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Black Friday Just Hit These 8 Luxury Hotels Around the World

by aoife.oriordan

Nov 22, 2023

Black Friday spares no hotel this season, and these 5-star luxury properties around the world have some great deals on deck for travelers to save big. From London to the Maldives to New York City, here’s some top-notch hotels welcoming you with big offers this holiday season.

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Orange County, California

Now’s your chance to stay in this hotel’s newly renovated guestrooms, enjoy some oceanfront golf, and indulge in the on-site spa and seven dining outlets. This Black Friday, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach offers up to 50 percent off stays when booked before Nov. 26. The deal is valid for travel through April 30, 2024. To book, visit here or call 800 722 1543 and mention “Cyber Sale.”

Conrad

© Conrad Punta de Mita

Conrad Punta de Mita, Mexico

Head to this exclusive gated community to experience personal concierge services, spacious suites with outdoor showers and plunge pools, and oceanfront dining. Enjoy even more with Conrad Punta de Mita’s sale. Save up to 40 percent off rates starting at $399 per night when booked by Dec. 15. Deal applies to travel Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2024. Book this offer.

guestroom

© The Landings Resort & Spa

The Landings Resort and Spa, St. Lucia

Stay in a one-, two- or three-bedroom villa complete with butler service and plunge pools at The Landings Resort and Spa. In addition to these luxury accommodations, guests enjoy unlimited use of watersports, a 7,000-square-foot spa and more. This season, book a stay before Dec. 1, stay seven nights and only pay for five, totaling 29 percent in savings on a two- or three-bedroom Marina suite. Guests also receive $100 in spa credit, daily breakfast and more. Offer applies for travel Jan. 6–Dec. 20, 2024. Blackout dates apply. Book this offer here using code CYBER2023.

Maldives

© Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island, Maldives

Boasting 67 beach and overwater villas, Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island is more than just a resort. Guests are spoiled with six culinary experiences, a Talise Spa, extensive leisure facilities and more than 50 weekly activities. For Black Friday, save up to 30 percent off accommodations and receive complimentary breakfast and dinner daily, as well as shared speedboat transfers (for reservations of five nights or more). Act fast to save and book Nov. 24–25, for travel Nov. 24–Dec. 19. Visit here to book.

Carlton

© The Carlton Tower Jumeirah

The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, London, United Kingdom

In the heart of Knightsbridge, this 5-star property features London’s largest naturally lit swimming pool; award-winning, Kew Gardens-inspired afternoon tea service, advanced spa and health club services; and more. Book before March 27, 2024, and receive a complimentary fourth night when staying three nights, breakfast service, airport transfers and access to world-class wellbeing facilities. Offer applies for travel through March 31, 2024. Call 44 (0) 20 7235 1234 or visit here to book.

The James

© The James – NoMad

The James New York – NoMad

Home to a lively lobby with happy hours and live music and a signature restaurant and speakeasy lounge, The James New York – NoMad never sleeps. Guests of the James New York – NoMad can also spoil themselves with on-demand, in-room spa treatments  thanks to the hotel’s new partnership with Naturopathica. Book through Nov. 27 for travel through Aug. 31, 2024, and save up to 30 percent off room rates, as well as receive a 2 p.m. early check-in and late check-out. Book here.

exterior

© The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection, Illinois

Located just 20 minutes from Chicago, this upscale property serves as an escape for travelers seeking large gardens, immersive dining experiences and English-style accommodations. This season, save up to 20 percent for Marriott Bonvoy members and 15 percent for non-members when booking by Nov. 28 for travel Nov. 26–Jan. 15, 2024. Book this offer.

Hilton

© Hilton Los Cabos

Hilton Los Cabos, Mexico

Soak in views of the Sea of Cortez at this popular property. Here, guests enjoy access to four renowned golf courses, seven dining outlets, a beachside spa and immersive excursions. This Black Friday, save up to 35 percent off accommodations and receive $100 in resort credit. Book by Dec. 15 for travel Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2024.

 

 

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