<p>Join Hilton Honors but more importantly, join via their MVP site: [Hilton</a> Hhonors|MVP](<a href=“http://www.hiltonhhonors.com/mvp]Hilton”>http://www.hiltonhhonors.com/mvp). This will fast track you to Gold Level HHonors membership which may prove invaluable for OOS parents such as myself. Also note the code at the bottom of the page this entitles you to reduced rates at the Hampton Inn. (This code does not work for Hilton Garden Inn). I regularly book the Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa East at $87. I have also booked game weekends for free with my points. </p>
<p>Join Marriott Rewards - I find the rates to be higher at the FI and Courtyard but they have great promos. If new and want to join, PM me as there is a refer a friend program in which you/I will get an extra 2,000 bonus points per stay. They are also ending a great promo for every other stay, you get a free hotel night for Cat 1-4. </p>
<p>I have also used the travelcoupons.com website with success.</p>