The Best Rate Guarantee Blog - Your Daily Source for Discount and Free Hotel Rooms!: January 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Great Falls, Montana - Quality Inn Ponderosa

This is a full service hotel located in the heart of downtown Great Falls. They offer an outdoor pool and courtyard with a convenient walk up window to the hotel's bar. There are two meeting rooms on the premises and a heated parking garage. Within walking distance is most city attractions and downtown shopping stores.

Guestrooms offer: cable TV, air-conditioning, coffee maker, *refrigerator, *microwave, and *free high speed Internet access.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 220 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59401

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

Valid Dates: Many dates from February through May!

Some random samples: 3/5, 3/17, 4/6, 4/10, 5/23, 5/31

Room Details: Standard King (non-smoking)

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample dates 4/6 & 4/10):

Orbitz.com - $74.00 / Easyclicktravel - $74.02 / Expedia.com - $78.93

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Hollywood, California - Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel

The Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel is located in the heart of Hollywood, nestled under the famous Hollywood sign. It is within walking distance of several legendary establishments such as the Pantages Theater, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Capitol Records, and Hollywood and Vine.

Each modern, spacious and newly renovated guestroom offers cable satellite television with HBO, *wireless Internet access, *refrigerator and *microwave.

Hotel guests will enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and the hotel's famous 101 Coffee Shop, just recently voted #1 by the New York Times and the L.A. Times.

$15 parking charge per night, enter off of Vista Del Mar Ave

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 6141 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

Property phone #: (323) 464-5181

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

i4losangeles.com

Sample Dates: Random dates - some work, some don't

Samples include: 2/29, 3/3, 3/16, 6/9, 6/25, 7/4, 7/14, 7/17, 7/29

Room Details: Usually the Two Queens; some dates have Two Doubles

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample date 2/29):

i4Losangeles.com - $149.00 / Bestwestern.com - $177.00 (2 Doubles)

i4losangeles.com - $179.00 / Bestwestern.com - $191.00 (2 Queens)

Book the "Best Available Rate" (DO NOT book the "Breakfast for Two" rate!)

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Daphne, Alabama (Mobile Area) - Best Western Plus Daphne Inn & Suites (formerly Comfort Suites)

This all-suite hotel is just off Interstate 10, a 20-minute drive from central Mobile, Alabama. It features an outdoor pool, *continental breakfast, and *free Wi-Fi.

Each suite at Best Western Plus Daphne has a living area with a 42" flat-screen TV and a *sofa bed. A *microwave, *refrigerator, and coffee maker are included.

Guests can work out in the on-site fitness center, which has full-length mirrors and cardio equipment. A snack shop and a 24-hour business center are available.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 8931 Sawwood Street, Daphne, AL 36526

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

Booking.com

Sample Dates: 4/20, 5/15, 5/26, 6/12, 6/24, 7/14, 8/30 (and others!)

Room Details: King Suite (with refrigerator, microwave & breakfast)

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample dates shown):

Booking.com - $79.99 / Bestwestern.com - $89.99 Best Available Rate

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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San Antonio, Texas - Quality Inn Near Seaworld

This hotel is conveniently located near SeaWorld San Antonio and Lackland Air Force Base. The hotel is also close to the Alamo, the world-famous San Antonio River Walk and Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park.

Guests will enjoy the *free continental breakfast and outdoor swimming pool. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like *free high-speed Internet access, a business center, and access to copy and fax services. Laundry facilities are located on-site.

All 60 rooms come equipped with coffee makers, *microwaves and *fridges.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 323 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78245

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

Traveltoday.com

Sample Dates: 3/4, 3/26, 5/5, 5/18, 7/18, 7/31, 8/6 .. and more! The only dates that do not appear to work for a claim are summer weekend dates.

Room Details: 1 King / 2 Queens

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample dates 3/4, 3/26 & 5/5):

Traveltoday.com - $55.32 / Expedia.com - $59.00 (1 King)

Traveltoday.com - $64.69 / Expedia.com - $69.00 (2 Queens)

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Alexandria, Louisiana - The Alexander Fulton Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn)

This 173-room Convention Center hotel in Alexandria is 7 stories high and overlooks the beautiful Red River. It is connected to the Riverfront Center. They offer meeting space, an outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary in-room coffee and parking (free).

Hotel Address: 701 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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Lower rate(s) found on:

Valid Dates: the remainder of February through March 13

(beyond that time Travelocity shows no availability for this hotel)

Room Details: 1 King / 2 Doubles (fulls)

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for all valid dates):

Travelocity.com - $68.67 / Expedia.com - $75.00 (Both Types)

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Gulfport, Mississippi - Americas Best Value Inn

This hotel is conveniently located minutes from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and just south of Interstate 10 at Exit 34A.

The hotel provides deluxe *free continental breakfast, free local calls, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The two-story, exterior design Inn offers 103 tastefully decorated guest rooms. All of the rooms are equipped with a *microwave and *refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV with HBO, hairdryer, and *high-speed Internet access. Irons and ironing boards are available at the front desk.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 9375 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503

Property phone #: (228) 868-8500

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

Valid Dates: Most dates in February and March

Some random samples: 2/25, 2/29, 3/4, 3/9, 3/11, 3/27, 3/31

Room Details: 1 King (with micro-fridge)

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample dates 2/29 & 3/4):

Travelocity.com - $69.95 / Expedia.com - $89.94

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Austin, Texas - Best Western Atrium North

Centrally located near major Austin, Texas interstates and a short drive from the State Capitol building, this hotel offers comfortable rooms and thoughtful amenities, including a *free hot breakfast, free evening reception, and an indoor pool.

The hotel also offers in-room coffee makers, *high-speed Internet access, and satellite TV. Guestrooms have *refrigerators and *microwaves.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 7928 Gessner Drive, Austin, TX 78753

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on: Booking.com

Sample Dates: 2/29, 4/13, 5/14, 6/2, 7/18, 8/16 (and many others!)

Room Details: 1 King / 2 Doubles (rooms have microwave & fridge)

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for all sample dates shown):

Booking.com - $94.00 / Bestwestern.com - $99.00 Best Available Rate

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Act fast! These Best Western BRGs don't last long!

Call in your claim @ 1-800-528-1238

Friday, February 17, 2012

Concord, California - Best Western Heritage Inn

Located outside of downtown Concord in the San Francisco East Bay area, this hotel features an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden courtyard and rooms with a *refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV and *free Wi-Fi.

Concord Best Western offers an indoor sauna and jacuzzi. Laundry facilities are on site, and the front desk is available 24-hours a day. A *continental breakfast buffet is served daily.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 4600 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

Booking.com

Sample Dates: 2/29, 3/10, 4/20, 5/12, 7/18 (and many others!)

Room Details: 1 King / 2 Queens

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample dates shown):

Booking.com - $84.99 / Bestwestern.com - $95.99 Best Available Rate

(Rates are for both room types.)

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Big Bear Lake, California - Best Western Plus Big Bear Chateau

Featuring European-style décor, this Big Bear, California hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, an on-site cocktail lounge, and serves a daily *breakfast buffet. Big Bear Village is a 5 minute drive away.

*Free Wi-Fi, a satellite TV with Showtime, a work desk and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in all the comfortable rooms at Best Western Plus Big Bear Chateau. Each room offers a *fireplace and a *balcony.

Serving a special food menu on Fridays and Saturdays, Tiffany’s cocktail lounge is on site at Big Bear Chateau Best Western Plus.

Offering skiing opportunities, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are less than 1 mile from the hotel. Less than 4 miles from the hotel, you will find a number of hiking trails. Moonridge Animal Park is a 5 minute drive away.

For convenience, Best Western Plus offers a business center and a fitness center on site. A game room complete with pool table, air hockey, ping-pong and arcade games is also available.

* = common amenity matches

Hotel Address: 42200 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

BRG claim valid for:

Lower rate(s) found on:

Booking.com

Sample Dates: 2/25, 4/7, 5/8, 6/22, 8/4, 8/22 (and random others, with plenty of weekend dates into summer!)

Room Details: One or more of the following room types (depending on the date claimed):

1 King, balcony & fireplace / King Jacuzzi, balcony & fireplace / Two Doubles, balcony & fireplace

Room Occupancy: 2 Adults

Rate Variation (for sample date Saturday 4/7):

Booking.com: $119.99 / BW - $139.99 (King, balcony, fireplace) BAR

Booking.com: $139.99 / BW - $159.99 (King, Spa, balcony, fireplace) BAR

Booking.com: $129.99 / BW - $159.99 (2 Doubles, balcony, fireplace) BAR

*BAR = Best Available Rate (No Pre-Payment/Pay on Arrival)

Official Hotel Website

Tripadvisor Hotel Reviews

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

The New Best Western BRG: Receive a $100 Travel Card for Finding a Lower Room Rate!

Hotel chains are truly becoming competitive, coming up with creative ways to get our business with the introduction of "New and Improved" Best Rate Guarantees. Most recently, Choice Hotels briefly introduced an upgraded BRG last December, offering a free night stay to anyone finding a lower hotel rate (and when I say brief, I'm talking literally a matter of days here!). This was a delightful upgrade from their former 10% discount. But then, they had to go and kill it, probably due to the unexpectedly high volume of claims. It reverted back to 10% off! Regardless, it happened, and we've been waiting for the next new deal to come along since that time.

Well here it is .. the next deal .. and it seems like a pretty good deal to me! Best Western is now stepping up with an offer that could ultimately save us a lot of cash! If you should find a lower bookable room rate on a competing travel site (within 24 hours of booking a hotel on Bestwestern.com) for the same room type, etc., Best Western will match that price plus send you a $100 Travel Card!

A few things to note include:

You will have to complete the stay first, then the card is mailed to you - so no canceling if you want the card!

There is a $1 rate difference required for the BRG to be valid.

Consumer (you) must reside in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean Islands, and the booking must be for these locations as well.

You have a call-in or online claim form option when filing the claim.

Other than these items, the rules are very similar to most other standard BRGs, such as Expedia, IHG, and all the rest. Try your hand at this exciting new Guarantee - I know I will! Of course, we look forward to any reader feedback as always. Good luck!

Read the Best Western BRG Terms & Conditions

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Casa Grande, Arizona - Comfort Inn Casa Grande

The Comfort Inn Casa Grande is conveniently located 1/2 mile off I-10 at exit 194. A *free continental breakfast is served every morning. A heated pool and jacuzzi is also available at this hotel.