Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Austin, Texas - Travelodge Highland Mall

Here's another Austin BRG for those who'd like to couple it with the Super 8 we just posted. This one's located near downtown Austin, within 3 miles of the Texas State Capitol and 2 miles from the University of Texas. Easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 6200 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 US

Competitor Website:
Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: November 29, 2008 (and more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: This is a strange hotel - Expedia offers double options, whereas WR does not. The Standard King seems to be the only option in common. But, it's a smoking room.

Rate variation: One King (S): $55.20 Expedia, $74.99 Travelodge.com

Special Comments: They may take issue with the fact that Expedia mentions a balcony, but Expedia also mentions that this is the standard room type. In any case, speak to a supervisor if they ever deny you a cheaper room with better standard amenities. No promises here, but I'm fairly optomistic that they'll see logic here.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's (terrible) official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Austin, Texas- Super 8 Airport North

Here's a great BRG opportunity contributed to us today by reader Kristina. This one is for a really nice Super 8 property located in Austin, Texas ... The hotel is rated #2 out of 181 Austin hotels!

Kristina has a confirmed approval on this for a King Spa Suite!

Hotel Address: 5606 East 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723

Competitor Website: http://www.hotel-rates.com/

Sample Date: 11/29 (and many others!)

Click here first to check the Super 8 rate for your specific dates and compare it to the lower "promotional" rate on the competitor's website link.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: "King Spa Suite" Non-Smoking

The "Luxurious King Spa Suite" on hotel-rates.com is a match for the "Unwind In A Big Bubbly Spa...King Suite" on Super8.com.

Rate variation: $129.99 hotel-rates.com vs. $134.99 Super8.com

Special Comments: This Super 8 is seen on hotel-rates.com as "Super 8- Austin 183 Airport"

Hot breakfast buffet / complimentary airport shuttle / microwaves & refrigerators in all rooms / outdoor seasonal pool / fitness center / 100% non-smoking hotel / airport is 5 miles away

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Tulsa, Oklahoma- Ramada Airport East

This Tulsa Ramada is located just off I-244, about 4 1/2 miles from the Tulsa International Airport at the Garnett Road Exit.

Hotel Address: 1010 N. Garnett Road, Tulsa, OK 74116

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 11/29, 12/20, 2/7 (and others!)

Click here first to check the Ramada rates for your specific dates and compare to the lower ones on the Travelocity website.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Double, 1 King, 2 Doubles

Rate variation: $63.20 Travelocity $79 Ramada (1 Double or 1 King) / $67.20 Travelocity $84 Ramada (2 Doubles)

Special Comments: All interior corridors / indoor heated pool / 24 hr. complimentary airport shuttle / free hot breakfast / fitness center / free weekday newspaper / game room / restaurant

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Monday, November 17, 2008

"How to Make a Screenshot" now updated to reflect the current situation

I've left the "How to make a screenshot" lesson up and updated it to reflect the current situation, in case anyone needs it for Red Lion claims, or (possibly) for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts claims. I'm not sure how the Wyndham Resorts staff is handling the screenshot situation, since they're an entirely different staff. I doubt they will accept it, but hey, here's to hoping.

Also, I have no word yet on whether a fax of the lower rate would suffice, or whatever other means of proving that a lower rate that may would be possible. Wyndham's quite mum towards our emails, so I'd be surprised if we ever hear from them.

(NYC Area) Howard Johnson Express Inn- Queens

Here's a brand new 53-room Howard Johnson Hotel located on the border of Queens and Nassau County, about 15 miles from Manhattan and New York City.

Hotel Address: 65-09 Queens Blvd. Woodside, NY 11377

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com/

Sample Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 7/4 (are just a few)

Click here first to check the Howard Johnson rates for your specific dates.
Compare with the lower rates found on booking.com.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Doubles

Rate variation: For 7/4: $109 Booking.com $129 Hojo.com (1 King) / $119 Booking.com $139 Hojo.com (2 Doubles)

Special Comments: Free parking / continental breakfast & newspaper / flat screen televisions in all rooms / fitness center

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Newark, New Jersey- Howard Johnson Hotel

This BRG opportunity is seen as an Expedia "Winter Sale"

Here's an excellent chance to score a free hotel stay, especially for those interested in visiting the Greater New York City area during the holiday season. This Howard Johnson is just 8 miles (10 minutes) from NYC, and just a 1/2 mile from Newark Airport! This great find is easily visible by searching Kayak.

A big thanks to reader Ena for sending us this BRG contribution!

Hotel Address: 20 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com

Sample Date: 12/27 Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 2 Doubles (Nsmk or Smk) / 1 King (Nsmk)

Rate variation: $67.49 Expedia and Hotels.com vs. $69.99 Hojo.com (Both Room Types)

Special Comments: $15 daily parking fee / complimentary airport shuttle provided / on-site restaurant and gift shop

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Green Bay, Wisconsin - Wingate by Wyndham Green Bay Airport

Here's a rare Wisconsin BRG - we usually only see BRGs in the Milwaukee/Madison/Janesville areas, but it looks like there are a few this week in the northern part of the state. There's free shuttle service to the Green Bay airport as well as the Oneida Casino, located right across the street from the hotel. This is even a great choice for a Staycation for any of you locals, as Wingate by Wyndham properties are excellent in every way (with the possible exception of the carpeting!). This BRG opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 2065 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 US

Competitor Website:
Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Two Doubles Smoking Room

Rate variation: Nonrefundable ($80.75 Expedia/Hotels, $101.15 Wingate), Refundable ($95.00 Expedia/Hotels, $119.00 Wingate). Either of these options will work.

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Located just west of US 41, around 10 miles from downtown Green Bay. Almost everything is included, free of charge, at Wingate by Wyndham - local calls, domestic long distance (select hotels), free hot breakfast (with eggs/sausage/biscuits and gravy/waffles) and more! That being said, Tripadvisor reviews are almost all positive!

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin - Super 8 Motel

Here's another northern Wisconsin BRG, located at the south end of Lake Winnebago in the town of Fond du Lac, around halfway between Green Bay and Madison, and just minutes south of the Oshkosh-Appleton metropolitan area. This free room opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 391 N Pioneer Road, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-2006 US

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
or
CheapTickets

Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One Queen (S/NS), Two Queens (S/NS)

Rate variation: All room types: $52.17 Orbitz/Cheaptickets, $54.95 Super8.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: "The Super 8 Fond Du Lac is conveniently located of Hwy 41 at exit 99 Hwy 23 East/Johnson Street. The motel features free High Speed Wireless Internet and free SuperStart breakfast. All guest rooms feature refrigerator, microwave, 27 inch television with cable & Showtime, and hairdryer. Rv / Truck parking is available. Many restaurants are within walking distance. Pets allowed in smoking rooms with charge. Interior corridors." - Super8.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Mason City, Iowa - Super 8 Mason City

Here's a BRG worth trying out, though I can't say for certain if it would be approved or not. It's located in the Northern Iowa town of Mason City, just a stone's throw off of Interstate 35 between Des Moines and Minneapolis. It's near the Buddy Holly crash site, as well as the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum and the North Iowa Fairgrounds. The lower competing rates are easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 3010 4th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401 US

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
or
CheapTickets

Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and others). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Orbitz's description says "King or Queen Size Bed". That's cheaper than all of the King/Queen options on Super8, thus Orbitz offers the Best Available Rate. Take it up with a supervisor if your claim is denied, as the new staff (especially "Jenna") are notorious for not knowing what to deny and what to accept. This is more likely to go through for the 1 Queen Bed Non-Smoking, which is the only such option on Super8.com - but its worth trying for others, as well.

Rate variation: $65.00 Orbitz/Cheaptickets, $65.88 Super8.com.
Look for "Best Available Rate" next to one of the rates on Orbitz/Cheaptickets. None of the others will work for you.

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: "We offer 57 well appointed guest rooms, all of which include free wireless high speed internet, coffee makers, hair dryers and complimentary continental breakfast. Our popular Jacuzzi Suites include all of the standard amenities plus a whirlpool, microwave/fridge and a pull out sofa." - Super8.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

New Orleans, Louisiana - Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans

Here's an excellent downtown Wyndham BRG submitted by reader Kevin. This hotel is in the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from Harrah's and the Convention Center. This is a great deal, and is available during Mardi Gras season - enjoy, and thanks to Kevin for sharing! The Wyndham rates are easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 701 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Competitor Website: http://www.travelocity.com

Sample Date: February 15, 2008 (and more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Deluxe 2 Double Beds, Deluxe King Bed

Rate variation: Deluxe 2 Doubles ($186.56 Travelocity, $249.00 Wyndham.com), Deluxe King ($233.44 Travelocity, $249.00 Wyndham.com). These are the refundable rates we are dealing with here.

Special Comments: Confirmed approvals. Located in the historic Warehouse District at Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans. Rooms include cordless phones, high speed, and ergonomic work chairs. Become a ByRequest member (free) to recieve free high speed internet access, room customization, and other perks. Amazing reviews on Tripadvisor (4.5/5).

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Spokane, Washington- Howard Johnson Inn Airport / Downtown

This Downtown Spokane Howard Johnson, an award-winning property, is centrally located to everything the city has to offer, and is easily accessed by Interstate 90.

This BRG opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 211 Division South, Spokane, WA 99202

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com

Sample Date: 11/22, 12/13, 12/27 (and others!) Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen / 2 Queens ...without microfridge (Standard)

The "2 Queens" room description on Expedia and Hotels.com makes no mention of a micro-fridge. So if you book the 2 Queens on Hojo.com, book the "2 Queens" type that makes no mention of this feature.

Rate variation: $60 Expedia $64.95 Hojo.com (1 Queen) / $66 Expedia $69.95 (2 Queens, no fridge)

Special Comments: free breakfast with waffles / fitness center / Starbucks adjacent / many restaurants and bars are within walking distance

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Irving, Texas (Dallas Area) - Super 8 Motel DFW Airport North

I had the misfortune of staying here a couple of years ago. The proprietor set incense to burn down every corridor, and on the lobby desk. It smelled horrible! Funny, because this hotel is supposedly a "smoke free property!" Hopefully, they've cleaned up their act. The rooms, as I recall, were dingy and just above acceptable. But, they did have a fast and free airport shuttle. This one came to us from reader Patricia earlier in the week. It's easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 4770 W. John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX 75063 US

Competitor Website:

http://www.reservetravel.com
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
or
CheapTickets

Sample Date: April 21, 2009. Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One King Bed or Two Double Beds Standard Room (ReserveTravel), One King Suite (Orbitz)

Rate variation: King ($53.46 ReserveTravel, $54.00 Super8.com), 2 Doubles ($64.35 ReserveTravel, $65.00 Super8.com). These rates are listed as "Two Day advance purchase" on ReserveTravel. Orbitz lists the King Suite for $57.00, which is $59.00 on Super8.com.

Special Comments: Confirmed approvals. Free airport shuttle to the DFW Airport (a half mile away), fitness center on-site, and complimentary continental breakfast.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Arden Hills, Minnesota - Super 8 Motel Arden Hills

Here's a hotel in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb of Arden Hills, right near the intersection of I-695 and I-35W. From here, you are within 11 miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. This hotel appears to be your standard, every day Super 8, with nothing much to note. This BRG opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 1125 Red Fox Rd, Arden Hills, MN 55112-6945 US

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
and
CheapTickets

Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: All room types: One Queen (S/NS), 2 Doubles (S/NS), Handicap 2 Doubles/1 Double

Rate variation: One Queen (S/NS): $44.30 Orbitz, $49.99 Super8.com, All Double Types: $48.73 Orbitz, $54.99 Super8.com

Special Comments: Free breakfast and internet, but not much else to speak of. Tripadvisor reviews seem to be quite positive (4/5).

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Update: Save $50 off of any hotel room on HotelClub, not just $30!

A couple of readers notified me that HotelClub.com is offering $50 in member dollars when you register on that site, using the following links:

http://www.hotelclub.com/us50

or

http://www.hotelclub.com/thai

The latter is intended for Thai Airways users, but the first code is valid for anyone, anywhere. We recommend using the public code if you have not legitimately flown Thai Airways recently. We appreciate your honesty in using the proper code that was intended for you!

Both FreeRoomGuy and myself have redeemed ours, and passed the code off to our friends. This is a great opportunity for making a Wyndham Rewards hotel free that you otherwise cannot get free using the BRG. There are tons available for free or nearly free (mainly because most Wyndham Rewards hotels are $50 or less!).

Note that you will need to print a voucher and bring this to the hotel on the date of stay. This is completely normal. The hotel does not have a record of your name, only its record of selling the room to HotelClub.com, which then sells its inventory privately to you. The voucher is essential - you will not be able to check in without it.

Enjoy!

Still Available: Minneapolis, Minnesota - Days Inn University of Minnesota

Here's one that FreeRoomGuy featured on the blog a couple of weeks back, but it's worth reminding you about this one in case you'd like to couple it with the other Minneapolis BRG that we just posted. I used to live down the road from this Minneapolis hotel, so I know the area well. This would be a great choice for anyone who enjoys partying, as you are literally steps away from the heart of campus nightlife. Many confirmed approvals at this one. This BRG is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 2407 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 US

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com
or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and others!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One Queen or Two Double Beds (S/NS)

Rate variation: All room types: $72.00 Expedia/Hotels.com, $85.00 DaysInn.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: This hotel offers free shuttle service to the Metrodome, Target Center, and around the University of Minnesota campus. The hotel is steps away from the Mississippi River valley. It's a short walk over the river into downtown Minneapolis, and the Metrodome is about a mile away. There's also FREE parking, a scarcity in this area.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Bloomington, Minnesota - Days Inn Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America

This hotel has recently released sale prices on Expedia.com and Hotels.com, resulting in this new BRG opportunity. This hotel is a great choice for those transiting MSP and need a place to stay overnight, or for those who want to visit Minneapolis and still be near the airport. For the time being, this free room opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 1901 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425 US

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com
or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard 1 Queen Bed Room

Rate variation: $79.00 Expedia/Hotels.com, $89.00 DaysInn.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: There's free shuttle service to and from the MSP airport as well as the nearby Mall of America (within walking distance!), from 4:30 AM til Midnight! Also, a complimentary breakfast is served daily. Decent reviews on Tripadvisor, with generally positive feedback with the occasional rant on the side.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.


Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Lima, Ohio - Wingate by Wyndham Lima

This past week, one of our readers contacted us to let us know that Wyndham is supposedly allowing nonrefundable to refundable comparisons on BRGs. This would have been blasphemy in the past, as the Wyndham claims staff were vehemently opposed to such ideas. But, this reader assures us that Wyndham is now looking at the straightforward - that is, who has the best available rate, regardless of the cancellation policy. If that is true, let the bells of heaven ring. Feel free to try this out, and if it's true, you'll be approved. If not, and his case was a fluke, then you won't be. In any case, comment on this post to LET US KNOW, as neither of the blog authors have Lima, Ohio in their travel plans in the near future.

Needless to say, though, we're less than optomistic about this one, and not yet convinced that this is even possible.

This one is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 175 W. Market Street, Lima, OH, 45801 US

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
or
CheapTickets

Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One King (S/NS), Two Doubles (S/NS), One King Handicap (S)

Rate variation: Orbitz offers non-refundable options, while Wingate by Wyndham does not. All above types: $84.47 Orbitz/Cheaptickets, $98.99 Wingate.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: This hotel is located next to the Lima Civic and Convention Center in the town of Lima, Ohio. Lima is located along Ohio's Interstate 75, around 80 miles south of Toledo and a short 60 miles east of Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the northwest part of the state.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Cocoa, Florida- Days Inn Cocoa Expo

This Days Inn is just off I-95 on the Florida east coast, just minutes away from the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, and 12 miles from the Cocoa Beach Pier- a favorite vantage point for viewing NASA shuttle launches.

Hotel Address: 5600 State Road 524 / I-95 Cocoa, FL 32926

Competitor Website: www.booking.com

Sample Dates: 3/20 & 3/21 (Most March Dates Available)

Click here to check the Days Inn rates for your specific dates and compare to those "lower" booking.com rates.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Doubles (Standard)

Rate variation: $52 Booking.com $79.95 Days Inn-(Best Available Rate- 2 Doubles) / $55 Booking.com $79.95 Days Inn (Best Available Rate- 1 King)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Enjoy the following amenities: outdoor pool / 40+ cable television channels / microwaves & refrigerators in all rooms / free parking / USA Today newspaper / sand volleyball court with horseshoes & picnic area.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Phoenix, Arizona - Wyndham Phoenix Downtown

Wow! You don't often see downtown Wyndham BRGs - this is a great deal, especially for any of you business travelers headed to Arizona's capital city anytime soon. This looks like an undeniable claim. Can't find it? This one is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Competitor Website:
Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One King or Two Queen Beds

Rate variation: Nonrefundable ($179.00 Expedia/Hotels, $201.00 Wyndham.com), Refundable ($239.00 Expedia/Hotels, $269.00 Wyndham.com)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: You'll find all the benefits of a high-end hotel here, including a high-end location, right in the heart of downtown Phoenix and just steps from the Phoenix Convention Center. You're also within walking distance of Chase Field and US Airways Center! Consider joining the free Wyndham ByRequest program, which provides FREE high speed internet and domestic long distance calling to all members!

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Trois-Rivieres, Quebec - Super 8 Trois-Rivieres

Here's a rare Quebec BRG, located in Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers), just halfway between Montreal and Quebec City (around 90 minutes from either). Trois-Rivieres is on the northern banks of the massive St. Lawrence River, and is the second-oldest community of New France - there is a lot of history over here, and it's quite a beautiful little town. This one is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 3185 Blvd. Saint-Jean, Trois-Rivieres, QC G9B 2M4 CA

Competitor Website: http://www.reservetravel.com

Sample Date: Text here. Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One King / Two Queen / One Queen Non-smoking rooms.

Rate variation: All room types: $89.00 CAD Reservetravel.com, $119.88 CAD Super8.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Excellent reviews on Tripadvisor.

"The Super 8 Trois-Rivieres features 78 rooms, an indoor pool with an 80 foot (24.3 meter) waterslide, fitness center, whirlpool spa, suites with a jacuzzi spa, kids suites with bunk beds, and complimentary SuperStart Breakfast. " - Super8.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Guelph, Ontario - Days Inn Guelph

Here's a great hotel for those travelling to or from Toronto. The Days Inn Guelph is located just under an hour from downtown Toronto, just off of the 401 and just 25 minutes east of the Kitchener-Waterloo metropolitan area. While this one would be better suited to those travelling between Detroit and Toronto, it's not terribly far off the QEW for those coming from Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: Text here

Competitor Website:
Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One Queen Smoking Room (possibly others as well).

Rate variation: $93.49 CAD Expedia/Hotels.com, $109.99 CAD DaysInn.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: This hotel is just one block south of the University of Guelph, and is in the heart of Festival Country. This is a great base for exploring southwestern Ontario, just a stone's throw away from Kitchener and Hamilton, and close enough to do a day trip to Toronto. 5 miles from the nearest train station to Toronto, and just 50 miles from the YYZ Airport.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Edmonton, Alberta - Days Inn Downtown Edmonton

I've stayed at this Days Inn property a few times in my life, and each time I've found it to be a decently comfortable option for exploring the city. It's not right in the center of the downtown core, but right on the edge, and an easy walk to the center. It's right next to Jasper Avenue, where frequent buses depart for the West Edmonton Mall (around 20-30 minutes away). Definitely grab this one while you can, the hotel was recently renovated and the hotel staff know all about the BRG program and don't mind honoring it in the least. The free parking is also a plus.

Hotel Address: 10041-106 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1G3 CA

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com

Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates for Days Inn availability, and then compare at booking.com above.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard One Queen/Standard Two Queens

Rate variation: Both types: $99.00 CAD Booking.com, $104.00 CAD DaysInn.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: "In the heart of Downtown Edmonton, this newly renovated, award winning hotel is 100 Percent Non-Smoking and is close to government centers, Legislature grounds, sites, attractions, shopping centres, hospitals and many restaurants...25 minutes from West Edmonton Mall" - DaysInn.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

$30 off any hotel room, courtesy of HotelClub.com!

A fellow from Flyertalk shared this excellent promotion with me this morning.

HotelClub is offering a $30 coupon, just for registering. I've checked it out, and it indeed knocks off this amount from any room on the site. Good for one night stays, which means free travel is on the horizon.

No coupon code required, simply sign up for HotelClub and the credit will be applied to your cart.

Here's the link:

http://www.hotelclub.com/christmas2008.asp

And here's the fine print:

*30 Member Dollars is equivalent to $USD 30. As this is a special offer, there is a maximum 30 Member Dollars per person that will expire on 10 December 2008 and is not to be used in conjunction with any other HotelClub promotion running. Otherwise all standard terms and conditions apply.


Laughlin/Las Vegas - As Low as $1.50 PER NIGHT on Expedia!

With hotel prices like these, it's no wonder that the world is in an economic recession. Expedia is showing multiple Laughlin, Nevada properties as low as $9 per night in November and December, and $12 per night through the spring!

Combine these rates with coupon code "FAN50" for some unbelievable savings. FAN50 is a public coupon code that knocks $50 off any booking of three nights or more, as long as the total room rate is over $50.

Thus, 3 x $9 = $27, won't work with this coupon. But wait!

The Edgewater is offering its regular rooms for $9, and its Riverview rooms for $17.

3 x $17 = $51, plus meagre taxes, minus coupon, results in a total price of $4.45.

That's right - $4.45 including all taxes and fees for a THREE night casino stay in Laughlin. Just under a buck and a half per night!

Be creative and play around with these room combinations and you'll find many deals.

Vegas is offering some great deals too. Binion's Gaming Hall (on the Fremont Street Experience) is offering rooms for a mere $18. Three nights in this price, including taxes, using the coupon code, results in a total price tag of $8.66! Only $2.88 per night!

The best on-Strip deal I found was for the Circus Circus - just $19.54 total for 3 nights ($6.51 per night!).

With prices like these, you have absolutely no reason not to head to Vegas or Laughlin (or both!) immediately. These rooms are almost free, and free travel is what we're all about here at the blog.

Enjoy, and if you wish to support our blog, click here to book:

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Conrad, Montana - Super 8 Conrad

Anyone travelling north to the Calgary area for skiing may find this one useful to break up that long, boring drive across the middle of nowhere. This property is located in the town of Conrad, Montana, about one hour's drive south of the Canadian border on Interstate 15, and just 45 miles north of Great Falls. You're also just about an hour east of beautiful, beautiful Glacier National Park, and around three hours south of Banff and Lake Louise. BRGs are rare in this area, so we're pretty excited to find this. Easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 215 N Main St, Conrad, MT 59425-1628 US

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
or
CheapTickets

Sample Date: December 3, 2008 (and tons more, through 2009). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen (S/NS), 2 Queens (S/NS), Efficiency Queen

Rate variation: All rates are around 5% less on Orbitz/Cheaptickets:
1 Queen (S/NS): $72.05 Orbitz, $75.88 Super8.com
2 Queens (S/NS): $76.80 Orbitz, $80.88 Super8.com
Efficiency Queen: $84.39 Orbitz, $88.88 Super8.com

Special Comments: This property is attached to both a casino and a gas station, which could be either problematic or a dream come true depending on your tastes. Count on many truckers and a lot of noise. Other than that, the property is your basic Super 8, with free breakfast with waffles, free wireless internet, and a Subway on-site. Reviews are surprisingly high on Tripadvisor for this kind of property.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Mackinaw City, Michigan- Baymont Inn and Suites

I noticed this Baymont Inn, located on Northern Michigan's Great Lakes, to be highly rated on Tripadvisor. You can get it for scattered dates during the summer months. (I doubt you'd want to be there during winter anyways!) It's easily accessible from Interstate 75.

Hotel Address: 109 S. Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com/

Sample Dates: Here are some: 5/22, 5/23, 5/29, 5/30, 5/31, 6/15 & 6/16

Most any date you can locate it on booking.com! ... for many dates however, this property doesn't show up.
Click here first to check the Baymont Inn rates for your specific dates.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Queens (Non-Smoking Only)

Rate variation: $69 Booking.com vs. $79-$84 BaymontInns.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Free parking / indoor pool / fitness center / free breakfast / walking distance to many restaurants / smoke-free hotel

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property
Not a bad review in the bunch!

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Santa Rosa, New Mexico- Travelodge

You can find this Travelodge right along Interstate 40 on Historic Route 66, midway between Albuquerque and the Texas State Line ... a convenient place to stop for those traveling through this stretch of highway.

One confirmed approval for this BRG!

Hotel Address: 1819 Historic Route 66, Santa Rosa, NM 88435

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 11/29, 12/13 (and many other dates!) Click here to check the Travelodge rates for your specific dates before searching Travelocity for their lower ones!

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 2 Doubles (Smk) or 1 King (Nsmk/Smk)

Rate variation: $45 Travelocity $50 Travelodge (2 Doubles-smk) / $49.50 Travelocity $55 Travelodge (1 King)

Note: The "lower" rates on Travelocity are the "Bearly Believable Rates"... 10% discount.

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Newly renovated rooms / free parking / continental breakfast / free weekday newspaper / microfridges / Route 66 cafe nearby

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Monday, November 10, 2008

El Cajon, California- Travelodge

The El Cajon Travelodge is roughly 15 minutes inland from Downtown San Diego on Interstate 8. The motel is conveniently located for visiting local area casinos such as: Barona, Viejas, and Sycuan, to name a few. Or simply just enjoy San Diego area attractions!

Hotel Address: 425 W. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Competitor Website: http://www.arestravel.com/

Sample Dates: Some include: 11/22, 11/29, 12/20, 12/31 (many weekend dates found for the most part!)

Click here first to check the Travelodge rates for your specific dates.
Then check the Arestravel website for the "lower" rates!

On Arestravel, simply conduct your search under "San Diego County" and modify on the next page by typing in "Travelodge" in the hotel name box. (Mention this on your claim form.)

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Queens

Rate variation: For 12/20: $55.99 Arestravel $63.74 Travelodge (1 King) / $59.99 Arestravel $67.99 Travelodge (2 Queens)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Free Parking / outdoor pool / continental breakfast / microwaves and refrigerators available

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Fort Lauderdale, Florida- Days Inn / Oakland Park

The location of this Fort Lauderdale Days Inn is about 5 miles from Downtown and area beaches, and 7 miles from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, just off I-95 at the Oakland Park Exit.

Hotel Address: 1595 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com/

Sample Dates: Some include: 11/29, 12/13, 12/30, 12/31, 2/14 (a wide range of dates seem available!)

Click here first to check the Days Inn rates for your specific dates.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Queens

Rate variation: For 12/31: $50 Booking.com vs. $139 DaysInn.com (Both Room Types)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Free parking / continental breakfast / outdoor pool / microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms / free scheduled airport shuttle / complimentary transportation to Port Everglades / Satellite TV with Pay-Per-View and HBO

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

$20 off Expedia Hotels - Expires in about 2 hours (sorry!)

Hey everyone,

I have JUST found a great Expedia hotel coupon, expiring today at midnight.

The coupon code is EHOTEL20 and will knock $20 off your purchase. That being said, the deal is best suited for one night stays.

I've been using it for Las Vegas stays, and have priced rooms out at around $5 per night. Bangkok, Reno, and other places can be had for similarly low prices. Just look for regular rates at around $20, and then apply the coupon - the only thing you'll pay is taxes.

Enjoy it (while it lasts).

A less useful coupon is for $10 off a min 2 night stay - coupon code is NOV10.

Ripped from Flyertalk.

And support this blog by booking through our referral link, if you can:

Expedia.com

Edmonton, Alberta - Travelodge West Edmonton Mall

Here's a BRG opportunity located in the beautiful city of Edmonton, Alberta, home to the World-famous West Edmonton Mall (the world's largest mall until 2004, and currently the largest in North America). The mall is only 5 minutes from this property, which offers a Smitty's Restaurant on-site (basically Canada's version of Denny's), as well as an indoor pool with waterslide and hot tubs. While all that may sound nice, be sure to check out the Tripadvisor reviews, which are unequivocally negative, before considering a stay here.

Hotel Address: 18320 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5S 1A7 Canada

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com

Sample Date: December 10, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates, and then compare to the rates on booking.com, above.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard One Queen or Two Doubles Room without microwaves/fridges.

Note that there are many queen and two double bed options on WR, and the agents may find issue with this fact. But, Booking.com has the lowest rate of all WR's choices, and also lists their rooms as "standard". Comparing to the most basic, standard WR room with no microwave and fridge will result in less confusion, and remember, if your claim is denied, run it past a supervisor. Booking.com clearly has the lower rate in this case.

Rate variation: One Queen ($109.00 CAD Booking.com, $111.95 CAD Travelodge.com), Two Doubles ($114.00 CAD Booking.com, $118.95 CAD Travelodge.com)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: "Travelodge Edmonton West offers 220 guests rooms providing all the comforts of home away from home. All rooms are equipped with amenities such as telephones with private voicemail, complimentary in-room coffee, irons and ironing boards, high speed wireless internet access, pay per view movies, Nintendo, and morning newspaper delivered daily to your door. Relax at our indoor pool with waterslide, and whirlpool or enjoy a fine meal at Smittys Family Restaurant located on site. Non-smoking rooms available. About a 5 minute drive to the World Famous West Edmonton Mall." - Travelodge.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Encinitas, California- Days Inn Legoland Moonlight Beach

The Days Inn Encinitas ... a "5-Sunburst" hotel ... is located just off Interstate 5, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. This beautiful upscale community lies right along the beach, close to Legoland, and only a short drive to San Diego area attractions. Get this one while you can! ... it won't last forever!

Hotel Address: 133 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas, CA 92024

Competitor Website:

no one deals like we do!


Sample Dates: Some include: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 2/21 (many dates going into 2009!)

Click here first to check the Days Inn rates for your specific dates.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen, 2 Queens, King Suite

Rate variation: For 2/21: $74.06 Priceline $79 Days Inn (1 Queen) / $83.44 Priceline $89 Days Inn (2 Queens) / $196.83 Priceline $209.95 Days Inn (King Suite)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Free parking / outdoor pool / beaches nearby / continental breakfast / Dennys in parking lot

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Fort Lauderdale, Florida- Ramada Plaza

The Ramada Plaza Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is a Full Service Hotel located 10 minutes from area beaches and 20 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades Cruise Port.

Hotel Address: 5100 N. State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 11/21, 11/22, 12/16, 12/31 ... Many scattered dates through the end of the year.

Click here first to check the Ramada rates for your specific dates.
Then seek out those lesser priced rooms on the Travelocity site!

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King (Nsmk/Smk) or 2 Doubles (Smk)

Rate variation: For 12/31: $93.74 Travelocity vs. $99.99 Ramada

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: This hotel charges a $10 resort fee. / Pool and Hot Tub on-site / full service restaurant with buffet that includes 42 different kinds of desssert! / sports bar with pool tables / 2 tennis courts / gift shop / on-site movie theatre with free entrance and free popcorn / game room for the kids

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Winslow, Arizona- Super 8

This Super 8 could be a convenient stop-over for those commuters on Interstate 40 in Northern Arizona. It's location is roughly 50 miles (less than one hour) east of Flagstaff.

One confirmed approval on this BRG!

Hotel Address: 1916 W. 3rd Street, Winslow, AZ 86047

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 11/29, 2/14 (and many others!)

Click here first to check the Super 8 rates for your specific dates.
Then seek out those "lower" rates on Travelocity's website!

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen ADA, 1 King, 2 Doubles

Rate variation: For 11/29: $64.19 Travelocity $65 Super 8 (1 Queen ADA) / $69.13 Travelocity $70 Super 8 (1 King) / $74.07 Travelocity $75 Super 8 (2 Doubles)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Free parking / free continental breakfast / refrigerators in all rooms

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Wichita Falls, Texas- Travelodge

Here's a pretty decent Travelodge worth considering for those commuters cruising along I-287 in Northern Texas. Wichita Falls is roughly halfway between Amarillo and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Hotel Address: 1015 Wolcott Lane, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

Competitor Website:

no one deals like we do!


Sample Date: 11/29 (and many others!) Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King Standard, 1 King Executive, 2 Doubles

Rate variation: For 11/29: $49.68 Priceline $52.99 Travelodge (Standard or Executive King) / $52.49 Priceline $55.99 Travelodge (2 Doubles)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Free parking / outdoor pool / continental breakfast / 3 miles from Wichita Airport

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Bennington, Vermont- Knights Inn

Here's a BRG opportunity for those who may be passing through Southwestern Vermont during those warmer months next year.

Hotel Address: 693 US Route 7 South, Bennington, VT 05201

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com/

Sample Dates: Many dates from Spring into next summer seem to work, so here are just a few: 5/30, 6/20, 7/4

Click here to check the Knights Inn rates for your specific dates.
Search around for those 2009 dates for "lower" prices on booking.com!

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, Queen Suite

Rate variation: For sample dates: $59 Booking.com $85 Knights Inn (1 Queen) / $69 Booking.com $79 Knights Inn (2 Doubles) / $89 Booking.com $99 Knights Inn (Queen Suite)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: This motel has a 3-acre picnic area w/barbecue grills, an outdoor pool (12 feet deep!), 60 channels of cable TV, and refrigerators in all rooms.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Greenville, South Carolina - Days Inn Greenville

Here's one we don't see every day - western South Carolina BRG locations. This one is located in the city of Greenville along Interstate 85, around midway between Atlanta GA and Charlotte NC. It's also not terribly off course for I-26 travelers, and is within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. This free hotel room opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 60 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC 29607 US

Competitor Website:
Expedia.com

and
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: November 26, 2008 (and many more!). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One King (S/NS), Two Doubles (S/NS)

Rate variation: All rates are 25% less on Hotels/Expedia. Ex. 2 Doubles NS: $47.25 Hotels/Expedia, $62.95 DaysInn.com

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: It should be easy to spot which room type is which here - the 'old' Hotels.com/Expedia rates are crossed out and replaced with the 'new' rates - just match them up correctly, and you're set. Enjoy!

"Our beautiful hotel is centrally located on Roper Mountain Road off I-385 with easy access to I-85 and the downtown area. We are within minutes of the Greenville Mall, the Haywood Mall, Movie theaters and restaurants. Being only minutes away from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Fluor Enterprises, GE (General Electric), Michelin, Rockwell Automation, & the Clemson University/IBM ICAR Center." - DaysInn.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Dickinson, North Dakota - Days Hotel Dickinson

Well, every state has its day, and today, it's North Dakota. This is the first ever BRG located in the northernmost prairie state, which is quite exciting to us BRG geeks! Dickinson is located along Interstate 94 in the western part of the state, near the beautiful badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (highly recommended - I loved my 2005 hiking trip out there), midway between the Montana State Line and the capital of Bismarck. It's quite a remote area, by almost all definitions - as the hotel description states, "this is the only full service hotel and conference center within 100 miles". This BRG is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 532 15th St W, Dickinson, ND 58601 US

Competitor Website:
Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com


Sample Date: November 26, 2008 (and many more). Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: One King (S/NS), Two Doubles (S/NS), One King Handicapped

Rate variation: All room types: $81.96 Hotels/Expedia, $89.50 DaysInn.com

Special Comments: "The Days Hotel-Grand Dakota Lodge was completely renovated in 2005. All guest rooms, meeting rooms and lobby have received a complete upgrade. This is the only full service hotel and conference center within 100 miles of Dickinson. We are able to accommodate up to 650 people in our 7 meeting rooms. The Days Hotel- Grand Dakota Lodge has a full service restaurant and lounge on site. Sit back and relax in our comfortable lobby and warm yourself by the fire with family and friends" - DaysInn.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Toms River, New Jersey- Howard Johnson Hotel

This Howard Johnson lies roughly halfway between New York City and Atlantic City (about 1 hour away from each) ... right along the Jersey shore.

Hotel Address: 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

Competitor Website: http://www.booking.com/

Sample Dates: Here are a handful (there may be others): 11/28, 11/29, 12/13, 12/26, 12/27

Click here first to check the Howard Johnson rates for your specific dates.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen or 2 Doubles

Rate variation: For 11/29: $89 Booking.com vs. $139 Hojo.com (1 Queen) / $109 Booking.com vs. $149 Hojo.com (2 Doubles)

Don't forget to take a proper screenshot in order to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Lots to enjoy here! ... Free parking & breakfast, indoor heated pool, 2 on-site restaurants, bar w/live entertainment, brand new lobby with gas fireplace/large flat screen TV ... the hotel just went through a major renovation.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Wichita, Kansas- Days Inn North / Park City

The Days Inn North Wichita/Park City is located just off I-135, with easy access to Mid-Continent Airport, Downtown Wichita, Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place, several shopping malls, Wichita Greyhound Park, Kansas Colliseum, and Wild West World-Cowboy Theme Park.

This free room opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 901 E. 53rd Street North, Wichita, KS 67219

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com

Sample Date: 11/29 (and many others!) Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Queens (Non-Refundable)

Rate variation: $50.32 Expedia or Hotels.com / $50.96 Days Inn (Both Types ... Non Refundable Rates)

Just don't forget to take a good screenshot to secure your free night!

Special Comments: Cable television with over 70 channels / free breakfast / free USA Today newspaper / gym-fitness center.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

New York City Area / Clifton, New Jersey- Howard Johnson Inn

Here would be a great opportunity for anyone wanting to visit New York City for the New Year's holiday! ... at least 2 nights are available! This Howard Johnson Inn is just 7 miles away from NYC via the Lincoln Tunnel! Newark International Airport is about 12 miles away.

This free room opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 680 Route 3 West, Clifton, NJ 07012

Competitor Website: http://www.venere.com/

Sample Date: 12/30 & 12/31 (Others?) Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 2 Double Beds (Standard)

Note: The "King" room is lower on Venere too, but I wouldn't recommend booking that one because there are too many varieties of King rooms on the Howard Johnson site. By the way, in case this BRG is popular, taking a screenshot would be an excellent idea!

Rate variation: $100.25 Venere.com vs. $115 Hojo.com

Special Comments: Ample free parking; shuttle service available at the hotel for Manhattan ... $10 each way or $15 round trip.

The hotel is all interior corridors; microwaves/refrigerators in all rooms; IHOP on premises.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Mobile, Alabama - Howard Johnson Inn Mobile

This BRG opportunity was contributed by reader John earlier this morning. My sister recently stayed at this property, and she said it was clearly a case of "good enough for free", and wasn't in the best of neighborhoods. Reviews on Tripadvisor are unequivocally negative, with titles such as "Yuck!" and "Horrible!" and "This hotel is completely disgusting!". So, we'll leave it up to your discretion whether or not such a hotel is worth "free". This free room opportunity is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 3132 Government Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606 US

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60
and
CheapTickets

Sample Date: November 26, 2008 (and most others!). Click here to check your specific dates.

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: All room types are cheaper: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Queens, 2 Doubles

Rate variation:
1 King/1 Queen: $37.49 Orbitz, $39.99 Hojo.com
2 Queens/2 Doubles: $46.87 Orbitz, $49.99 Hojo.com

Special Comments: You'll find an outdoor seasonal pool here, a complimentary breakfast, and free wifi.

"The Howard Johnson Mobile is easily accessible to I-10 and I-65 and minutes to downtown Mobile and Port Facilities. Conveniently located to Ladd-Peebles(3.5 miles) and Hank Aaron Stadiums, Shopping and Restaurants. Minutes to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail." - Hojo.com

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Ontario, California- Ramada Limited Airport

This is an Expedia "24-Hour Sale" (Expires at Midnight Thu. A.M.)

This BRG is easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 1841 East G. Street, Ontario, CA 91764

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com

Sample Date: 11/20 (and many more!) Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 Queen, 2 Queens, King Suite

Rate variation: For tested date: $53 Expedia $74.99 Ramada (2 Queens), $74 Expedia $89.99 Ramada (King Suite)

Special Comments: Just down the street from Ontario Airport; free parking and breakfast; outdoor pool and jacuzzi.

This Ramada appears to be a part of Expedia's "24-Hour Sale" most Wednesdays!

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!

Indianapolis Area / Noblesville- Indiana- Super 8

This is an Expedia "24-Hour Sale" (Expires at Midnight Thu. A.M.)

This Super 8 is located 20 minutes north of Downtown Indianapolis, and 5 miles west of Interstate 69. It's easily visible by searching Kayak.

Hotel Address: 17070 Dragonfly Lane, Noblesville, IN 46060

Competitor Website:

Expedia.com

or
http://www.hotels.com

Sample Date: 11/20 (and many others!) Click here to check your specific dates

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: 1 King or 2 Queens

Rate variation: For 11/20: $52 Expedia vs. $69 Super 8 (Both Room Types)

Special Comments: This motel offers an indoor pool, free breakfast & parking.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property

Click here to visit the hotel's official website.

Please remember to follow up and let us know if this BRG worked for you. Simply comment on this post! Thanks!