Best fares: Hotels tempt travelers with free night offers

Hotels are luring travelers during the slow fall season with free-night promotions. Some offers are for consecutive-night stays, while others are for future accommodations.

“Members of the Choice Privileges program will earn enough points for a free night after two separate paid stays this fall. The offer is valid with qualifying stays in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Ireland or Mexico through Nov. 30.

Hotel brands include Cambria Suites, Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, MainStay Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn and Suburban Extended Stay hotels. Travelers will earn a total of 8,000 points with this offer, which is enough for a free night at more than 1,000 locations.

Guests who stay at sister properties Econo Lodge or Rodeway Inn will earn double stamps for stays through Nov. 30. Guests will earn enough stamps for a $50 room credit after they stay four nights, a $25 room credit after three nights or a $10 room credit after two nights.

Contact: (877) 424-6423, www.choicehotels.com.

“Tea drinkers can receive a free consecutive night’s stay at a bed and breakfast when they purchase three boxes of Stash Tea. Customers will receive a certificate for the free night, along with a Stash Tea Guide to Bed & Breakfast Inns, when they mail in proof of purchase along with a check or money order for $3.95.

The certificate is valid for use through May 31, 2009. See www.stashtea.com/bboffer.htm.

“Hyatt again is offering the Faster Free Nights promotion, which allows guests to earn a free night after two paid stays are charged to a MasterCard. Qualifying stays are valid through Nov. 30.

Award stays are valid for travel through Jan. 31, 2008, and minimum stay requirements may apply. Guests must register for this offer before traveling and must provide their Gold Passport numbers at the time of reservation and at check-in.

Contact: (800) 514-9288, www.goldpassport.hyatt.com.

“Hyatt also has a “Sunshine on Sale” promotion, which allows guests who stay at participating Hyatt Resorts to receive a free consecutive night. Travel is valid through Dec. 19 at most locations. In addition, guests who pay with an American Express card will receive a $50 resort credit.

The minimum stay is three to six nights and varies by travel date and property. The free night will be deducted at checkout. Participating resorts are in the U.S., the Caribbean and Mexico. Blackout dates apply. Use offer code AEFALL when booking.

Contact: (888) 591-1234, www.hyatt.com/hyatt/specials/offers/details.jsp?category92007.

“ResortQuest Hotels in Hawaii is offering third, fourth or fifth nights free at participating properties. In addition, other perks are available such as a 2-for-1 luau dinner and show; kids stay, play and eat free; and a coupon book for dining, shopping, activities and more.

The offer is valid through Dec. 20 on Oahu and through Dec. 18 on the Big Island, Kauai or Maui. Ask for the “Free Nights & More Fall Specials” when booking.

Contact: (800) 514-1969, http://tools.resortquest.com/hawaii/fallspecials.

“Wyndham Resorts is offering free nights at some properties.

Receive a fourth night free for stays through Dec. 31 when you request the “Getaways ByRequest” offer when booking. Receive the sixth and seventh nights free for stays through June 30, 2008, when you ask for the “Stay 5 nights and get 2 nights free” offer.

These promotions are valid at participating resorts in Palm Springs, Orlando, the Caribbean and Mexico. The free nights will be deducted at checkout.

Contact: (800) 996-3426, www.wyndham.com/specialoffersrograms/details/resorts.wnt.