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Best hotel loyalty promotions for June
Free stays make everyone’s wallet happy, and these promotions will give you a head start.

Where to find hotel deals in Chicago this summer

Nine hipster hotels in Chicago for under $250 a night
The city’s hotel prices can be extremely high, but there are deals to be found.

Wyndham remakes economy brand
Wyndham is elevating the economy brand with new room prototypes and guest experiences.

NYU hospitality school to be named after Loews chairman Jonathan Tisch
New York University’s school of hospitality will be renamed the Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism

Crowne Plaza hotels to get a $200 million redesign
IHG will spend $200 million to re-invent its Crowne Plaza brand.

Hotels eliminate guestroom desks
Changing trends in the way travelers work is driving brands to get rid of desks.

Stay in the world’s smallest Airbnb rental available
Supposedly the smallest place for rent is open for people to spend the night in Boston. It’s only 25 square feet but then again it’s only $55 a night. Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) explains.

Favorite upscale hotels: Top picks from our travel panel
USA TODAY Road Warriors pick their favorite upscale hotel brands.

Photo tour: The CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla

Caribbean luxury: CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla
Flip-flop and Fendi-friendly, the resort offers an golf course, spa, cycling, tennis and more.

Eight iconic hotels that have inspired songs
There are some hotel names you just know, whether you’ve ever stayed there or not.

Tour Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget Hotel
Take a virtual tour through the historic hotel and casino on Downtown’s Fremont Street.

Le Méridien to spend $300 million on new and renovated properties
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, will spend $300 million to expand its portfolio of hotels worldwide.

Marriott testing rewards program for food and beverage purchases
Marriott tests rewarding customers not staying at hotels for food and beverage purchases.

Choice Hotels to offer discounts to those who book direct
Choice Hotels to offer loyal guests discounted rates for booking direct.

Wyndham hotels to reward guests for redeeming points
Wyndham Hotel Group will start rewarding loyalty club members for redeeming points.

Hilton lets guests choose rooms with views via Google maps
Loyal guests at Hilton hotels can now choose exactly where their rooms are.

Hilton’s frequent guests can now choose rooms with views
Loyal guests at Hilton hotels can now choose exactly where their rooms are.

Midscale brand Sleep Inn gets a modern look

Sleep Inn gets a wake-up call
Mid-scale brand Sleep Inn gets a more modern look.

Eight budget-friendly hotels in Nashville
Here are eight budget-friendly hotels with price tags of just about $100/night.

Signature scents at hotels: Love ’em or lose ’em?
Hotels are pumping smells into common areas, and even rooms.

What’s that smell? Creative hotel marketing
Hotels are pumping smells into common areas, and even rooms.

Super 8 art to come ‘Off the Wall’ at free art gallery tonight
Super 8 hotels will undergo contemporary redesign, get new art

IHG offers frequent guests discounts for booking direct
IHG will give its frequent guests discounted rates if they book directly with its hotels.

‘Do Not Disturb’ these hotel door hangers
Hotels across the country are getting creative with their “Do Not Disturb” signs.

Hotels get creative with their ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs

Nine stylish boutique hotels in Austin
Visitors can stay in stylish properties that, despite their small size, pack in plenty of amenities.

Surviving a dirty hotel stay
Maybe the real problem with hotels that ignore basic standards is that they’re tolerated.

Canadian chain Delta Hotels makes its U.S. debut
Delta Hotels and Resorts has made its U.S. debut in Orlando.

Marriott adds perks to its Rewards program
Marriott International will offer its most loyal guests additional perks.

Hotels with ridiculously expensive suites

Seven ridiculously expensive hotel suites around the world
From a royal spot in Abu Dhabi to a presidential pad in Las Vegas, these hotels have some of the world’s most expensive suites.

New Radisson RED brand debuts in Brussels
Carlson Rezidor’s new Radisson RED hotel brand has made its debut in Brussels.

Hyatt to offer rate discounts to guests who book direct
Hyatt Hotels will offer discounts to frequent guests who booking directly through them.

Aloft Hotels target ‘gap year’ travelers
Aloft Hotels offer special rates for adults taking gap years.

Great Southern inns and resorts for porch sitting
Whether in small towns or big cities, one of the most famous pastimes in the region is sitting on a front porch.

At St. Regis hotels, guests get to ‘saber’ the moment
St. Regis hotels entertain guests with nightly champagne sabering ritual.

Tour Las Vegas’ Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
TI hosts 2,665 rooms and suites, 10 restaurants and Vegas’ first Cirque show on the Strip.

Five myths about hotels
Will you get a better deal booking directly with a hotel rather than an online travel agency?

Best Western to expand its presence in Asia
Best Western Hotels and Resorts plans to open four new resorts in Thailand.

Forgot to pack something? Your hotel can help
Hotels can provide a surprising array of complimentary items, from deodorant to a bow tie.

Five historic hotels fresh off renovations
These properties retain their historic charm while providing modern comforts and amenities.

Revamped hotels mix historic charm with modern amenities

5 huge hotel bathrooms bigger than an NYC apartment
Who doesn’t like to live (or bathe) in the lap of luxury on vacation? These glamorous hotel bathrooms, from Dallas to Dubai are so large, you could fit an entire New York City apartment in them.

14 huge hotel bathrooms bigger than NYC apartment
When you’re on vacation, it’s nice to indulge and relax like you never would in your home.

14 over-the-top hotel bathrooms

14 massive hotel bathrooms that could fit an NYC apartment inside
When you’re on vacation, it’s nice to indulge and relax like you never would in your home.

Hyatt Hotels to take over the Thompson Miami Beach
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is adding another hotel to its new The Unbound Collection brand: the Thompson Miami Beach.

Starwood: 1st U.S. company to run Cuba hotels in decades
Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced that it has signed three hotel deals in Cuba, the first time a U.S. hotel company has done so in almost 60 years.Starwood beat out several other U.S.

Hotel CEOs talk mergers, Airbnb and robots
USA TODAY holds its annual roundtable of hotel industry CEOs.

Renaissance hotels get a revamp
The Renaissance hotel brand is having a renaissance, with a new modern look.

The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel gets a makeover
The nearly 90-year-old iconic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel is getting a makeover

Tour the fun Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Opened in 1946, the landmark Vegas property is fun and approachable in a prime location.

23 stunning ocean views in exotic destinations

23 stunning ocean views in exotic destinations
The beautiful views are found in far-flung locales like Zanzibar, the Maldives and Koh Tao.

Inside the Caribbean’s largest suite: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has unveiled an 8,000 square-foot penthouse suite.

Bill Marriott on towels, robots and more
UNION, S.C.—Legendary hotelier J.W. “Bill” Marriott Jr. says he never thought his company would become the largest hotel chain in the world when he joined it more than half a century ago.

Marriott: All towels at U.S. hotels will be made in USA
Production for bath linens is being moved to U.S. factories, company announces.

At Marriott, towel off with U.S. cloth
All hotel linens will be made in the U.S., company announces.

Introducing Connie, Hilton’s new robot concierge
Hilton Worldwide is testing out a robot concierge.

Caesars Entertainment renovates thousands of hotel rooms

First look at the Greenhouse Suite at 1 Hotel Central Park
The new 1 Hotel Central Park doesn’t have a rooftop terrace.

Florida’s hotel building boom

Hyatt Hotels launches 13th brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched a collection of independent hotels called Unbound.

10 stylish hotel rooms for under $100 a night
You can spend the night in style and on budget, if you know what you’re doing.

Langham Hotels to double its U.S. presence
Langham Hotels and Resorts is doubling its presence in the USA.

10Best: Why yoga is the new apres ski
Ski resort yoga classes are the latest trend for winter 2016.

IHG CEO pledges to let Kimpton maintain its identity
IHG marks one year of owning boutique hotel chain Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants.

10 hotel getaways inspired by Oscar nominees

10Best: Hotels with ties to Oscar nominees
For many movie fans, watching a film can trigger a vacation.

Sen. McCaskill introduces bill against hidden resort fees
Sen. Claire McCaskill is taking on so-called hidden resort fees.

Big cities where Airbnb is cheaper than hotels
In at least eight major cities, money-conscious travelers are better off booking an Airbnb.

The new Five Diamond hotels for 2016

This new hotel will have its own rainforest indoors
A hotel in Dubai will have a 75,000-square-foot rainforest built right into it. Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) explains.

42 hotels gain Forbes Five-Star status
Forbes Travel Guide today added 42 hotels to its prestigious list of Five-Star properties.

Forbes’ new Five Star hotels for 2016

Some hotels deliver happy surprises at checkout
Hotels are using the process as more than an opportunity to say “goodbye” and sign your bill.

Tour Las Vegas’ iconic Luxor Hotel and Casino
See what’s inside the landmark pyramid and sphinx on the south end of the Strip.

Top destinations for spring break 2016

10 most popular spring break destinations
Oyster.com calculated the 10 most popular destinations for spring break this year among U.S. travelers.

Photo tour: The all-inclusive, family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Cancun
The Hyatt Ziva in Cancun, Mexico is a family-friendly oasis in a raucous party town.

Congress comes to the aid of travelers, sort of
Congress proposed not one, but three ideas that could improve your next travel experience.

Cibolo Creek Ranch: Wildlife, movie sets, luxury
Cibolo Creek Ranch is an upscale resort in southwestern Texas.

Cibolo Creek Ranch has rich Texas history
Cibolo Creek Ranch is an upscale resort in southwestern Texas.

The toiletries war heats up at hotels
Amenities have come a long way from the days of generic shampoo and a bar of soap.

Eight smart travel predictions for 2016
2016 will be a great year to travel. And expensive. Maybe frustrating, too.

Toiletries from top hotel brands

Tasty holiday specials at hotels
These stays make Christmas special with sweets, edible activities and more surprises.

Fake online reviews trip travelers
Consumers who use reviews in their purchasing decisions need to be vigilant about fakes.

10Best: Hotel fireplaces this winter
These hotels offer some of the most stunning and snuggle-worthy fireplaces.

14 stunning treehouse hotels

14 stunning places where you can sleep in a treehouse
Hotels in the trees are a real thing these days — and many travelers seek them out.

3 Times Square hotels to view the ball drop on New Year’s Eve
Seeing the ball drop in Times Square on New Years Eve is a bucket list item for many people. But if braving the cold and masses of people doesn’t sound appealing, here are three Times Square hotels who offer viewing options on December 31st.

Hotel let attacker into woman’s room, lawsuit claims
None of several people at the property questioned man’s story or asked for ID, the suit says.

Travel improvements we hope to see in 2016
Travel companies are tuning in to their customers and giving them what they want.

Hotel building boom bringing 100,000 new rooms to U.S. cities
Travelers looking for a home on the road will have lots of new choices this year.

IHG reaches milestone, opens 5,000th hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the largest hotel companies in the world, is marking the opening of its 5,000th hotel.