New York area: $18 rooms at Sheraton Lincoln Harbor in New Jersey

After spending $18 million on a makeover, the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel near New York City seized on the number 18 for a limited-time offer: Pay for a room at the regular rate and get the second night -- or a fourth night too, depending on how long you stay-- for $18.

The deal: The hotel sits on the New Jersey waterfront at Weehawken, across from Manhattan. In fact, user reviewers rave about the skyline view. The hotel is a short ferry ride from the Big Apple. Rooms start at $218 plus tax a night for this deal, which is good Thursdays through Sundays only, subject to availability. Use the promo code “18LTO” when making a reservation.

When: The offer is good through Aug. 31, but you must reserve by March 7.

Tested: You can peruse the details online at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor’s website but reservations must be made by phone.

I wanted to maximize the savings, so I decided to check on a four-night stay in which I could get two nights for $18. I called and found availability for April 14-17 with two nights at the $218 rate and two at the $18 rate; prices don’t include tax. That’s roughly $118 plus tax a night -- pretty good for a stay near the Big Apple.

Contact: Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, (866) 716-8115.