/1/09)
5night stay - $100 off: EQUALITY100 (travel through 11/15/08)

(partial thanks to iceui2 at fatwallet for finding some of these codes)

Final Day To Book Starwood 50% Rack Rates

Direct from our friends at *wood

This is the final day to score 50% off rack rates at Starwood properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Keep in mind availability will vary by hotel, and remaining inventory may be limited. Nevertheless, if you are planning a hotel stay during August or September, the period in which this promotional pricing runs, it makes sense to do a quick search for availability at your hotel of choice. You must book by Midnight (EDT) tonight to qualify for this deal.

Free Hotel Room Using The 'Best Rate Guarantee'

By Mike Grasso

What's better than finding a good quality hotel at an inexpensive price? Finding the same hotel and paying nothing for it. Not talking about working for a hotel, not speaking of becoming a hotel secret shopper, you simply check into your hotel and pay nada for it. Have I hooked you in yet?

Here's how it works:

Many hotels have a 'best rate guarantee' (BRG) policy on their website. After you purchase the room from the hotel if you find an identical room at a better rate from a competitor, such as Orbitz or Travelocity, many hotels will refund your money and give you the room at no charge. The 'best rate guarantee' of course is a way for hotels to drive customers purchase directly from the hotels website, rather than them having to pay commissions when you book on other travel websites. While many hotels offer 'best rate guarantees' not all of them give you a free room. Others will give you a discount or hotel points.

A'las a blog that seeks out best rate guarantee deals has arisen. Each day the good folks at best rate guarantee hunt for free accommodations using hotels' BRG policy. Recent posts include free nights in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Susanville, Redding, Reno, Burbank and Anaheim.

Most of the BRG opportunities (the fully refundable ones), you don't actually need to prepay - all you need to do is enter a credit card. Then, your rate is changed, without real money ever being involved.

In addition to finding these slick deals, they provide step by step instructions on how to properly submit a BRG claim to the hotel.

Two thumbs up to this site for providing travelers another useful tool when planning their next journey.

$25 Off Coupon for AirTran Airways

Sign up for AirTran's Net Escapes emails and receive a coupon got $25 off a future online purchase. Once you sign up, the discount code is immediately emailed to you.
You must sign up for this deal by May 11th. The discount is valid for travel until January 15, 2009.

Orbitz 7 Day Sale: $50 bucks off a Hotel or Vacation Package

Here are the details: * Save $50 on 2+ nights on qualifying hotel or flight + hotel vacation packages * Book between: 3/10/08 and 3-16/08 * Travel by: 6/15/08 * Promo Code: SEVENDAY

HOTELS.COM 10% off coupon. (From Fatwallet) Book a two night or longer stay by January 31st, and receive 10% off your visit. Valid for travel through April 30, 2008.
Not valid at Starwood, Harrah's, MGM and Marriott properties. Apply Coupon Code: CPN0801C11 at checkout.

Lonely Planet 40% off coupon code + free shipping. What a deal!
Lonely Planet offers high quality, in-depth information about destinations around the globe.
Visit Lonely Planet thru this link: Coupon Code: LP40. Expires December 19th.
Hint: They are giving away a free bag with most orders, you need to change the quantity of that bag to "0" at checkout, then the 40% discount + free shipping is activated. (or you can keep the bag and pay full price for the books). Stock up goodies for next year's vacation!

Travelocity Promotion: $50 off a 3 night stay at participating hotels, when using your Mastercard. Expires November 30th.

72 hour sale from Orbitz (today is the last day to book!) $50 off 2+ night hotel stays. Travel must be completed by November 15th. Use code 72HRSAVE50. For example, I was able to pull up a mid-week rate at the Imperial Palace or Hilton Grand Vacations Club - both 3 star hotels on the Las Vegas strip for under $100 bucks for both nights, taxes included. Click here for more info