Hotels are once again offering deals to lure summer travelers. While these deals can be enticing, always compare rates.

Kimpton Hotels' Sizzlin' Summer Sale offers nightly rates starting at $99, $129 or $179 for stays at participating locations. The offer is valid for travel June 26 through July 13 and Aug. 21 through Sept. 7. Locations include Alexandria and Arlington, Va.; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Los Angeles; New York; Portland; Salt Lake City; San Diego; San Francisco; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Seattle; and Washington, D.C. Blackout dates may apply. Contact: 1-800-546- 7866; www.kimptonhotels .com/promo_summersale _2008.aspx.

Travelers can save 20 percent on weekend rates with Omni Hotels' American Express Family Package when they stay two nights or longer. The offer is valid for stays through Aug. 31. Rates must be prepaid at least seven days in advance with an American Express card. The package includes accommodations, milk and cookies each night and a goody bag for kids. Contact: 1-888-444-6664; www.omni hotels.com.

Stay at Sofitel this summer for three nights or longer and enjoy a late checkout and a picnic basket filled with appetizers, a main course, dessert and drinks with the Chic Picnic promotion. The offer is valid for stays through Aug. 31 at participating properties worldwide. If you book before June 15, you'll also receive your fourth night for free. Contact: 1-800-763- 4835; www.sofitel.com. Click on Offers & Packages.

Marriott is offering a Texas Hotel Gas Card package. Travelers will receive a $25 gasoline card for each night they stay. The offer is valid for Thursday- through-Sunday stays through Sept. 15. A Friday or Saturday night stay is required. Use Promotional Code ZZ1 when booking. Rates start at $84 and are available at 39 participating Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites locations. Marriott is offering other gasoline deals at some properties. Contact: 1-800- 228-9290; www.marriott .com.

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Web site has a list of gasoline rebate offers available at hotels and bed-and-breakfasts across the state. Expiration dates range from mid- July to Aug. 1 and vary by property. Go to www.arkan sas.com/hotdeals and click on Gas Rebates/Offers.

Hyatt's Mid-America Summer Getaway Promo offers a $20 food and beverage credit per room per night for guests who stay at participating locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The promotion is valid for stays through Sept. 1. Hyatt also has a Mid-Atlantic Summer Getaway that offers 50 percent off food and beverage during your stay. That offer is available at participating locations in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., through Sept. 4.

Use Group/Corporate #82365 when booking either offer. Contact: 1-800-233- 1234; www.hyatt.com. Click on Specials & Packages, then click on Hyatt Special Offers.

The Philly Overnight Hotel Package offers two nights of accommodation with free parking, a teddy bear gift and a Macy's Savings Pass for 11 percent off purchases.

The package is available for two consecutive nights beginning any day of the week at more than 30 participating hotels. Rates for two nights start at $170. Go to www.gophila.com.

Tom Parsons is publisher of Bestfares.com.