Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Denver, Colorado - Hotel VQ (at Mile High)



The 14-story Hotel VQ is located adjacent to Invesco Field at Mile High, about 20 miles from the Denver International Airport. The property is within 1/2 mile of Downtown Denver, Elitch Gardens, Pepsi Center, and Ocean Journey. The curved hotel buzzes during football season with out-of-town guests and locals celebrating at the top-floor Skybox Grill & Sports Bar, serving American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

Free area shuttle service is provided upon request from early morning until late evening. Shuttles operate within a three-mile radius of the hotel, including many Downtown destinations. *Free wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, 24-hour business center, and restaurant. A small fitness center and seasonal outdoor splash pool are also on site.

There are 171 guestrooms, all with views of Invesco Field, Downtown, or the Rocky Mountains. Amenities include premium channels, coffee makers, *Internet access (fee), and work desks with ergonomic chairs.

Hotel Address: 1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver, CO 80402

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com


Competitor Website: EasyClickTravel.com

Sample Dates: 5/18, 6/23, 7/17 (and many random others!)

Room Details: Standard King / Standard 2 Doubles

Rate variation (for sample date 5/18):

Easyclicktravel.com - $59.77 / Expedia.com - $71.20 (1 King)

Easyclicktravel.com - $63.22 / Expedia.com - $71.20 (2 Doubles)

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San Juan Capistrano, California - Quality Inn & Suites Oceanview Capistrano Beach


This Capistrano Beach hotel is less than 1 mile away from Dana Point Harbor marina where visitors can enjoy fishing, hop aboard a ferry destined for Catalina Island, or take a guided whale-watching tour. The harbor has a number of eateries, cafes, and specialty shops for added enjoyment. The surrounding area offers a lot to see and do, including the nearby Mission San Juan Capistrano. Several restaurants, cocktail lounges, and shopping venues are in the vicinity - some within walking distance to the hotel.

This hotel features: a *free continental breakfast, free coffee, free daily newspaper, free local calls, and an outdoor hot tub.

All guest rooms are equipped with *Internet access, coffee makers, curved shower rods, hairdryers, irons, ironing boards, *microwaves, *refrigerators, and cable television. Many rooms have spacious work desks and sofa beds. Numerous suites at this hotel have unobstructed *ocean views.
* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 34734 Pacific Coast Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92624

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com
AND

Competitor Website: Hotelclub.com

Sample Dates: 5/15, 7/20 (and many random others!)

Room Details:
Standard (1) Double - non-smoking
1 King Suite Oceanview - non-smoking
2 King Suite Oceanview - non-smoking
FYI: This is a non-smoking hotel

Please Note: For the Expedia BRG, the Suites don't have "sofabed" match. The Standard Double looks good though. For the Travelocity BRG, "sofabed" matches are seen. Whether or not this amenity affects approval chances is unknown and up for you to decide.

Rate variation (for sample date Saturday 5/15):

Hotelclub - $93 / Expedia & Travelocity - $99.19
(Standard Double)

Hotelclub - $121 / Expedia & Travelocity - $128.95
(1 King Suite - Oceanview)

Hotelclub - $167 / Expedia & Travelocity - $178.55
(2 Kings Suite - Oceanview)

Rates shown are for Double Occupancy - 2 Persons

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Monday, April 19, 2010

El Paso, Texas - Best Western Airport Inn El Paso



The Best Western Airport Inn is a quiet southwestern-inspired hotel situated just off Interstate 10 in west Texas. This property provides an array of full-service amenities including a 24 hour airport shuttle to El Paso International Airport, only 2 miles away.

Each spacious guest room at this El Paso hotel boasts cable satellite television with HBO, *microwaves, *refrigerators, and *high-speed Internet access.

Start each morning off with a *free breakfast before taking a dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool or working out in the 24 hour fitness center. Other hotel amenities include guest laundry, an onsite restaurant, limited business services, and meeting facilities.
* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 7144 Gateway Blvd. East, El Paso, TX 79915

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com


Competitor Websites:

Hotelclub.com

PLUS:

Airfare, Hotels, Rental Cars, Vacation Packages AND Orbitz Logo- A Step Ahead

Sample Dates: 5/15, 6/14, 7/20 (and plenty more!)

Room Details: Standard Queen / Standard 2 Doubles

Rate variation (for sample dates shown):

Competitor Sites - $63 / Expedia.com - $70 (1 Queen)

Competitor Sites - $63 / Expedia.com - $75 (2 Doubles)

Rates shown are for Double Occupancy - 2 Persons

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Van Horn, Texas - Motel 6 Van Horn


Motel 6 Van Horn is located off Interstate 10 about 1 hour east of El Paso. The motel is just minutes from Culberson County Airport near a variety of dining and entertainment. This Motel 6 offers an outdoor heated pool, a business center, and *free wireless Internet throughout the building. Surprisingly, good reviews on this property - a rarity for Motel 6!

Hotel Address: 1805 W. Broadway, Van Horn, TX 79855

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com

Competitor Website:
Logo (A Step Ahead) 120x60

Sample Dates:
4/27, 5/15, 6/22 (and many more!)

Room Details: Standard 2 Doubles (Full Beds) / Standard Queen

Rate variation (for sample date 4/27):

Orbitz.com - $48.99 / Expedia.com - $55 (2 Doubles/Fulls)

Orbitz.com - $48.99 / Expedia.com - $58 (Standard Queen)


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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Indianapolis, Indiana - Courtyard Indianapolis Airport



The Courtyard Indianapolis Airport has been newly renovated. The hotel is located 9 minutes from Downtown Indianapolis and 7 minutes to the terminals of Indianapolis Airport. This Marriott features choice amenities, including The Market, featuring a 24/7 selection of fresh sandwiches, salads, snacks, and beverages and a business library in the lobby, with free high-speed Internet connections.

This Indy Airport hotel offers free 24 hour airport shuttle service and free overnight parking. There is an on-site restaurant, a pool, and a hot tub.

Guestrooms have air conditioning, multi-line phones, and free weekday newspapers; rooms also include coffee makers, shower/tub combos, and hairdryers.

Hotel Address: 2602 Fortune Circle East, Indianapolis, IN 46241

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com
AND

Competitor Website: EasyClickTravel.com

Sample Dates: 5/4, 6/14, 6/26, 7/20 (and many random others!)

Room Details: King / 2 Double Beds

Rate variation (for sample date 6/14):

Easyclicktravel.com - $79.31 / Expedia & Travelocity - $119


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Salt Lake City, Utah - Sky Harbor Suites




You'll find all the conveniences of home while enjoying the resort like atmosphere of Sky Harbor Suites in Salt Lake City. Their new bedding collection features Sealy Posturepedic Pillow Top mattresses with luxury feather top beds. An overstuffed down duvet comforter and fluffy pillows with soft white linens completes the package.

Relax in the swimming pool, heated spas and sauna, or unwind on your choice of court - tennis, basketball, racquetball, or volleyball. The hotel's business center features computers, printer, and copy machine. Laundry facilities and barbecue grills are also on-site. Free parking and free airport shuttle are available to guests.

The award winning studios and suites are completely furnished, offering *full kitchens with *microwave oven and *refrigerator, housewares, linens, free local calls, and cable TV with *DVD and VCR players, plus weekly housekeeping service.
* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 1876 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com
AND

Competitor Website: EasyClickTravel.com

Sample Dates: 4/28, 6/10, 7/14 (and many random others!)

Room Details: Studio / 1 Bedroom Suite (Suite)

Rate variation (for sample dates above):

Easyclicktravel.com - $56.32 / Expedia.com - $59 (Studio)

Easyclicktravel.com - $67.82 / Expedia.com - $69.01 (1 BDRM)

Common amenity matches: full kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, DVD player

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Monterey, California - Monterey Surf Inn



The Monterey Surf Inn is situated in the heart of Monterey and completed a renovation of all guest rooms and added amenities in May 2008. The hotel is within a short driving distance to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea, and plenty of shopping!

Thanks to the reader who e-mailed us this BRG opportunity!

Hotel amenities include: a *complimentary continental breakfast, a heated pool, and a conference center.

Guest rooms include: new pillow top beds, *32 inch flat screen television, *free wireless Internet access, free local calls, coffeemaker, telephone, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, *microwave, and *refrigerator.
* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 1200 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com
AND

Competitor Websites:

Booking.com or Airfare, Hotels, Rental Cars, Vacation Packages

Sample Dates: 5/28, 5/29, 6/11, 7/17 - PLUS:

various upcoming WEEKEND dates, May and beyond!

Room Details: 1 King (nsmk) or the 2 Queens (nsmk)

Rate variation (for sample date 5/28):

Booking.com & Priceline $89.99 / Expedia $106.65 (1 King-nsmk)

Booking.com & Priceline $129.99 / Expedia $133.32 (2 Queens-nsmk)

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Boise, Idaho - Vista Inn Boise (formerly Econo Lodge)



The Vista Inn Boise (a former Econo Lodge) is ideally located near attractions like the Boise Centre on the Grove, Boise State University, the World Center for Birds of Prey, Lucky Peak State Park, and Bogus Basin ski area.

Vista Inn Boise provides free parking, *complimentary breakfast and newspapers, and multilingual staff.

In addition to fax machines and air conditioning, guestrooms feature in-room safes, *microwaves, and *mini-refrigerators. Bathrooms come with hairdryers and bathtubs.
* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 4060 W. Fairview Avenue, Boise, ID 83706

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com


Competitor Website: Hotelclub.com

Sample Dates: 4/27, 6/15 (and plenty of others!)

Room Details: Standard King / Standard 2 Queens

Rate variation (for sample dates shown):

Hotelclub.com - $54 / Expedia.com - $60.50 (1 King)

Hotelclub.com - $59 / Expedia.com - $64.25 (2 Queens)

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Friday, April 16, 2010

San Clemente, California - Comfort Suites San Clemente



Comfort Suites is located in San Clemente, a Spanish Village by the sea and just minutes from the beach, halfway between LA and San Diego. The hotel has a *free hot breakfast & *free wireless Internet.

Suites include: *one sofa bed in separate sitting area, cable TV with premium channels, *microwave, coffee/tea maker, *refrigerator, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, and free newspapers. Parking is free.
* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 3701 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

BRG valid for:
Expedia.com


Competitor Website: Hotelclub.com

Sample Dates: 4/23, 5/14, 7/13 (and many random others)

Room Details:
1 King Suite with sofabed (non-smoking)
2 Queen Suite with sofabed (non-smoking)

Rate variation (for sample date 5/14):

Hotelclub.com - $75 / Expedia.com - $79.99 (King Suite)

Hotelclub.com - $112 / Expedia.com - $119.99 (2 Qn Suite)

Rates are for Double Occupancy - 2 Persons.


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