Special offers from Starwood for California residents.

These days, the best things about living in California are the weather and the scenery. And a special offer from Starwood makes it easier for California residents to take advantage of both.

Through May 31, Californians who stay two nights at a participating Starwood hotel or resort get the third night free. For those who can’t stay three nights, discounted rates are available.

Save nearly 40% at Seattle’s Inn at the Market.

The Inn at the Market is one of our favorite hotels in Seattle.   The lively Pike Place Market is at your doorstep.  And Seattle’s best dining and shopping is a short stroll away.   But you don’t have to leave the hotel to eat well.  The Inn’s three restaurants -- Campagne, Café Campagne, and Bacco -- are all excellent.

Rooms have luxury amenities like Tempur-Pedic mattresses, plush bathrobes, in-room safes, and mini fridges.  And the Elliott Bay-view rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. 

Water-view rooms are ordinarily $255 a night.

Starwood offering big discounts in Hawaii.

Some of the finest accommodations in Hawaii belong to the Starwood Hotels & Resorts group.  And right now, they’re offering Starwood Preferred Guests (SPG) a great deal on 11 of their Hawaii properties. 

First off, they’ve discounted their rooms rates by 35%, and they’re giving SPG members double points.  When you stay the minimum number of nights -- five or three, depending on the property -- you’ll also get one night free.  And to top it all off, you’ll get breakfast for two each day and a free room upgrade.  Some of the properties are even offering a double room upgrade.