Deal: Free nights, half-off deals during Preferred Hotels sale

Well ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Preferred Hotel Group is starting a winter sale on rooms at 110 hotels worldwide that offers a third night free or takes up to half off the room rate.

The deal: I like this sale because it works for a nearby getaway and a faraway trip. Some examples of prices and savings:

The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los Olivos, Calif., offers a third night free for rooms that come with breakfast and wine-tasting. In an online check, I found availability for a garden or spa room Dec. 15 to 18 that breaks down to $250 a night plus tax when you figure in the free night; comparable rates for the same reservation start at $395 a night plus tax.

Military-base-turned-posh-hotel at Cavallo Point in Sausalito, Calif., features discounted room prices as part of the sale. I found a historic room with a queen bed Dec. 12 to 15 for $337 a night plus a $25 daily resort fee and tax; the room would usually cost $395 a night plus tax and fees. The fees cover free Wi-Fi, valet or self-parking, gym access, yoga class and a shuttle to and from the nearby ferry that goes to San Francisco.

You also can shop sale prices at The Farmhouse Inn in Forestville, Calif.; Wine & Roses in Lodi, Calif.; and Pier 2620 Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

When: Sale prices are based on availability and good for stays through March 31 in North America and Feb. 15 in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Details: To get these deals, check out the list of all hotels and resorts on the Winter Sale booking page or call the number below.

Info: Preferred Hotel Group Winter Sale, (866) 990-9491