Autumn is always an affordable time to take a city getaway, thanks to the flurry of hotel deals that pop up this time every year. Case in point: This week's Travelzoo Top 20 newsletter includes a fantastic deal from the InterContinental group, which owns over 4,000 properties in chains ranging from all-suite properties, like Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, to upscale chains  such as Crowne Plaza and InterContinental.

Book by October 15 and you can snag a discount of up to 55% at dozens of properties under the InterContinental umbrella. Rates vary by property and dates. You could spend anywhere from $73 a night for a room at Staybridge Suites Atlanta Buckhead up to $153 a night for digs at Candlewood Suites Time Square in New York City. For extra savings, set your sights on a Holiday Inn (just $90-$100 a night fall weekends in Georgetown, Washington DC), where kids 12 and under eat free.