Like everything else in life, having money makes travel easier.
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But that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank with each trip—that’s even true for holiday travel.
Though notoriously pricey thanks to the sheer volume of travelers, you can plan affordable trips no matter the time of year—at least in terms of hotels. While airfare is difficult to save on, that’s not the case with hotels.
With new booking platforms like HotelTonight sliding into the mainstream, there are dozens of hospitality brands offering exclusive savings worth up to 18% on the platform.
What does that mean for your holiday travel plans? You can find fantastic lodging for under $200 a night, letting you escape to some of the most popular winter destinations without forking over thousands for a two-night stay.
Just beware: HotelTonight runs on the philosophy of getting last-minute savings, which means two things for travelers. First, you need to be ready to book a room in the next few days. Second, these deals don’t last.
Budget-friendly hotels for under $200: East Coast
- AWOL Stowe (Stowe, Vermont) *Skiers and snowboarders: Keep in mind that Stowe is one of the best ski towns in the US.
- Bluebird Lake Placid (Lake Placid, New York)
- The Francis (Portland, Maine)
Last-minute hotel picks for under $200: The South
- CitizenM Austin Downtown (Austin, Texas) *This is one of my favorite hotels in Austin, Texas.
- Hotel Peter & Paul (New Orleans, Louisiana) *This isn’t just one of my favorite boutique hotels in New Orleans—it’s one of my favorite hotels in the country. Don’t miss out.
- 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection (Miami, Florida)
Budget-friendly hotels for under $200: Midwest
- 21c Museum Hotel (Chicago, Illinois)
- Omni Interlocken Hotel (Boulder, Colorado)
- The Brewhouse Inn & Suites (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Last-minute hotel picks for under $200: West Coast
- Sonder the Craftsmen (Los Angeles, California)
- Pasadena Hotel and Pool (Pasadena, California)
- Alder Inn (Lake Tahoe, California)
- Hotel Bijou (San Francisco, California)
