On the Ave Hotel, from $209 per room per night
When you book the Waterfall Quest package, you'll get a one-hour cruise on a New York Water Taxi to see the Waterfalls installations (the two included tickets are valued at $50). You'll also receive a bottle of wine upon arrival. The hotel is located on Broadway, the main artery of the Upper West Side, and near the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Rates start at $209 per room per night.
When: Through Oct. 15, 2008.
Details: Does not include taxes of 13 percent or local fees of $4 per room per night. Based on single or double occupancy.
Contact: 800/509-7598, ontheave-nyc.com.
Millenium Hilton Hotel, from $229 per room per night
Book the Waterfalls Package, and, in addition to one night of accommodations, you'll receive two tickets for New York Water Taxi's one-hour cruise, a $50 value (or choose the sunset cruise, also valued at $50 for two). You'll see all four waterfall installations on the tour with narration, and then you can use your included South Street Seaport coupon book to guide you around the historic area. Also receive a free glass of wine when you dine at Harbor Lights Restaurant. Rates start at $229 per room per night.
When: Through Oct. 13, 2008.
Details: Does not include taxes of 13 percent or local fees of $4 per room per night. Based on single or double occupancy.
Contact: 212/693-2001, hiltonfamilynewyork.com.
Hotel Le Bleu, from $254 per room per night
Forget the crowds of midtown Manhattan—locals have been raving about Brooklyn for years, and the tourism industry is starting to catch on. The new Hotel Le Bleu is offering a special 15 percent discount on its standard room rates. Most of the 48 rooms have balconies, plus a big-screen plasma TV. The hotel, located in the Park Slope neighborhood and near several subway lines, is also opening a brand-new lounge, the Vue, with views of Manhattan's skyline. Staying in Brooklyn will open up a new world of tourism possibilities. For instance, you can see the exhibits at the nearby Brooklyn Museum of Art or tour the Brooklyn Brewery. Rates start at $254 per room per night.
When: Through Sept. 1, 2008.
Details: Does not include taxes of 13 percent or local fees of $4 per room per night. Based on single or double occupancy.
Contact: 866/427-6073, hotellebleu.com.
Apple Core Hotels, from $280 per room per night
The Bicycle Built for Two package is offered at five midtown New York City hotels: Comfort Inn Midtown, La Quinta Inn Manhattan, The Hotel at Times Square, Ramada Inn East Side, and Red Roof Inn Manhattan. The package includes a two-hour bike rental (worth $28) and a map for exploring 843-acre Central Park. After cycling, take a break with an included hot dog and French fries at the Boathouse's express café, a $14 value. Breakfast daily is included in the rate. Rates start at $280 per room per night.
When: Through Aug. 3, 2008.
Details: Does not include taxes of 13 percent or local fees of $4 per room per night. Based on single or double occupancy. Use promo code BICYCLE.
Contact: applecorehotels.com.
Buckingham Hotel, from $339 per room per night
Thanks to the Central Park Zoo package, you'll stay in a suite with a fully equipped kitchen and receive four tickets (two adults, two kids) to the Central Park Zoo, a $22 value. There will be plush animals in your room to take home as souvenirs, plus a replenishing afternoon snack. The zoo is just a short walk from the hotel, which is across the street from Carnegie Hall and has hosted artists and performers such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Giuseppe De Luca. Rates start at $339 per room per night.
When: Through Sept. 7, 2008.
Details: Does not include taxes of 13 percent or local fees of $4 per room per night. Based on single through quad occupancy. Use promo code Zoo.
Contact: 888/511-1900, buckinghamhotel.com.
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Interested in more than the city? There's a special summer deal going on with 215 hotels and other properties across New York state: When you book two nights, you'll get the third night free. For more tips on what to do, visit the state's official tourism site.
Getting there: In a recent search, Kayak produced these round trip fares to New York City in early August: $179 from Boston (Delta), $220 from Miami (American), $269 from Kansas City (Northwest), $319 from Chicago (American), $430 from San Francisco (United), and $466 from Seattle (Delta).