The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch at Beaver Creek in Colorado is just one of the many Ritz-Carltons offering free nights this summer.

by Katherine Hottinger on Travel Deals

Good news for Ritz-Carlton fans: This summer you can stay for three nights, pay for two; stay for five, pay for three; or stay for a week, pay for four. This last scores the biggest discount, at 43% off. (That discount is before taxes, which are applied to the night stays you pay for, and vary by location.)

Unlike many of the stay-for-free deals we've seen publicized lately, this promotion appears to be available at plenty of properties and in plenty of room classes: All Ritz-Carlton hotels worldwide are participating, among them some of Condé Nast Traveler readers' favorites, including Ritz-Carlton Gold List honorees in Half Moon Bay, California; Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, and Battery Park, New York City.

An example of the savings: A seven-night stay in June at Bachelor Gulch would normally cost $3,188 after taxes. When the last three nights are free, the total drops to $1,856--a cut of 42%.

Another plus: When you book this package, features such as daily Internet access, local phone calls, overnight parking, and breakfast for two are gratis.

Book by: There is no expiration date, but travel must be completed before September 30, 2009.

The catch: Rooms are available, but the deal is limited by supply. You're more likely to be able to take advantage of discounts if you're flexible about dates and locations.

How to book: Go to ritzcarlton.com/one, select the "Peace of Mind" package, and browse through city and resort locations.

Note: Upon booking, your free nights will be noted on your reservation, but will not be calculated into your total until checkout.