Upscale last minute hotel rates

Starwood Hotels and Resorts' best last-minute rates are now available every Tuesday on the company's travel agent website, and they are commissionable. The new program, called Starpicks, consists of last-minute reductions of at least 20 percent off regular rates. More than 75 properties across all of Starwood's brands are listed each week and are bookable from Tuesday until Friday. The rates apply to the upcoming weekend at hotels and the next two weeks at resorts.

Starwood Hotel brands include Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Le Meridien and the Luxury Collection.

Check out their rates at http://www.starwoodhotels.com or call your local travel agent.

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