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Hotel Discounts Part 1
Date: July 19, 2006
Author: David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

Most hotels in the United States, and many more around the world, offer some form of senior discount program. These discounts can be substantial, but it is always a good idea to check online for other special deals and promotions the hotels may be offering. Most hotel companies now guarantee that the lowest rates can be found on their own web sites.

SeniorDiscounts is very happy to bring a special discount to its SeniorDiscounts Card Members. Choice Hotels offers SeniorDiscounts Card members a 20-30% savings at more than 3,500 hotels across the United States. SeniorDiscounts Card Members can save at any Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, or Rodeway Inn. Simply call the toll free number 800-4CHOICE and quote the discount code listed on our web site. Card Members can also save online by going to www.choicehotels.com and entering the code in the Special Rate ID field. Advance reservations are required and this discount is subject to availability at participating hotels and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

InterContinental Hotels operates over 3,600 hotels worldwide under the brand names; Candlewood Suites, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Indigo and StayBridge. AARP Passport members receive a minimum 10% savings on the non-discounted room rate at any participating hotel in the US. This rate must be reserved by phone and cannot be obtained online.

Cendant is the world's largest lodging franchisor, with nearly 6,400 hotels around the world. Their brands include Amerihost Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, Wingate Inn and Wyndham. All of these hotel chains offer some form of discount for seniors.

Amerihost Inn & Suites provides a 50+ Program upon request. All guests 50 and older receive a 10% discount year round. Discount is off published rates and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Days Inn provides 10% off its standard rates to seniors 60 and older with valid proof of age. AARP members can also save 10% off, but only at participating Days Inn hotels. Black-out dates and other restrictions may apply. The discount is based on availability and can't be combined with other offers.

Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Travelodge and Wingate Inn all provide seniors over the age of 60 special senior rates with proof of ID. There is no set percentage off their standard rates. AARP members can also receive up to 10% off the regular room rate with advance reservations. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. The discount is based on availability and can't be combined with other offers.

At Ramada and Super 8 Hotels, AARP members can save up to 10% off the regular rate at participating hotels.

Wyndham offers members of AARP discounts of 35%-40% at participating Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

Marriott has over 2,800 hotels worldwide and operate under the hotels Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence, Fairfield, TownePlace and SpringHill. Seniors 62 and older save at least 15% on the room rate, which is available seven days a week. Discounted rooms are subject to availability, and a maximum of two rooms can be reserved per stay. There is no limit on the number of nights per stay. Guests must present valid ID with date of birth at check-in.

Hilton offers seniors 60 and older its Senior HHonors program at its over 2,300 hotels including: Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn and Suites, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites. Members receive discounted hotel rates and other benefits including: free membership for a spouse, additional rooms for family and friends at the same discounted rate when they stay the same dates as you, dedicated Senior HHonors reservation service, expedited Check-In and free morning newspaper. There are also discounts available on other services. Visit their web site for more details. There is a fee for this program and there are some blackout dates. Visit their web site for more information.

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