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Best Western Gas Giveaway Promotions

With gasoline prices at record highs and the American Automobile Association (AAA) reporting increases in standard vacation costs, families hitting the road this summer are likely to be spending more than they anticipated. Best Western International, the world’s largest hotel chain, hopes to alleviate the family vacation cash crunch by offering everything from free gas cards to special discounted packages at many of its one-of-a-kind properties across North America.

The following Best Western hotels are offering either gas gift cards or gas-related discounts:

  • Best Western Tuscan Inn: located in San Francisco’s famous Fisherman’s Wharf, is offering the “Vroom Special Rate.” The rate includes a one-night stay, complimentary wine reception in the evening and a $20 Shell gas card. The rate is available for $189 ($209 on weekends) June 1 through October 31and $159 from November 1 through December 31, 2006 ($179 on weekends). Double occupancy, 8.5% tax excluded. To book, call (800) 648-4626 or visit www.tuscaninn.com .

  • Best Western Lighthouse Hotel: in Pacifica, Calif., is offering a $50 gas card to guests that stay three or more nights. When making their reservation online, guests should enter "Gas50" in the promotional code field. The gas card is presented at check out. Valid through May 25, 2006, this promotion is not available with any other promotional offer, corporate negotiated rate, or special group rate. Rates start at $99 (double occupancy, 10% tax excluded). To book, call (800) 832-4777 or visit www.bestwesternlighthouse.com .

  • Executive Inn: in Salt Lake City, Utah by taking advantage of the “Gas and Go” package that includes a $15 gas card for each night stay. Guests receive complimentary breakfast and free Wi-FI. The price of the package is $79 per night (double occupancy, 11.1% tax excluded). To book, call (800) 327-2803. Be sure to ask for the Best Western “Gas & Go” package for $79.95. www.bestwestern.com

  • Half Moon Bay Lodge: in Half Moon Bay, Calif., is offering a $50 gas card to guests that stay three or more nights. When making their reservation online, guests should enter "Gas50" in the promotional code field. The gas card is presented at check out. Valid through May 25, 2006, this promotion is not available with any other promotional offer, corporate negotiated rate, or special group rate. Rates start at $129 (double occupancy, 10.5% tax excluded). To book, call (800) 710-0778 or visit www.halfmoonbaylodge.com .

  • Best Western Jamaica Bay Inn: in Marina del Rey, Calif. Guests who stay more than three nights will leave with $50 to fill up their tank just by entering “Gas50" in the promotional code field when making their reservations online. The gas card is presented at check out. Valid through May 25, 2006, this promotion is not available with any other promotional offer, corporate negotiated rate, or special group rate. Rates start at $159 (double occupancy, 13% tax excluded). To book, call (888) 823-5333 or visit www.bestwestern-jamaicabay.com .

  • Music Capital Inn: and Best Western Center Pointe Inn in Branson, Mo., are offering a unique “Gas Buster Program.” From April 28 until September 29, 2006, families will receive one $50 Gas Buster discount card for every $40 worth of gas receipts dated within the previous two days of arrival to one of Branson’s many Welcome Centers. The card will also entitle them to discounts at either hotel for up to five nights. More information regarding this program can be found at www.explorebranson.com . For reservations at the Best Western Music Capital Inn, call (877) 334-8378. For the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, call (888) 334-1894. www.bestwestern.com

  • Blue Sea Lodge: in San Diego, Calif., is offering a $50 gas card to guests that stay three or more nights. When making their reservation online, guests should enter "Gas50" in the promotional code field. The gas card is presented at check out. Valid through May 25, 2006, this promotion is not available with any other promotional offer, corporate negotiated rate, or special group rate. Rates start at $145 (double occupancy, 10.5% tax excluded). To book, call (800) 258-3732 or visit www.bestwestern-bluesea.com .

  • Fireside Inn: in Cambria, Calif. Spend at least three nights and receive a $50 gas card. Just enter "Gas50" in the promotional code field when reserving a room online, and receive a gas card at check out. Valid through May 25, 2006, this promotion is not available with any other promotional offer, corporate negotiated rate, or special group rate. Rates start at $119 (double occupancy, 9% tax excluded). To book, call (888) 910-7100 or visit www.bestwesternfiresideinn.com .

  • Sunrise Hotel: in Redondo Beach, Calif., is offering a $50 gas card to guests that stay three or more nights. When making their reservation online, guests should enter "Gas50" in the promotional code field. The gas card is presented at check out. Valid through May 25, 2006, this promotion is not available with any other promotional offer, corporate negotiated rate, or special group rate. Rates start at $109 (double occupancy, 12.5% tax excluded). To book, call (800) 334-7384 or visit www.bestwestern-sunrise.com .