Money-saving deals for an urban family getaway.
By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
JW Marriott Washington DC (The Marriott)
A weekend in a big city with kids isn’t ever going to be dirt cheap, but when business travelers hit the summer pause button and sweltering temperatures send urbanites to the beaches and mountains, hotels start putting sweet deals on the table. Here are five big-city hotels where you can save on a getaway this summer.
Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square (Hampton Inn)
Where: New York City, New York
Why: Because this mid-priced midtown Manhattan hotel invites you to take full advantage of its terrific location in shadow of an iconic landmark. Book the Empire State Building package and receive accommodations, complimentary breakfast and wi-fi, plus two adult tickets to the 86th floor observatory at the Empire State Building (worth $58 right there). Use promo code L-PEK.
Boston Harbor Hotel (Boston Harbor Hotel)
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
Why: Because this luxury hotel on Rowes Wharf offers killer harbor views, a super location near the North End, complimentary wi-fi, and a terrific outdoor concert series from Tuesday to Friday throughout the summer. Book the Suite Dreams package and save up to 50 percent on a two-night stay in a suite.
Where: Washington DC
Why: Because this luxury DC hotel has an enviable address just blocks from the White House, National Mall, top restaurants, and more. Book two weeks in advance with the Stay More and Save offer and save 20 percent on a four-night stay through Sept. 1, 2014. Use promo code SPU.
Conrad New York
Room at Conrad New York (Conrad NY )
Where: New York City, New York
Why: Because this plush all-suite hotel has a great downtown Manhattan address near the National 9/11 Memorial and South Street Seaport, as well as a super promo on the table all summer long. Book the Family Fun package and receive suite accommodations, complimentary continental breakfast, four tickets on New York’s hop-on-hop-off water taxi, four tickets to the Children’s Museum of the Arts, free wi-fi and parking. Use promo code PBFFP1.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel (The Marriott)
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Why: Because this stylish downtown Chicago Loop hotel is within a short walk to Navy Pier, museums, theater and shopping. Save 15 percent when you book a three-night weekend stay through July 28, 2014. Use promo code 5AH.
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher contributed this to www.MiniTime.com.
