During the busy holiday season, the city�s hotel rates sky rocket and Broadway shows sell out. Travelers willing to wait until after New Year�s Day, when the crowds lessen, can stay at one of Apple Core Hotels� five centrally located hotels and save enough money to see an extra show. Valid through March 31, 2004, Apple Core Hotels� special rates start at just $89 including Continental breakfast. This promotional rate is based on double occupancy; rates for up to four people in a room start at $99.

Affordable and well-appointed, all five Apple Core Hotels properties offer such conveniences as on-site fitness centers, free Wi-Fi (hi-speed wireless Internet), in-room hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, telephones with data port and voice mail, and cable television with Web TV, on-demand movies and video games. Additionally, children under 13 stay free when sharing their parents� room, making a large room with two double beds, an economical choice for families. Couples looking for a romantic Valentine�s Day getaway can take advantage of the special Valentine�s weekend rate of $99 per night including Continental breakfast, based on double occupancy.

Apple Core Hotels� properties include the new La Quinta Inn Manhattan (17 West 32nd Street), Red Roof Inn Manhattan (6 West 32nd Street), Super 8 Hotel Times Square (59 West 46th Street), Ramada Inn East Side (161 Lexington Avenue), and New York City�s only smoke-free hotel, the Comfort Inn Midtown (129 West 46th Street). All rates are exclusive of tax and subject to availability. Promotional rates cannot be combined with other discounts. For information or reservations, contact Apple Core Hotels at (800) 567-7720 or (212) 790-2710. For real-time reservations, log on to Apple Core Hotels� interactive Web site, www.applecorehotels.com.

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