Sofitel Summer Sale If You Book By April 7th; NYC For $214!

The luxury collection of Sofitel hotels joins other hotel companies that are experiencing a downtown in business in discounting rooms with two sales.

The first, a six-day sale, offers very attractive rates through Sept. 7, 2009, if you're willing to book by April 7.

The 30% to 40% savings work out this way:

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower: rates begin at $179 a night before taxes
Philadelphia: $133
Los Angeles: $192
Washington, DC: $168
Montreal: $133 Canadian
Chicago O'Hare: $72
NYC: $214
Minneapolis: $72
Miami: $98
San Francisco (at Redwood City): $78

I find Sofitel's web site very confusing when trying to locate the above offer, so you might want to call Sofitel directly and request the six-day sale prices. (I received a press release on the subject, but there was no clear link to this offer in the press release, just as there wasn't on the company's web site.  Or at least I couldn't find one.)  The main reservation number that, irritatingly, can't be found on the hotel's web site, either, is 800-763-4835.

The second offer, called "Seasonal Diversion," offers a four-night stay for the cost of three nights.  Per-night rates are a bit higher than the sale above (The rate at the Chicago Water Tower hotel, for example, is $191 in this deal.)  This offer is good for stays through May 25th, and a late-check out (until 4 p.m.) is guaranteed.

Whichever deal you choose, you're getting a good price.