We have recommended Quikbook, the hotel reservations company, before, and gladly do so again, especially for its new "Great Getaways" concept, in which they offer deep discounts on spa and golf resorts, family-friendly and trendy hotels, historic and five-star properties, as well as casinos and "the best" of Florida and California. September rates at these luxury resorts and hotels can be as low as $71 per room (a savings of $28 per night) at the Casino Magic Biloxi in Mississippi or $79 at the Townhouse Hotel in Miami Beach--regular price $99.
Quikbook now has over 1,200 hotels in its system, organized not only by destination but also by other categories such as "premier," a grouping that includes the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas ($209 per room, instead of the usual $275) and Willows Lodge in Woodinville WA ($195 instead of the usual $275).
Here are some other sample categories and savings to whet your appetite:
- Golf Getaways, as low as $75 (regularly $99) at the Golf Villas@Oro Valley in Tucson
- Spa Retreats, as low as $225 (down from $285) at the Houstonian Hotel Club & Spa in Houston
- Family Fun Getaways as low as $89 (regularly $139), also in Houston at the Hilton NASA
- Hip Hotels such as the House of Blues in Chicago at $105 (save $64 per night)
- Historic Hotels includes Denver's Brown Palace at $139 (save $86 per night)
- Seaside Favorites at Loew's Miami Beach at $199 (cut by $90 per night)
- California features the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco at $150 (regularly $189)
- Florida offers the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami for $98 (regularly $155)
Quikbook does not require prepayment or charge fees to cancel or make changes to existing reservations except on gaming hotels and its economy class properties. Their Web site has hotel profiles, with several photos of each hotel, lists of amenities and services, detailed maps and comprehensive destination information.
They say they offer a lowest-price guarantee on their properties in more than 80 US cities and resorts. For information or to make reservations, visit www.quikbook.com (24 hours/7 days a week) or phone 800/789-9887 (or 212/779-7666) weekdays between 9 and 7 ET. You can fax them at 212/779-6120 or email at info@quikbook.com.
