For $99 per night, stay at a 4-star hotel on Chicago's Michigan Avenue, an area Frommer's deems "a little like New York’s Fifth Avenue and Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive rolled into one."

With spring rates as high as $269 per night, visitors can save as much as 60% when traveling over these dates, including New Year's Eve:

• $99 … Dec. 23-30, Jan. 6-19, 27-31
• $109 … Dec. 14-16, 21-22; Jan. 2-5, 20-26; Feb. 1-3, 8-10
• $159 ... Dec. 31; Jan. 1

Dec. 7-9 is also available at discounted rates. For $20 more per night, add parking to this deal (regularly $59 per night).

Rooms at the The Westin Michigan Avenue feature the Westin Heavenly Bed and marble bathrooms. Inquire about New Balance gear and apparel available for a fee to stay active while visiting. Outside the hotel during the holiday season, the lit-up street twinkles as shoppers stroll between stores while musicians play the sounds of the season.

Note: Rates require advance purchase and cannot be cancelled.