Marriott Hotels across Spain have quietly reduced rates for travel in winter to unheard-of rates -- starting as low as $50 per night. The best prices can be found around the December holidays.

Consider adding the following Spanish cities to your European winter vacation:

• Valencia
  AC Hotel Valencia (reg. $104)
  50€-55€ (US$65-$72) ... Dec.14-16; Jan. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
  65€-70€ (US$84-$90) ... Dec. 3-13, 17-31; Jan. 1-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
  
  
• Seville
  AC Hotel Ciudad de Seville (reg. $130)
  59.50€ (US$78) ... Nov. 26-30; Dec. 1-5, 26-30; Fri-Sun in January
  
  
• Toledo
  AC Ciudad de Toledo (reg. $143)
  59.50€ (US$78) ... Nov. 26, 30; Dec. 1-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
  68€ (US$89) ... Sundays-Thursdays January-March
  
  
• Madrid
  AC Hotel Carlton Madrid (reg. $130)
  75€-90€ (US$98-$116) ...  December
   
• Santiago de Compostela (Northern Spain)
  AC Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection (reg. $99)
  68€ (US$89) ... Nov. 26-28, 30; Dec. 1-5, 9-30; January
  
  
• Granada
  AC Palacio De Santa Paula (reg. $286)
  110.50€ (US$142) ... Nov. 26-30; Dec. 1-11, 14-24
  120€ (US$154) ... Jan. 6 - March 27