First Posted: 3/21/2007
ravelers can take advantage of special offers at hotel chains. Earn free nights, bonus points and hotel credits, or enjoy low rates. Most of these deals are available for spring travel.
Members of the Marriott Rewards program can earn extra points during the MegaBonus promotion now through May 31. Beginning with the second qualifying stay, members will earn 2,500 points for each stay. A total of 10,000 bonus points may be earned. The offer is valid at participating Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, TownePlace Suites, SpringHill Suites, Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club and Grand Residences by Marriott Vacation Club. Pre-register for this offer. Contact: 1.888.627.7468; .
Hyatt is enticing travelers to become members of its free Gold Passport frequent-stay program by offering a free night after two paid stays. Guests must enroll as new members by March 31, and the two qualifying stays must take place within 90 days of signup. Participating hotels include Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Summerfield Suites, AmeriSuites or Hawthorn Suites. The free night is valid for travel through Aug. 31. Access and click on Specials & Packages.
Members of the Choice Privileges frequent-stay program can earn triple rewards beginning with their second stay. The offer is valid at participating hotels in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico for stays through April 30. Guests can choose to earn triple Choice Privileges points or triple airline miles or credits and should tell the front desk their preference at check-in. Choice brand hotels include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites and MainStay Suites. Airline partners include Air Canada, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Mexicana, Northwest, Qantas, Southwest, United and US Airways. Contact: 1.877.424.6423; .
Two other Choice Brand Hotels, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn, are offering guests a $50 room credit after they stay four nights at participating properties in the U.S. Contact: 1.877.424.6423; .
Wyndham ByRequest members can get a fourth consecutive night free when staying at resorts. The offer is valid through Dec. 31. Ask for the Getaways ByRequest offer at booking. Contact: 1.800.996.3426; .
Travelers who stay at participating Ramada Hotels can earn their choice of double TripRewards points or double air miles when they book rooms by May 10. The offer is valid at U.S. and Canadian properties through June 10. Register before travel. Contact: 1.800.367.8747; .
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