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5 Ridiculous Hotel Perks That Will Change the Way You Book a Room
If you're like most travelers, you're probably going to travel search engine websites to find the best prices on hotel rooms. While you're probably finding great deals, chances are you're passing up on some pretty cool perks that you can only get when you book directly with the hotel.
Finding these deals can require some extra research, and even phone calls. And some hotels don't list all of their best perks on their websites, so it could also behoove you to enlist the help of a travel agent. Also keep in mind that if you find a hotel you love, it's probably worth calling to see what kind of enticement they might offer you to book. In all cases, you'll want to make sure you confirm during your booking that you are getting the perk on offer.
Here are some examples of what you might be able to score.
1. One Day of Unlimited Golf & $100 Spa Credit
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson offers guests a $100 credit for spa treatments plus an unlimited day of golf at the resort's private 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
2. Red Carpet Kids Experience
If your kids are into Hollywood glitz and glamor, the Peninsula Beverly Hills red carpet experience could turn into a truly memorable stay. The package includes a red carpet VIP entrance where paparazzi will photograph the kids upon their arrival, a personal butler to cater to their needs, a personal photographer, a green-screen studio film shoot, red carpet premiere at The Paley Center for Media and, of course, swag bags for all.
3. Discount Cirque du Soleil tickets & Free Nightclub Admission
Book a room at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and get 30% off tickets to KÀ by Cirque du Soleil. After the show, you can enjoy complimentary admission to the hotel's trendy Hakkasan nightclub.
4. Daily Free Round of Golf
Even if you're an unskilled novice, the golf deal from Grand Hilo Naniloa Hotel on the Hawaiian island Maui is pretty sweet. The hotel offers guests nine free holes of golf every day at the adjacent Naniloa Volcanoes Golf Course. TeeOff.com describes the course as one of the finest in East Hawaii.
5. Rodeo Drive Personal Shopper
Want some help navigating the swank shops along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills? The Beverly Wilshire offers guests a 90-minute personal shopping experience when booking direct with the hotel.
Of course, if you're using a hotel rewards card to book your hotel, you'll get even more bang for your buck than the previous perks alone can provide.
Remember, when you're looking for a hotel rewards credit card, it's good to find a card that offers rewards and benefits worth more than the annual fee. The best cards will offer points toward free night stays that are worth 2% or more than the cost of the purchases. Also, top hotel credit cards will offer you elite status in the hotel's loyalty program, as well as credit toward reaching the next level sooner.
You can find more details on what to look for when applying for a hotel rewards credit card and other helpful information in the expert guide to credit cards with hotel points on Credit.com. (You can also find a list of the best travel rewards card in America here.) And, remember, rewards cards generally require a good credit score to qualify. You can see your credit scores for free on Credit.com
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