New York luxury hotel deals

Nowhere is the effect of the economic downturn more dramatic than in New York City, ground zero of the collapse of the credit bubble. With properties struggling to fill rooms, even luxury hotels are offering free nights and room upgrades to attract business and leisure travelers.

Here are some notable New York luxury hotel deals. Note that they are subject to availability. Most of these values are good through March 31, 2009.

Four Seasons New York — third night free

Peninsula New York — third night free (pictured above)

Gramercy Park Hotel — third night free for Deluxe, Loft, and Suite categories along with all the Virtuoso amenities including a 10% discount off the best available rate. Good until March 31, 2009; book by Dec. 30th.

The St. Regis New York — second night for $4. Book one night in a 1 BR Madison, St. Regis, Fifth Avenue, or Grand Suite at Rack rate; pay just $4 for the second night (the price of a room at the St. Regis in 1904).

W New York Union Square — third night free (Thursday - Sunday travel)


These values are typically available with the Virtuoso amenities, including complimentary daily breakfasts for two. Consult with your Virtuoso travel advisor for complete details and to take advantage of these unprecedented values at New York luxury hotels.

New York luxury hotel deals (search here on Google)


copyright (c) 2008 by David J. Ourisman. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website.
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St. Regis Bora Bora is now Virtuoso

The premier 5 star luxury resort on Bora Bora, the St. Regis is now a member of Virtuoso. Copyright (c) 2007 by David J. Ourisman. All rights reserved. This article is published at http://TravelHorizons.blogspot.com. I am a Virtuoso travel consultant, specializing in luxury travel. Please visit my travel website at http://MetaphorTravel.com.

The St. Regis Bora Bora is a stunning new luxury hotel on the east side of the atoll of Bora Bora. The most basic "room" is a large and gorgeous 1,500 square foot villa with flooring of exotic woods, large flat panel televisions in both the bedroom and separate living room, and spacious and elegant bathrooms. If your priority is spare-no-expense luxurious accommodations, the St. Regis will be your choice.

But nobody goes to Bora Bora to watch a flatscreen t.v.! The attraction is the lagoon itself. You will be mesmerized by the amazing aquamarine color of the water the instant you leave the airport for the short boat trip back to your hotel. 80 degrees warm and teeming with colorful tropical fish, you can slip right into the water from your overwater bungalow and snorkel to your heart's content. (No dragging snorkels, flippers, masks, towels, and beach bags to the water). Bora Bora is the perfect destination to spend a honeymoon, unwind for a week or more, get back in touch with nature, or simply pamper yourself in a luxurious five star resort and spa.

And now that the St. Regis Bora Bora is a Virtuoso property, you can enjoy exclusive Virtuoso amenities at the Best Available Rate available for the dates of your visit. Upgrades, complimentary breakfasts, airport transfers, flower turndowns, late checkouts, even a bottle of champagne to celebrate your arrival in Paradise! Just book through a Virtuoso agent.


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