Vegas.com Drops their Cancel/Change Fees

We've had a great week here at the BRG Blog with the surprise announcement of the newly improved Orbitz BRG, but the good news doesn't stop there! VEGAS.com now won't be charging you a fee for changing or canceling your reservation, as long as you do so prior to 72 hours from your check in date. (Within the 72 hour time-frame, the hotel may require Vegas.com to pass on their cancellation or change fees.) click here to read

Breaking News! - Orbitz Matches Expedia's Best Rate Guarantee with $50 Coupon!

Some great news! It seems Orbitz.com has now jumped on the BRG bandwagon with a new and improved Best Rate Guarantee - one that is nearly identical to those offered by Expedia and Travelocity! Orbitz will now be offering a $50 future travel coupon in addition to the usual price difference refund. With Orbitz's BRG, it appears you may not be limited to any particular number of claims per month, although that could change as they fine-tune things. Screenshots may also be allowed. More to come on this for sure!

Read the new Orbitz Low Price Guarantee terms and conditions and let us know your thoughts!

Estes Park, Colorado - The Stanley Hotel

"The Stanley Hotel"
Estes Park, Colorado

An Expedia BRG

The Stanley Hotel was opened in 1909, and is situated on the eastern slopes of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, approximately 72 miles from Denver International Airport. Nearby attractions include Rocky Mountain National Park (6 miles away). This property is 100% non-smoking.

Did you know? - This hotel is said to have inspired Stephen King's book "The Shining". Over the years, the Stanley has certainly earned the reputation of being a truly haunted hotel. Reported ghostly visitors include hotel founder F.O. Stanley and his wife Flora, and a "mysterious cowboy" in room 408. The hotel was twice investigated by The Atlantic Paranormal Society for the television program "Ghosthunters." The hotel even offers ghost tours for a fee.

Hotel amenities include: fax & photocopy service / limited room service / wake-up calls / safe deposit box / heated outdoor pool / hot tub / tennis court / volleyball court / children's playground / FREE parking

Onsite dining is available at the Cascades Restaurant. The MacGregor Room and Scenic Verandah feature Sunday Champagne Brunch.

Guest rooms feature: alarm clock radios / data ports / cable TV / *refrigerators (on request) / irons & ironing board / *free wireless internet / in-room hairdryer

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 333 Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 11/26, 12/15, 12/28 (and others!)
Works well for weekdays through December!
Click here to check your dates on HotelsCombined

Appears to work as a Travelocity BRG beginning in January!

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: "Historic" Room / "Classic" Room

Rate variation: For sample date 12/15:

Travelocity.com - $109.33 / Expedia.com - $149 (Historic)

Travelocity.com - $133.33 / Expedia.com - $179 (Classic)

Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Guest Reviews

Book Today!

Atlanta, Georgia - Wellesley Inn Atlanta Airport

"Wellesley Inn Atlanta Airport"

Atlanta, Georgia

An Expedia BRG

Just one mile north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, this Atlanta, Georgia hotel offers convenient services such as free 24-hour shuttle service to Atlanta's airport and MARTA transportation station. Wellesley Inn Atlanta Airport, completely renovated in 2006, features all non-smoking guestrooms with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers with free coffee. Guests will also enjoy amenities such as free parking, wireless internet, an outdoor heated pool, and a fitness center. Giovanna's Italian Kitchen (on-site) serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the evening, guests can enjoy a glass of wine from the restaurant's full-service bar.

Hotel Address: 1377 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30344

Competitor Website: Booking.com

Sample Dates: 11/25, 12/15 (and various others)
Click here to check your dates on HotelsCombined

or your other option, Kayak:

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard Queen / Standard 2 Queens

Rate variation: For sample dates above:
Booking.com - $50 / Expedia.com - $61 (1 Queen Bed)
Booking.com - $52 / Expedia.com - $61 (2 Queen Beds)

Please note: On the competitor site, Booking.com, the "microwave and refrigerator" amenities ARE mentioned WITHIN THE HOTEL DESCRIPTION as being in this hotel's guestrooms.

Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Guest Reviews

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Tropicana Resort & Casino

"Tropicana Resort & Casino"

Las Vegas, Nevada

A Vegas.com BRG

The Tropicana Resort and Casino is located on the Las Vegas Strip and less than 3 miles from McCarran International Airport.

Relax in a lush 7-acre tropical pool area, visit cultured shops, indulge at one of the hotel's many spas and salons, and test your luck in Tropicana's legendary casino.

There are 7 on-site restaurants: Legend's Steak and Seafood, Tuscany Italian Cafe, Garden Cafe, Mizuno's, and a Japanese steakhouse where chefs prepare your meal right at your table on Hibachi-style grills.

Room amenities include: telephone, alarm clock and radio, iron & ironing board, hairdryer, cable television with pay-per-view movies, in-room safe, and voice mail.

A $7.99 (plus tax) daily resort fee will be collected at check-in.

Hotel Address: 3801 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Competitor Website: Easyclicktravel.com

Sample Dates: 12/5, 2/13, 4/17 (and many, many more!)

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Garden Room / Island Tower

Rate variation for sample date, Saturday 4/17:

Easyclicktravel.com - $106.35 / Vegas.com - $137.50 (Garden)

Double the Rate Difference - $62.30

Your Final Rate (after refund) - $75.20

Easyclicktravel.com - $117.54 / Vegas.com - $150.00 (Island)

Double the Rate Difference - $64.92

Your Final Rate (after refund) - $85.08

While not as significant a rate difference as past Vegas.com BRGs, this one appears consistently lower-priced for most dates from December on into the Spring on Easyclicktravel. This looks to be a pretty solid BRG which should get you an easy approval, a few bucks refund, AND you'll ultimately be paying less than anyone else booking online! Also, watch for another BRG to post within a few days for yet another "big-name" Vegas hotel!

Visit the Tropicana Resort's official website

Read Tripadvisor reviews of the Tropicana

Click Here To Book with Vegas.com

Mesquite, Nevada - Falcon Ridge Hotel

"Falcon Ridge Hotel"

Mesquite, Nevada

An Expedia BRG

This Nevada hotel is located in Mesquite, just off Interstate 15, 80 miles north of Las Vegas near the border with Arizona and Utah.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning at this hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, Falcon Ridge Hotel provides a spa tub and a fitness facility, a business center, high-speed Internet access, and an arcade/game room. The property has a 24-hour front desk. Onsite parking is complimentary.

Falcon Ridge Hotel offers 130 guestrooms in a 4-story property. Furnishings include sofa beds and desks. Guestrooms feature cable/satellite TV with premium TV channels and pay movies. Business-friendly rooms are equipped with free high-speed Internet, and telephones with free local calls. Guestrooms have refrigerators, microwaves, clock radios, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hairdryers. Other amenities include complimentary newspapers and air conditioning.

Hotel Address: 1030 West Pioneer Boulevard, Mesquite, NV 89027

Competitor Website: i4vegas.com

Sample Dates: 11/20, 12/4, 12/15 (and a bunch more!)

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard Room / Petite (King) Suite

Rate variation: For sample date 12/15:

i4 vegas.com - $37 / Expedia.com - $52 (Standard Room)

i4vegas.com - $47 / Expedia.com - $59 (Petite Suite)

Hotel Website

Tripadvisor guest reviews

Click Below To Book/Access Expedia Rates

Pick up 100 FREE Continental Miles

You can pick up an easy 100 Continental miles by simply going to their website's offer registration page (before December 31st) and entering promo code 57071. The miles are being given away so that you'll have the opportunity to learn about their Double miles holiday promotion. It may not be much, but every little bit counts!

(Straight from: Frugal Travel Guy)

$6 Room Rates in Laughlin, Nevada

"Tropicana Express Hotel & Casino"

A $6 Standard Room rate can be booked on Expedia.com at either of 2 great Laughlin hotels (Tropicana Express or River Palms) during the second and third weeks of December! (Sunday through Thursday Nights) - Enjoy!

December 6-10 and 13-17 only! ... Act Fast!

Tropicana Express: Website / Hotel reviews

River Palms: Website / Hotel Reviews

Click Here To Book a $6 Room Today!

Travelocity Launches New Guarantee/Drops Cancel Fees!

A recently released announcement from Travelocity.com discusses changes to their existing Guarantee. You'll now be able to file your claim ANYTIME - up to 24 hours prior to your reservation date. In addition, Travelocity has dropped their cancellation fees! Let's hope they leave it that way!

Those of you who enjoy locating Travelocity BRGs will want to learn the specific details regarding this change. You can also read the complete terms and conditions for this "new" Guarantee. More details about what these changes mean for the future will be discussed in the coming days. In the meantime, your thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated!

Save on your next Air Canada flight using AMEX

Purchase a flight from the U.S. to Canada on Aircanada.com using your American Express card and instantly receive 10% off! Using promotion code 4CKJFR91 (entered into the promotion code box when booking), you'll receive this modest discount.

Purchase by no later than November 25, 2009.

Must travel: November 1 to December 15, 2009

OR

January 11 to February 10, 2010.

(Hat tip: View from the Wing)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina - The Carolina Inn

"The Carolina Inn"

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

AN EXPEDIA BRG

The Carolina Inn, located in the heart of Downtown Chapel Hill, is a Four Diamond hotel on the National Register of Historic Places. This hotel is less than 30 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and is convenient to Research Triangle Park, many various high-profile corporations, Duke University, and North Carolina State University. Oh, and by the way, this hotel is said to be haunted!

The Story:
The ghost is believed to be that of Dr. William Jacocks, who lived at the Inn for nearly 20 years.

The Haunting:
Guests who stay in some of the second-floor rooms that were once the home of Dr. Jacocks often find themselves locked out. (the Inn was renovated in 1990 and Dr. Jacocks' living quarters became part of several rooms) This ghost likes to play tricks on guests, and enjoys making it difficult for them to gain entry into their rooms. Apparently one room's door had to be removed from its hinges because it wouldn't budge. Today, some electronic door locks will not work properly. Is it due to Dr. Jacocks and his playful ways? Could be! Paranormal researchers have collected video and audio of ghostly happenings in this hotel, including piano notes, softly spoken words, and an orb-like object floating in the air.

Guestrooms include: work stations, high-tech amenities including data ports, telephone and voice mail, USA Today daily delivery (Monday-Friday), pay-per-view movies, express check-in & check-out services, complimentary in-room coffee, complimentary wireless Internet access, cotton bathrobes, and nightly turn-down service

Services: valet parking (daily 6am-midnight) and self parking ($10/24hrs), complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in public areas, hotel fax and copying services, room service (6:00am-10:00pm), a gift shop, dry cleaning services (Mon-Fri), express check-out, newly renovated on-site fitness center, and in-room spa services available.

Hotel Address: 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 12/11, 12/15, 12/26 (various dates in December!)
Click here to check your dates on HotelsCombined

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Spacious Queen / Deluxe Queen / Deluxe 2 Qns

Rate variation: For sample date 12/26:
Travelocity.com - $136.95 / Expedia.com - $188.30
(Spacious Queen)
Travelocity.com - $147.95 / Expedia.com - $174.30
(Deluxe Queen)
Travelocity.com - $147.95 / Expedia.com - $188.30
(Deluxe 2 Queens)

Click here to visit this hotel's official website.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews of this property.

Special Comments: Ask for a room on the second floor!

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Wichita Falls, Texas - Best Western Wichita Falls Inn

"Best Western Wichita Falls Inn"

WITCHita Falls, Texas

An Expedia BRG

Best Western Wichita Falls Inn offers 111 guestrooms in a 3-story property. Guestrooms feature cable television with premium TV channels, pay movies, coffee/tea makers, and clock radios. The business-friendly rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access, desks, and free local calls. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Best Western Wichita Falls Inn provides a hot tub and a fitness facility. This property offers a 24-hour front desk and on-site complimentary parking.

Hotel Address: 1032 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

Competitor Website: Travelocity.com

Sample Dates: 11/9, 12/15 (and many others!)
Click here to check your dates on HotelsCombined

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard King (nsmk) / Standard 2 Queens (smk)

Rate variation: For sample dates above:
Travelocity.com - $53.61 / Expedia.com - $58
(rates are for both room types)

Visit the official website of the Best Western Wichita Falls Inn.

Read Tripadvisor reviews for this Texas hotel here.

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Chicago, Illinois - City Suites Hotel Chicago

"City Suites Hotel"

Chicago, Illinois

An Expedia BRG

The City Suites Hotel is ideally located in the eclectic Belmont-Sheffield area of Chicago, walking distance to Lake Michigan, the lively entertainment district, and Wrigley Field Stadium - home of the Chicago Cubs. The hotel is also minutes away from Downtown's Magnificent Mile and meeting conventions at the McCormick Place.

Amenities include: complimentary continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee and tea service, afternoon cookies, free wireless Internet access, luxury robes, and access to Bally's Total Fitness Club

Parking fee of $22 for 24 hrs (with in & out priveleges)

Hotel Address: 933 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Competitor Websites:

Booking.com (some dates)

Easyclicktravel.com (some dates)

Sample Dates: 12/15, 1/18, 2/9, 3/1, 3/24 (and more!)
Click here to check your dates on HotelsCombined

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: Standard 1 Queen Bed

Rate variation: For most sample dates above:

Booking.com - $92 / Expedia.com - $115

Click here to visit the City Suites Hotel official website.

Click here to read Tripadvisor reviews for this hotel.

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Primm, Nevada - Whiskey Pete's Hotel & Casino

"Whiskey Pete's Hotel & Casino"

Primm, Nevada

A Vegas.com BRG

Located off Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line, and about 35 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, this full-service hotel and casino offers a variety of amenities and facilities as well as spacious accommodations. With monorail service to the hotel's 2 sister properties, as well as on-site slot machines, card games, and a video arcade, there is something for everyone. Guests at Whiskey Pete's can also take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, complete with a waterslide, and the huge hot tub. Your guestroom features cable television with pay-per-view movies. Enjoy nightly live entertainment, or visit a variety of shopping at the huge outlet mall directly across from the hotel. Another must-see across the street from Whiskey Pete's (housed at the Primm Valley Resort/Casino) is the original Bonnie and Clyde death car - on display!

Hotel Address: 31900 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Primm, NV 89019

Competitor Website: Easyclicktravel.com

Sample Dates: 10/30, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 (& probably more!)

Works as a BRG opportunity for various Friday & Saturday dates!

Occupancy: 2 Persons

Room Details: "Standard" Room

Rate variation:

For sample date Sat. 10/31:

Easyclicktravel.com - $38.03
Vegas.com - $98.67
Double the Rate Difference = $121.28
Your Final Rate (after refund) = $0
Credit card charged - $98.67 + taxes / refunded - full amount!

For sample date Sat. 11/7:
Easyclicktravel.com - $42.91
Vegas.com - $112.00
Double the Difference = $138.18
Your Final Rate (after refund) = $0
Credit card charged - $112 + taxes / refunded - full amount!

On these sample dates, Vegas.com pays for your room rate!

Tip: Booking Friday AND Saturday nights? Book them as separate reservations!

Important Note: On October 30 & 31, Vegas.com will display these 2 choices:
"Standard"
OR
"Standard" (includes 2 free show tickets)

You always want to book simply "Standard" (minus any perks!) With BRGs, the rate booked must be for the room only.

Visit Whiskey Pete's official website.

Read Whiskey Pete's Tripadvisor reviews.

Click Here To Book With Vegas.com