Metafares' Deal Hunting Blog

This year, Marriott lets you rediscover the playful side of America. For bothy kids and adults, Mariott has prepared some really special offers, valid in some of hottest summer destinations, like Anaheim and Las Vegas.

For tenths of years, Anaheim, California, has been America’s favorite family vacation destination. One could spend weeks in the company of Mickey Mouse and his friends, this is why Marriott’s decision to offer free meals for kids whenever you order an entrée at the hotel’s restaurant can help you save a pretty decent amount by the end of the week (there are also some pretty decent hotel rates, starting at only 99$ per night). If you prefer a romantic weekend to a family trip, then Vegas might be the perfect destination for you and your other half. In Vegas, Marriott will offer you the sweet delight of spending your Sunday morning in bed, giving you the chance to checkout as late as 4 pm. To see a specific location or check Marriott’s terms and condition, just go on line at marriott.com.

Wondering what the bunny will bring you this year? What about a shopping trip to Paris? Or a romantic weekend in Lisbon? No matter what are your preferences in terms of European cities, Hotels.com has negotiated some really special hotel rates for the soon to come Easter break.
Thus, if you decide to book your European hotel through Hotels.com, you can benefit from up to 30% discount for 3-star and 4-star hotels, in some amazing locations like London, Prague, Madrid or Dublin. On of the best deals comes from the 4-starred  Barcelo Torre Arias Hotel in Madrid, where you could end up paying as little as 48 euros per night. As for the picturesque Lisbon, here the price of a deluxe suite starts at only 52$ per person.  And the list of sweet treats doesn’t stop here: as part of their Ester Specials, Regency Hotel in Dublin have set their starting prices at an incredible 64 euros per night; staying more than two night in Clarion Hotel in Prague Old Town will help you save up to 30% of the initial price. To see what other surprises the bunny has reserved for you, just go online at hotels.com.

If you by any chance didn’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, there is still time to make up for it. In fact, you could have an even better experience now that the Valentine rush is over and hotels won’t be overbooked.  And with dealbase.com’s special hotel rates, you can now book a big city luxury hotel for the price of a mid-range one.
For example, a romantic weekend at the four-starred Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel in Chicago, IL, can cost you only $99 per person per night, and includes free breakfast, massage oils and complimentary champagne. If you hurry up and book a room at the exclusive Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington DC by February 24th, you could benefit from an amazing discount of 65% of the initial price, which will reduce the cost of a room at $119 per night. Also, rooms at The Standard Hotel Downtown LA with its famous Rooftop Bar are now available for a starting price of $108 pp/pn. Just check out the site’s selection of best hotels deals and see raises your interest.

Visiting a big city like Cleveland, Atlanta or St. Louis while staying at a luxury hotel can turn into a whole new experience. Not only will this ease your access to the city’s main attractions (as most luxury hotels are situated near the city centers), but you will also get all pampered at the end of the day (there will definitely be some spa center or at least a jacuzzi around there).
This week, Hotwire.com comes with some really amazing hotel deals, presenting us a selection of “favorite four-star hotels under 70$”. The hottest offer comes from Sparks, in Nevada, where depending on the date and length of your staying, you could get away by paying only $44 per night. These attentively negotiated deals can help you save up to 72% percent of the initial price – for example, you could book a room at fancy hotel in Jacksonville Beach, FL for only $59 per night. There are over 20 participating locations in Hotwire’s list of best hotel deals, so don’t hesitate to check then up and see their terms&conditions, best timing etc.

Deciding to take advantage of some last-minute offer and heading for some unplanned weekend escape can prove to a really smart investment, especially if you take some time to analyze the best deals on the net. Sometimes, 2 or 3 hundred dollars would do the trick, so you don’t even have to empty your piggy bank. Sites like dealbase.com can save you up to 75% percent of your accommodation price.

For example, if you decide to book a room in the glamorous New York New York Casino in Las Vegas through may 31, you could pay as little as 59$ per night (which is only a quarter of the room’s initial price). Another great discount comes form King George Hotel in San Francisco, where you can establish a temporary headquarters for only $59 per night. If you’re decided to head for the West Coast, you could as well try the 4-star Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Resort, where a room can cost you only $73 per night. If you’re really interested in hotel deals, don’t hesitate to check the site’s ‘big savings hotel‘ section.

We all know that luxury comes with a price, but keeping your eyes wide open for internet deals can considerably shrink the cost of your comfort. If you hurry up and book a Hilton hotel by the end of January with Hotels.com, you could enjoy all the luxury associated with this world-famous brand for half the price.

The Hilton January Sale applies for various location across Europe, including some major tourists attractions like London, Prague, Stockholm or Florence. Spending a weekend at the 5-star Hilton Stockholm Slussen will give you the chance to be hosted right near the city center and enjoy the famous Hilton Breakfast for an amazing rate of 70 euros pppn. The best thing about this winter sale it that it gives Europe travelers the chance to enjoy all the privileges of 4-star and up accommodation for mid-range prices, not to mention the enormous advantage of being located in a central area. For terms&conditions and a complete list of locations, check out the Hotels.com ‘promo’ section.

Venetian has a very good offer:

Love is in the air at The Venetian. We have put together an enchanting offer for our favorite guests to give you plenty of reasons to cozy-up at our elegant resort.

From $129/night:

• Complimentary upgrade to a Luxury View Suite at The Venetian
• Late Check Out
• $30 off service of 50 minutes or more at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
• 20% off bill at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Palazzo
• 20% off bill at Postrio Bar & Grill by Wolfgang Puck
• Buy 1 gondola ticket, get 2nd ticket at 50% off
• 2-for-1 Champagne cocktail at Laguna Champagne Bar at The Palazzo
• Buy 4 cupcakes and receive 1 complimentary coffee at Sweet Surrender
• Buy 4 cupcakes at Sweet Surrender, get 1 free Lavazza coffee at Café Presse

Save $10 by booking online!
Call-in rate starts at $139, mention promotion code: EVXRMNC

If you’re back on tacks hunting for travel deal this week, maybe it would be a good idea to check the discounted hotel rates available on HotWire.com. The hotel deal of the day comes from Sparks Hotel in Nevada, where you can enjoy a four-star accommodation for as low as $39 per night (the offer is valid on a five night stay basis, starting with January 13^th or January 24^th). In Portland, Oregon, you can even be upgraded to a 5-star level and end up paying a modest amount of $79 per night. The offer is valid for numerous luxury hotels all across the nation, and most nightly rates are situated between $50 and $100 (for example, 4-star hotel room in Cleveland would cost you around $54, while a 4^1/2-star hotel in New Orleans can give you a similar deal for $63).

Since the site’s deal section is constantly updates, it is highly recommended that you checked out their hotel offers yourself.

If you decided to spoil yourself with a short vacation during this winter break but you haven’t got the time to book a hotel, Booking. com comes with a comfortable solution for you. The site offers some great rates for luxury hotels, in some of the coolest touristic spots around the globe.  Just as an example, a night in a New York 4-diamond hotel like the ‘Crown Plaza Times Square’ can cost you only $179.10 (the site can also display prices in several currencies).

You could as well choose to go to London or Dubai and enjoy the benefits of an trendy, upscale hotel for a relatively modest sum of money. A night staying in Park Lanes Mews Hotel in London can go down to $107.29, while the 5-diamond, state of the art Jebel Ali hotel in Dubal will charge  you and incredible $122.58 per night if you book it now. All you have to do is type the name of your preferred location in the site’s search bar and choose some dates. After all, we all deserve some five-star accommodation, especially when it’s Christmas.

With winter claiming its rights and Christmas knocking at our doors, it’s time we forgot about our worries and head for some hot destinations. And by hot I don’t mean just literally hot (like in Mexican beaches or the Bahamas) but also some important touristic hot-spots like Las Vegas, New York City or Orlando. For this kind of destinations, Expedia has come out with some really special hotel rates, valid within the next few days.

Hence, you can book online a Manhattan hotel for as low as $52 per night (offer is valid till December 28^th). If you want to take your family to Orlando’s beaches, a night at the hotel can cost you only $40 pp.  There are also some really awesome last minute hotel deals available, especially for the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. Staying in a Vegas Hotel between December 17^th and December 30^th can take around $39 out of your pocket (but you can also have the magnificent Bellagio for only $129 a night). If any of these sounds appealing, you can find out more on Expedia’s deal page.