Travel Steals: Deeply Discounted Hotel Specials

Your vacation budget may resemble Jed Clampett's, but right now you can travel in the style befitting a Rockefeller.
 
Fact: Book a hotel right now and you will score a great deal. It's a bargain hunter's heyday. The travel industry abounds with a bonanza of deep discounts. Our suggestion: Be flexible on destination and follow the money, i.e., be willing to travel to where the best promotions are.
 
"The current economic climate has American travelers and families re-examining how they invest their time and money," said Haisley Smith, Director of Marketing at Brownell Travel in Birmingham, Alabama. "The consumer trend is investing in a "Return on Life" and forgoing "stuff" in favor of spending meaningful time with friends and family."
 
Planning your own trip online can certainly turn up some good rates, but oftentimes, travel consultants can really uncover the insider deals since most stay in constant contact with hotel and tour operators.
 
"Hotels are scrambling to fill rooms and so they're offering deeply discounted rates and added values such as free nights, resort credits, and complimentary upgrades and amenities," Smith added.
 
NOTE:
The following prices were quoted by travel consultants at Brownell Travel (www.brownelltravel.com; 1-800-999-3960) in Birmingham, Alabama. Some prices may be agent-specific. Prices, dates, and other specifics are therefore subject to change. Please check all information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.
 

10 Best Killer Hotel Deals

1. Atlanta, GA

The W Atlanta at Perimeter Center is known for casual elegance and ultramodern guest rooms. Experience luxury with a special rate of $259 your first night's stay and a 50% discount your second night.

2. New York, NY

Discover the excitement of staying at the indulgent Hotel Plaza Athenée, with the incredibly low rate of $490 per night with an automatic upgrade at your time of booking. Reserve through Brownell Travel (www.Brownelltravel.com) to receive special hotel amenities.

3. Chicago, IL

Pamper yourself at the InterContinental Chicago with rates from $146 per night. Located amid Chicago's most-loved attractions, the hotel offers everything you need to relax and rejuvenate.

4. San Francisco, CA

Stay in the renowned Hilton Fisherman's Wharf for $220 per night. Located along San Francisco's famed waterfront, the hotel is a perfect escape for business or leisure travelers looking for a little tranquility.

5. Las Vegas, NV

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino offers everything you can hope for on the Las Vegas Strip. With rates as low as $125 per night with double occupancy, you can afford to spend more time enjoying the casino and attractions located right inside the hotel!

6. Telluride, CO

Rates start at $344 per night at the Inn at Lost Creek, an award-winning boutique hotel nestled in Colorado's scenic countryside. Stay 3 nights or longer and get deeply discounted lift tickets for the ski slopes.

7. Key West, FL

Escape the cold of winter by heading to the Florida Keys' Hawk's Cay Resort. Rates start at $245 per night. Your coworkers will be jealous of your tan!

8. Honolulu, HI

Pack your bathing suit, grab your sweetheart, and head to the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani to discover true Hawaiian hospitality. Rates start at $100 per night with a 5-night minimum for double occupancy.

9. Austin, TX

With rates starting at $160 per night, the Barton Creek Resort and Spa is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. After a day spent golfing, horseback riding, or skeet shooting, unwind in the hotel's soothing spa.

10. Charleston, SC

The Mills House Hotel is making it easy to take the whole family on a weekend sojourn. The "One Tank to Charleston Package" starts at $159 per night and includes complimentary valet, tickets to museum homes, and free meals for the kids!