Final Post of the Decade: Three Weekday Nights in Vegas w/ free Prime Rib Dinner for $26.51 all-in

This being our final post of 2009 (and the decade - wow that went fast!), we'd like to extend a huge thank you for supporting our website through yet another year!

This was a rough year for the Best Rate Guarantee Blog (heck, we almost ceased to exist at one point!) but we've managed to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and get on with the show. Thank you all for sticking with us as we continue our mission to save you money on travel, one post at a time!


Our final deal is a repeat - well, more of a reminder. You have but a mere 6 hours left to enjoy $40 off your next Orbitz booking of 3 nights or more, using coupon code AFFORB40. This coupon code knocks the price of hotels in several cities down to a mere $5 - $10 per night, including taxes!

For those of you haven't headed out to ring in the New Year yet, get your rooms booked A.S.A.P.! The deal expires at Midnight (I'm assuming Pacific Time). The deal is valid for stays through January 31, 2009.

Need some help deciding what to book? We found the cheapest rates are in Thailand, Tunisia, India, China, Egypt, and of course, the major U.S. Casino cities. One particularly enticing rate we located was for the Gold Spike Hotel and Casino, on the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas. Sample dates of January 12-15, 2010 yielded a total rate of $26.51 USD ($8.84/night). And that's not all - they'll also include a free prime rib dinner with your stay! Now, this ain't the Bellagio, but as a cheap place to base yourself, this is perfect.

Click the Orbitz logo below to begin your search.
Happy New Year!

Houston, Texas - Ramada Limited (Intercontinental Airport)

Ramada Limited - Bush Intercontinental Airport South is conveniently located 1 1/2 miles south of Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on John F Kennedy Blvd, at Beltway 8 North between I-45 and Highway 59. The hotel location allows easy access to any destination point in the Houston metropolitan area. Complimentary shuttle service to the airport and select area destinations is available upon request. For onsite recreation, the hotel has an outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and fitness room.

Guests receive a *complimentary continental breakfast with their room rate. Although there is not a full service restaurant inside the hotel, there is a 24-hour restaurant next door. For added convenience, this hotel offers free parking, a 24-hour front desk, safe deposit boxes, and meeting space.

There are 126 rooms at this hotel. Standard amenities include: an alarm clock radio, cable television, *refrigerator, *microwave, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and telephone.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 15350 John F Kennedy Blvd., Houston, TX 77032

BRG valid for:


Competitor Website: Easyclicktravel.com

Sample Dates: 1/20, 2/17, 3/1 (and many random others!)

Room Details: Standard King

Rate variation (for sample date 1/20):

Easyclicktravel.com - $62.76 / Expedia.com - $78.57

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Kissimmee, Florida - Rodeway Inn Kissimmee

Rodeway Inn Kissimmee is located 25 miles from Downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport, 40 miles from Orlando Sanford International Airport, and 60 miles from Tampa International Airport. Attractions less than 13 miles away include: Walt Disney World Resort, Pleasure Island, Epcot, Old Town, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios, Discovery Cove, Seaworld, and Universal Studios.

Hotel amenities include: an outdoor pool, guest laundry, *free high speed Internet access, free parking, sundeck, *free continental breakfast, free weekday newspapers, picnic areas, and tour desk. Each guest room offers *refrigerators, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards, TVs with cable, telephones, and hairdryers.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 4559 West Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

BRG valid for:
and

Competitor Website: Booking.com

Sample Dates: 1/20, 2/20, 3/15 (and various others)

Room Details: Standard 2 Double Beds

Rate variation: For sample date 2/20:

Booking.com - $35 / Expedia.com - $37.36 (2 Doubles-smk)

Booking.com - $35 / Expedia.com - $40.61 (2 Doubles-nsmk)

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Newark, Delaware - Fairfield Inn (by Marriott) Wilmington

This Fairfield Inn is located approximately 1 mile from Delaware Park Race Track and 30 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. This location is also 5 miles from Hagley Museum, 6 miles from the University of Delaware, and 30 miles from Longwood Gardens.

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Wilmington offers a *complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking.

Guestrooms have cable/satellite television, *wireless internet access, complimentary weekday newspapers, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, alarm clock radio, iron & ironing board.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 65 Geoffrey Drive, Newark, DE 19713

BRG valid for:
and

Competitor Website: Easyclicktravel.com

Sample Dates: 1/20, 3/15, 6/5 (and many others!)

Room Details: Standard 2 Doubles / Standard King

Rate variation (for sample date 1/20):

Easyclicktravel.com - $77.17 / Expedia.com - $129 (2 Doubles)

Easyclicktravel.com - $88.36 / Expedia.com - $129 (1 King Bed)

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Final Day for 50% off selected Ramada Hotels

Today is the final day to receive 50% off of rack rates at select Ramada Hotels and Resorts for stays through March 31, 2010, using Promotion Code SDM and Corporate Code 1000007747.

Please consider supporting our work by first accessing Ramada through our Kayak link (above).

Again, here are the offer details (from Ramada.com):

* You must book between December 17th and 28th, 2009 through this Web page only. Stays need to be completed by March 31st, 2010 to qualify. Rooms at this discounted rate are limited and subject to availability at participating Ramada® properties in the Americas. Other restrictions may apply. This is a non- commissionable rate that doesn’t qualify for Wyndham Rewards® points or miles.

Discount is off each participating property’s Best Available Rate. Best Available Rate means the best, non-qualified, publicly available rate on the Internet for the hotel, date and accommodations requested. Due to rounding and other issues, rates within 25 cents of our Best Available Rate will be considered a match and will not qualify for Best Rate Guarantee claims. Other restrictions apply. See ramada.com.

Enjoy!

Ventura, California - Comfort Inn Ventura

The Comfort Inn hotel in Ventura is centrally located between Santa Barbara and Malibu. The hotel's midtown location places guests within walking distance to the San Buenaventura State Beach and Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park, and is minutes from historic Downtown Ventura and Ventura Harbor Village. This hotel is a short drive to Point Mugu State Park, Port Hueneme, and Point Mugu Air Station.

A *complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. The property also provides room service during limited hours. Comfort Inn Ventura offers business services, coffee in the lobby area, and a 24-hour front desk. Onsite parking is complimentary.

Guestrooms at Comfort Inn Ventura offer free local calls, coffeemakers, air conditioning, cable television, *microwaves, *refrigerators, and *wireless Internet access.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 2094 E. Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001

BRG valid for:
and

Competitor Website: Easyclicktravel.com

Sample Dates: 1/20, 3/8, 4/3 ...and many random others!

Room Details: Standard 2 Queens (Non Smoking)

Rate variation: For sample dates shown:

Easyclicktravel.com - $83.92 / Expedia & Orbitz.com - $111.99

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Walker, Michigan - Quality Inn Grand Rapids North

This property is located approximately 18 miles from the Kent County International Airport and 10 miles from Downtown Grand Rapids. Nearby attractions include Byron Hills Golf Course, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, Gerald R. Ford Museum, and John Ball Zoo.

Hotel amenities include: *complimentary continental breakfast, free parking, *high-speed internet access, 24-hour front desk, wake-up calls, exercise facilities, indoor heated pool, and hot tub.

Guest rooms feature: cable TVs, irons, ironing boards, hairdryers, dataports, in-room safes, alarm clock radios, and coffeemakers.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 2171 Holton Court NW, Walker, MI 49544

BRG valid for:


Competitor Websites:




Sample Dates: 1/20, 2/17, 3/10 (and many - next few months)

Room Details: Standard King / Standard 2 Doubles

Rate variation: For sample date 1/20:

Expedia & Hotels.com - $60.93 / Travelocity.com - $64.99 (King)

Expedia & Hotels.com - $65.61 / Travelocity.com - $69.99 (2 Dbls)

Hotel Website

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Milford, Connecticut - Red Roof Inn Milford

Conveniently located off Interstate 95, on the Connecticut coastline between Bridgeport and New Haven, this hotel features easy access to local shopping centers and dining options and offers comfortable, spacious accomodations. The Red Roof Inn Milford features a variety of useful amenities, including on-site laundry facilities, free local telephone calls, and on-site vending machines. Guests can also enjoy in-room pay-per-view movies and *high-speed internet access. This pet-friendly Milford property is only a short drive from Silver Sands State Park and a number of local beaches. With easy access to major freeways, you can easily explore the local area.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 10 Rowe Avenue, Milford, CT 06460

BRG valid for:
and possibly

Competitor Website: Booking.com

Sample Dates: 3/15, 4/6, 5/1, 7/1 plus...

many random dates found during spring and summer months!

Room Details: Standard 2 Doubles / Business King

Rate variation: For sample date 7/1:

Booking.com - $54.99 / Expedia.com - $59.99 (St. 2 Doubles)

Booking.com - $64.99 / Expedia.com - $69.99 (Business King)

Hotel Website

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Duluth, Georgia - Country Inn & Suites / Gwinnett

The Country Inn and Suites Gwinnett was newly opened in 2003, and is situated approximately 3 miles from the Discover Mills Outlet Mall, 10 miles from the Mall of Georgia, and 33 miles from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Local attractions include the Mall of Georgia, Gwinnett Civic Center, and Stone Mountain Park, which is about 22 miles away.

Hotel amenities include: a 24-hour business center, *complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary USA Today newspapers, and complimentary local area transportation. Guests may also enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and whirlpool.

Guest rooms feature: *free high-speed Internet access, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, AM/FM alarm clock radios, two telephones, cable TVs, individual climate controls, and desks.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 3530 Breckenridge Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096

BRG valid for:

Competitor Website: Booking.com

Sample Dates: 1/20, 3/15, 5/3, 6/8 (many weekday dates!)

Room Details: Standard King Bed Guest Room

Rate variation: For sample date 1/20:

Booking.com - $75 / Expedia & Travelocity - $94

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Toledo, Ohio - Comfort Inn Toledo

The Comfort Inn Toledo offers affordable accommodations 1 mile from the Franklin Park Mall and Westgate Shopping Center. There is a movie theater within walking distance. Guests will receive courtesy shuttle transport to select area destinations and complimentary access to the indoor pool and whirlpool at the hotel next door.

Each morning, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with your room rate. The hotel offers free parking, *free wireless internet access, laundry valet, meeting rooms, safe deposit boxes, fax service, a cash machine, and ice machines. For offsite excursions, guests will be able to reach the University of Toledo in about 2 miles and the Toledo Botanical Gardens in 4 miles. The airport is approximately 20 miles from the hotel.

There are 70 rooms on two floors. Standard amenities include HBO, free local calls, make-up mirror, complimentary weekend newspaper, individual climate control, and telephone.

* = common amenity matches

While I didn't see the words "free breakfast" mentioned on Expedia as it is on Travelocity & Orbitz, I did see a "Virtual Tour" of the Comfort Inn's breakfast room on Expedia. (breakfast room = a free breakfast, wouldn't you say?)

Hotel Address: 3560 Secor Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606

BRG valid for:

Competitor Websites:




Sample Dates: 1/20, 2/27, 3/2, 5/13 (and many more!)

Room Details: Standard King / Standard 2 Doubles

Rate variation: For sample dates shown:

Travelocity.com - $70.31 / Expedia.com - $75

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Denver, Colorado - Red Lion Denver Central

This Red Lion Hotel's convenient location is within walking distance of the Quebec Square Retail Center and less than 2 miles from the New Shops at the Northfield featuring Bass Pro, Macy's, Harkins Theatres, and more. In June 2008, a multi-million dollar renovation of this property was completed.

This hotel offers convenient complimentary transportation to Denver International Airport and the local shopping district.

Upon arrival at the Red Lion Denver Central, you will immediately feel the warmth of an intimate setting. Sink into a plush leather sofa by a glowing fireplace and enjoy the ambiance that soaring ceilings, slate stone columns, rich hardwood fixtures, Tibetan area rugs, and a hand-painted mural provide.

All new guestrooms have a contemporary design featuring luxurious pillow top beds with triple sheeting and vibrant bed spreads, granite covered nightstands and credenzas, and upgraded heating and air conditioning systems, each offering *complimentary wireless high speed Internet. The fitness center features state of the art treadmills, elliptical and stationary bikes, all equipped with televisions and head phone jacks. Round out your workout with multiple free weights, medicine balls, and yoga.

The Red Lion's "Amberstone Bar and Grill" serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The Amberstone features American fare, from tasty egg white omelettes to mouth watering hand cut steaks. Also enjoy the hotel lounge, showing you the best local or national sporting events on two large flat panel televisions - all while enjoying a nice cold beer.

Hotel Address: 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216

BRG valid for:


Competitor Website: i4denver.com

Sample Dates: 1/5, 2/10, 3/15 (and many random others!)

Room Details: Either the Two Double Beds or Standard King

Rate variation: For sample dates shown:

i4denver.com - $81.00 / Expedia.com - $81.90

Hotel Website

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Austin, Texas - Country Inn & Suites Austin North

Providing easy access to Downtown Austin as well as to Interstate 35, this hotel features *kitchenettes with in-room *microwaves and *refrigerators along with a number of free amenities. Guests at the Country Inn and Suites Austin-North can start their day off right with a *comlimentary hot breakfast, featuring made-to-order waffles. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool as well as a completely equipped fitness center. Guests at the hotel will also appreciate *free high-speed internet access.

* = common amenity matches

The completely non-smoking Austin-North Country Inn and Suites is conveniently located close to a number of popular sites, including the University of Texas at Austin and the Austin Convention Center. The corporate offices of Dell, Apple and Motorola can also be found nearby.

Hotel Address: 7400 I-35 North, Austin, TX 78752

BRG valid for:


Competitor Website: Booking.com

Sample Dates: 1/16, 2/5, 4/3, 6/4, 7/13 plus...

Friday and Saturday dates (for the next few months), beyond that, most any date seems to work.

Room Details: Standard 2 Queens

The "Standard Queen" on Booking.com reveals 2 queen beds.

Rate variation: For sample date 5/8:

Booking.com - $99 / Expedia.com - $124.99

Hotel Website

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