Daily Hotel Deals (Groupon-Living Social-Voyage Privé-Bloomspot-etc)
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Daily Hotel Deals (Groupon-Living Social-Voyage Privé-Bloomspot-etc)
I started this thread back when Groupon was the main player in daily deal hotel offers. Now, there are a plethora of sites, some much better than others. My email inbox overflows with alerts everyday, but over the last year and a half, I have my favorites. Never have I seen a Groupon for less than 50% off. Voyage Privé, Jetsetter and SniqueAway offer worldwide luxury at various discount percentages. LivingSocial and Bloomspot have post-worthy deals every once in a while. Rarely do I spend more than $100/nt on hotel stays, so TripAlertz hasn't appealed to me at all.
Groupon's international sites aren't officially for non-native buyers, but we've had reports from Flyertalkers they've successfully bought and used certificates. You'll need to be creative when filling in your address and billing details. See posts #335, #425, #428, #499, 1074, #1396, #1400.
After a year and a half, I have finally purchased my first deal (Groupon's $99/nt Embassy Suites Boston Logan), so don't have firsthand experience using these. Another disclaimer is, I use use Google Translate to read non-English sites. (Good for an occasional laugh. )
Posting these deals is rewarding, but time-consuming. Please PM for my referral / invitation links to any of these sites whenever possible. Feel free to contribute what you find, but please remember posting links with your referral ID is against FT rules. You can request people PM for the information.
Thank you and happy & safe travels!
For answers to general questions:
Groupon FAQ
Hotelyo how does it work Good for Europe & some offers have penalty-free 72hr cancel.
Voyage Privé US Terms of Use [Last day to book will be 31 January 2012.]
Voyage Privé UK Help
Jetsetter FAQ
SniqueAway Questions?
Vacationist FAQs
LivingSocial home page
Bloomspot Help Center
TripAlertz How it Works
PrivePass home page
ImpulseFlyer is a Singapore-based site that offers luxury Asia hotel and resort flash sale discounts. PM me for an invitation link, which includes a $20 credit valid for 3 months.
Got Daily Deals FAQ
Australia
StarDeals (Groupon's Austalian site) FAQ
Spreets (Australia) How it Works
Scoopon (Australia) FAQ
OurDeal (Australia) How it Works
Cudo (Australia) How Does it Work
Going to, or live in Arizona? Check out: azcentral.com's Travel page.
Feriendeal (Switzerland) http://www.feriendeal.com/
:-: :-: :-:
Groupon Australia's StarDeals Travelcity
Groupon Austria City Travel
Groupon Brazil Hoteis & Viagens
Groupon China Travel
Groupon France Voyages
Groupon Germany Reisen & Hotels
Groupon India Travel Deals
Groupon Italy Hotels & Viaggi
Groupon Poland Podroze & Hotele
Groupon South Africa Hotels & Travelling
Groupon Spain Viajes
LivingSocial Escapes
DailyDeal (Germany) Travel Deals
:-: :-: :-:
Cashback / rebate sites, check evreward.
Groupon:
Discover Card 15%
Chase Ultimate Rewards 12%
Upromise 8%
Big Crumbs 6.4%
Mr Rebates 6%
FatWallet and Ebates 3%
Groupon UK: Quidco 6%
LivingSocial:
FatWallet 3% (8/7/12 currently 6%)
Ebates 4%
SpaFinder
Luxury Link Great for lower-cost destination such as Budapest, Asia and interior-Mexico. And as I posted in the coupon codes thread, check out the "$100 off first purchase" codes. Sister site Family Getaway, too.
Groupon's international sites aren't officially for non-native buyers, but we've had reports from Flyertalkers they've successfully bought and used certificates. You'll need to be creative when filling in your address and billing details. See posts #335, #425, #428, #499, 1074, #1396, #1400.
After a year and a half, I have finally purchased my first deal (Groupon's $99/nt Embassy Suites Boston Logan), so don't have firsthand experience using these. Another disclaimer is, I use use Google Translate to read non-English sites. (Good for an occasional laugh. )
Posting these deals is rewarding, but time-consuming. Please PM for my referral / invitation links to any of these sites whenever possible. Feel free to contribute what you find, but please remember posting links with your referral ID is against FT rules. You can request people PM for the information.
Thank you and happy & safe travels!
For answers to general questions:
Groupon FAQ
Hotelyo how does it work Good for Europe & some offers have penalty-free 72hr cancel.
Voyage Privé UK Help
Jetsetter FAQ
SniqueAway Questions?
Vacationist FAQs
LivingSocial home page
Bloomspot Help Center
TripAlertz How it Works
PrivePass home page
ImpulseFlyer is a Singapore-based site that offers luxury Asia hotel and resort flash sale discounts. PM me for an invitation link, which includes a $20 credit valid for 3 months.
Got Daily Deals FAQ
Australia
StarDeals (Groupon's Austalian site) FAQ
Spreets (Australia) How it Works
Scoopon (Australia) FAQ
OurDeal (Australia) How it Works
Cudo (Australia) How Does it Work
Going to, or live in Arizona? Check out: azcentral.com's Travel page.
Feriendeal (Switzerland) http://www.feriendeal.com/
:-: :-: :-:
Groupon Australia's StarDeals Travelcity
Groupon Austria City Travel
Groupon Brazil Hoteis & Viagens
Groupon China Travel
Groupon France Voyages
Groupon Germany Reisen & Hotels
Groupon India Travel Deals
Groupon Italy Hotels & Viaggi
Groupon Poland Podroze & Hotele
Groupon South Africa Hotels & Travelling
Groupon Spain Viajes
LivingSocial Escapes
DailyDeal (Germany) Travel Deals
:-: :-: :-:
Cashback / rebate sites, check evreward.
Groupon:
Discover Card 15%
Chase Ultimate Rewards 12%
Upromise 8%
Big Crumbs 6.4%
Mr Rebates 6%
FatWallet and Ebates 3%
Groupon UK: Quidco 6%
LivingSocial:
FatWallet 3% (8/7/12 currently 6%)
Ebates 4%
SpaFinder
Luxury Link Great for lower-cost destination such as Budapest, Asia and interior-Mexico. And as I posted in the coupon codes thread, check out the "$100 off first purchase" codes. Sister site Family Getaway, too.
Last edited by boxo; Feb 17, 2013 at 3:05 pm
#2
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This weekend's Groupon for Washington, DC:
-- Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, Bedford, PA
-- $149 (value $270)
-- Valid for stays till 31 January 2010
-- Blackout date 12/31/09
-- 8% tax not included
Purchase by this Sunday 11:59pm ET.
-- Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, Bedford, PA
-- $149 (value $270)
-- Valid for stays till 31 January 2010
-- Blackout date 12/31/09
-- 8% tax not included
Purchase by this Sunday 11:59pm ET.
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This weekend's Groupon for Denver:
-- Candlewood Suites in Golden, CO
-- $54 (value up to $100)
-- Stay by 6 January 2010
-- Tax not included.
-- Purchase cert by Sunday 29 November 2009.
-- Candlewood Suites in Golden, CO
-- $54 (value up to $100)
-- Stay by 6 January 2010
-- Tax not included.
-- Purchase cert by Sunday 29 November 2009.
#4
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WOW!
This weekend's Chicago Groupon:
-- The InterContinental Chicago
-- $99+
-- Certs expire 03/12/2010
-- Valid for stays 12/6/09 - 3/12/10.
-- Blackout 12/11-12/12/09, 12/31/09 or 2/24/10 - 2/26/10.
-- 15% tax not included.
Remember to purchase by Sunday night, midnight CT. While supplies last.
Also, if you are a first time Groupon user, please PM me for my referral link.
-- The InterContinental Chicago
-- $99+
-- Certs expire 03/12/2010
-- Valid for stays 12/6/09 - 3/12/10.
-- Blackout 12/11-12/12/09, 12/31/09 or 2/24/10 - 2/26/10.
-- 15% tax not included.
Remember to purchase by Sunday night, midnight CT. While supplies last.
Also, if you are a first time Groupon user, please PM me for my referral link.
#5
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Two hotel Groupons this weekend: San Francisco & Austin
San Francisco Groupon
-- Omni Hotel
-- $159 (up to $279 value)
-- Room & cont. breakfast for two.
-- Expires 04/04/2010
-- Valid on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights only.
-- Not valid 2/13/10 and 2/27/10.
-- Tax in the amount of $24.75 is not incl.
Austin Groupon
-- Vintage Villas Hotel & Event Center
-- $59 for $119 credit toward room.
-- Expires 12/30/2010
-- Limit 5 per person, for self or as gifts.
-- Limit 1 per night per room.
-- Tax not included.
Remember: purchase weekend Groupons by midnight Sunday, local time. And if you're new to Groupon, please PM me for my referral link.
-- Omni Hotel
-- $159 (up to $279 value)
-- Room & cont. breakfast for two.
-- Expires 04/04/2010
-- Valid on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights only.
-- Not valid 2/13/10 and 2/27/10.
-- Tax in the amount of $24.75 is not incl.
Austin Groupon
-- Vintage Villas Hotel & Event Center
-- $59 for $119 credit toward room.
-- Expires 12/30/2010
-- Limit 5 per person, for self or as gifts.
-- Limit 1 per night per room.
-- Tax not included.
Remember: purchase weekend Groupons by midnight Sunday, local time. And if you're new to Groupon, please PM me for my referral link.
#6
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This weekend's Groupon for Dallas:
-- Marriott Towneplace Suites in Desoto
-- $49
-- Limit 3 per person.
-- Stay by 8/31/2010.
-- Blackout dates 2/12-2/14.
-- Purchase by Sunday midnight CT.
-- Marriott Towneplace Suites in Desoto
-- $49
-- Limit 3 per person.
-- Stay by 8/31/2010.
-- Blackout dates 2/12-2/14.
-- Purchase by Sunday midnight CT.
Last edited by boxo; Aug 3, 2010 at 11:40 pm
#7
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San Francisco & Los Angeles (Pismo Beach)
Groupon San Francisco:
-- The Fairmont San Francisco
-- $158 incl tax.
-- 72 hr adv reservation required.
-- One cert per night.
-- Stay by 4/30/2010.
-- Blackout dates: 2/19, 2/27, 4/16 & 4/17.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight PT.
Groupon Los Angeles:
-- SeaCrest Resort, Pismo Beach
-- $150
-- Includes wine tasting package, Thu-Sun 1pm.
-- One cert per stay.
-- Stay by 5/1/2010.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight PT.
And if you're new to Groupon, please PM me for my referral link.
-- The Fairmont San Francisco
-- $158 incl tax.
-- 72 hr adv reservation required.
-- One cert per night.
-- Stay by 4/30/2010.
-- Blackout dates: 2/19, 2/27, 4/16 & 4/17.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight PT.
Groupon Los Angeles:
-- SeaCrest Resort, Pismo Beach
-- $150
-- Includes wine tasting package, Thu-Sun 1pm.
-- One cert per stay.
-- Stay by 5/1/2010.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight PT.
And if you're new to Groupon, please PM me for my referral link.
#8
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Programs: DL PM/MM, AA ExPlat, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia, National ECE, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,579
Apparently not the most important city (okay, maybe I'm biased ...).
Groupon Kansas City:
-- The Hotel Phillips
-- $69 (tax and gratuity not included)
-- Includes breakfast for two and a bottle of "house wine"
-- One cert per night
-- Stay by 5/1/10
-- Blackout Dates March 11-13
-- Reservations required, subject to availability
This could be used on the Friday night of the MCI BBQ DO V (that is the last night it is valid), and it is a decent location for the Friday night activities.
Groupon Kansas City:
-- The Hotel Phillips
-- $69 (tax and gratuity not included)
-- Includes breakfast for two and a bottle of "house wine"
-- One cert per night
-- Stay by 5/1/10
-- Blackout Dates March 11-13
-- Reservations required, subject to availability
This could be used on the Friday night of the MCI BBQ DO V (that is the last night it is valid), and it is a decent location for the Friday night activities.
#9
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Charlotte
Ha, ha Beckles! Sorry MCI! In my defense, Groupon cities were added faster than I could keep up.
Charlotte Groupon:
-- The Blake Hotel
-- $70
-- Romance pkg: champagne, breakfast & parking.
-- One cert per night, max two used consecutively.
-- Stay by 8/1/2010.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight ET.
Charlotte Groupon:
-- The Blake Hotel
-- $70
-- Romance pkg: champagne, breakfast & parking.
-- One cert per night, max two used consecutively.
-- Stay by 8/1/2010.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight ET.
#10
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 254
Groupon San Francisco:
-- The Fairmont San Francisco
-- $158 incl tax.
-- 72 hr adv reservation required.
-- One cert per night.
-- Stay by 4/30/2010.
-- Blackout dates: 2/19, 2/27, 4/16 & 4/17.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight PT.
-- The Fairmont San Francisco
-- $158 incl tax.
-- 72 hr adv reservation required.
-- One cert per night.
-- Stay by 4/30/2010.
-- Blackout dates: 2/19, 2/27, 4/16 & 4/17.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight PT.
#11
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Columbus (Logan), Ohio
Groupon Columbus:
-- Inn at Cedar Falls
-- $110
-- Includes breakfast, $25 spa cert & goodies basket.
-- Limit one cert per person, but may purchase more as gifts.
-- Stay by 5/15/10.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight CT.
-- Inn at Cedar Falls
-- $110
-- Includes breakfast, $25 spa cert & goodies basket.
-- Limit one cert per person, but may purchase more as gifts.
-- Stay by 5/15/10.
-- Purchase by Sunday, midnight CT.
#12
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Baltimore, MD
Groupon Baltimore
-- Harbor Magic Brookshire Suites
-- $62/nt + $9.95 + tax
-- Subject to availability.
-- Not valid Feb. 12–14 or 28; Mar. 26–28; Apr. 1–3.
-- Purchase by Sun, Feb 7 midnight.
-- Harbor Magic Brookshire Suites
-- $62/nt + $9.95 + tax
-- Subject to availability.
-- Not valid Feb. 12–14 or 28; Mar. 26–28; Apr. 1–3.
-- Purchase by Sun, Feb 7 midnight.
#13
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Austin
This is the first midweek hotel Groupon I've seen. They're usually offered on Fridays through the weekend.
Groupon Austin
-- Mansion at Judge's Hill
-- $85
-- Add'l 15% tax.
-- Limit 4 certs per person.
-- Includes $30 breakfast credit.
-- Stay by 8/11/2010, based on availability.
-- Blackout dates: March 12–20, May 20–22
-- Purchase by (today) Wed, Feb 10 midnight CT.
If you're new to Groupon, please PM me for my referral link.
Groupon Austin
-- Mansion at Judge's Hill
-- $85
-- Add'l 15% tax.
-- Limit 4 certs per person.
-- Includes $30 breakfast credit.
-- Stay by 8/11/2010, based on availability.
-- Blackout dates: March 12–20, May 20–22
-- Purchase by (today) Wed, Feb 10 midnight CT.
If you're new to Groupon, please PM me for my referral link.