Sure there’s no shortage of hotel deals and discounts and coupons on the web. But there’s something to be said when these ‘offers’ come to you via Google.

Google Maps hotel offers

The Big G is gearing up for the beta launch of Google Offers, which is going to be something like Groupon. The initial launch cities mentioned include New York, Portland and San Francisco.

They’re promising that you’ll “get 50% off or more at places you’ll love.” Right now, all you can do is subscribe and wait for them to send you the offers once the service is launched for your city.

Or… you could go to Google Maps and find an offer for your city. How’s that? Well, the Big G has been offering coupons for a few years now, and earlier this year they started offering hotel discount offers on Google Maps.

For example, the Renoir Hotel in San Francisco is offering a $20 discount on their best available unrestricted rate of the day for walk-in bookings, exclusively for Google Maps users. You’ll have to print out this coupon and present it to the receptionist when you land up at the hotel.

The hotel is currently offering rates starting from $119, so with the coupon that works out to less than $100 for a room in a boutique hotel in downtown San Francisco. The hotel’s landmark building dates back to 1909, and Union Square and the cable car turnaround are just a few steps away.

In Portland, the Comfort Suites Southwest is offering 15% off on regular rates. Use promo code LGOOGL. In New York, you can save 30% at the Hotel Alexander in the Upper West Side with this coupon. This means you can get rates as low as $77 for a New York hotel near Central Park.

Photo – Google Maps snapshot

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Parrotheads have Jimmy Buffett as inspiration for hitting the road, but the rest of us will just have to make do with these hot summer deals and discounts.

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DiscoverAmerica:- From now until June 4, 2010, Discover America is offering ‘Daily Getaways’ at deeply discounted prices. 

Example:- One of six deals available on May 11, 2010 offers 2 nights for $225 in any category 3 premium Hyatt property worldwide. Estimated value $325, so you save $100.

Also, if you bid with an AmEx in the daily auction, you get a shot at a once-in-a-lifetime travel package which you won’t find anywhere else.

Hilton Worldwide Resorts:- Book at least three months in advance with a 30% deposit, and you get a 30% discount.

Hyatt Resorts:- Best of Summer hotel deals page from Hyatt Resorts allows you to quick-browse the individual summer deals from each resort.

Most are either 3rd, 4th or 5th night free offers, with additional discounts, resort credits and freebies thrown in. Some, like the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Fla., are even offering 30% off the daily rate. 

Also, as part of the Big Welcome Back offer, Hyatt Gold Passport members staying at any Hyatt worldwide through June 30, 2010 will earn a free night for every 2 stays. The free nights have to be redeemed before August 31, 2010.

Courtyard by Marriott:- Save 15% at nearly 700 participating Courtyard hotels in North America for weekend stays between May 20 and Sept 6, 2010. Book before May 16, 2010 using promo code NF2.

Also, Marriott members staying at any of the more than 3,200 participating Marriott hotels between June 1 and August 31, 2010 will earn 1 free night after every 3rd paid stay, plus up to $50 off a Hertz car rental.

SPG:- For every three stays at SPG properties between May 1 and July 31, 2010, Starwood Preferred Guest members earn a free weekend night redeemable through Dec 19, 2010.

Offer valid at more than 920 Category 1–6 SPG properties worldwide across all nine brands, including W, St. Regis and Sheraton. If you score more than one free weekend night, you can combine them to enjoy a full free weekend stay.

Omni Hotels & Resorts:- Omni is offering a ‘Buy One/Get the Second Night Free’ offer for summer weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day, available exclusively to members of the Omni Select Guest rewards program who have an email address on file in their profile.

Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts:- Euro travel bug? Book a 5 night stay with Intercontinental between 1 July-12 Sept 2010 and receive 1 complimentary night plus €100 F&B voucher to use in the hotel.

Wyndham:- Wyndham brands including Super 8, Microtel and Ramada are offering discount deals over 30% at participating properties in North America.

Photo – Sam Howzit

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