Summertime in the Big Easy brings a lot of heat, but it also brings bargains at hotels and restaurants.

The International House is offering special nightly rates starting at $89 in July and $79 in August. Rates are based on availability, and blackout dates apply. Specify the Red Hot Summer Special when booking. Contact: 1-800-633-5770; www.ihhotel .com.

The Royal Sonesta Hotel is offering a French Quarter Fling promo, with nightly rates starting at $99 for double occupancy. The rate includes a bottle of champagne and a coupon book worth more than $150 for local restaurants and attractions. Use promotion code FQF when booking. Contact: 504-586-0300; www.sonesta.com /royalneworleans.

Hotel New Orleans has a Summer Sizzler package with rates starting at $89 per night, valid from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 for standard or king rooms. The rate includes free continental breakfast for two and free parking. Blackout dates are Aug. 9-14. Contact: 1-888-524- 1881; www.hotelneworleansconven tioncenter.com.

The New Orleans Marriott's Summer Getaways promotion offers nightly rates starting at $109. The offer is valid for Friday through Sunday stays through Sept. 30. A 14-day nonrefundable advance purchase is required. Use promotional code ADV when booking. Contact: 1-888-364-1200; www .marriott.com.

Save 10 percent off rates at the Prince Conti Hotel with the Summer Delights promotion. Use access code Delight when booking. Contact: 1-800-366-2743; www .princecontihotel.com.

Some area restaurants are taking part in the COOLinary New Orleans celebration through Aug. 31. Three-course menus are available for $20 and under per person for lunch and $30 and under for dinner. The offer is available at 28 restaurants, including Bayona, Brennan's, Commander's Palace and Tujague's. Go to www.cool inaryneworleans.com.

Jazz fans will enjoy the eighth annual Satchmo Summerfest, which runs July 31 through Aug. 3 at the Old U.S. Mint. The festival celebrates the life and music of Louis Armstrong with music, a Second Line Parade, a Jazz Mass, seminars and food. Most events are free. Contact: 1-800-673-5725; www.satchmosummerfest.com.

Tom Parsons is publisher of Bestfares.com.