New York City dazzles visitors this season with this 40%-off sale at The Milford with the following nightly rates:

• $99 ... Jan. 20-24, 27-31; Feb. 1-7, 18-28
• $109 ... Jan. 6-10
• $119 ... Jan. 11-19, 25-26; Feb. 8
• $139 ... March 1-7

As an added bonus, stays in January-February include free daily continental breakfast for two ($28 value). Stays in March come with an I Love NY bag of souvenirs. Surrounding March-April dates are also discounted.

All guests stay in this hotel's renovated rooms, which have sleek furnishings, bright colors and a queen bed. Peruse the holiday displays in Times Square, one block away, and the upscale shops along Fifth Avenue, three blocks east of the hotel.

Note: January-February stays are refundable up until 14 days before arrival. March-April stays have a 24-hour cancellation policy. There is a two-night minimum on all Saturdays. Guests have access to a temporary lobby while the hotel completes its renovation on the main lobby.