This is a reminder that the AH&LEF Auction on BiddingforGood.com ends at 3pm Eastern time today. There are some really good hotel deals in all regions of the US and all the major chains like Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Starwood and Ritz-Carlton have participating hotels.

This BiddingforGood.com link shows the hotels in alphabetical order which makes it easier for looking at hotels by brand. You will likely not get points or stay credit in your hotel loyalty program, but a deep hotel rate discount can make it all worthwhile.

There are some great bargains to be found based on my hotel rate checks in the past 30 minutes. There are less than five hours left for bidding.

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American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation’s (AH&LEF) Big Apple Auction offers more than 250 hotels around the USA for one or two night stays. The auction ends Tuesday, November 13 at 3pm EST.

Sample hotels:

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

• Value $119.00
• Leading Bid$40.00
• Time Left 3d 22h

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

• Value $160.00
• Leading Bid$55.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Sheraton Dallas Hotel

• Value $160.00
• Leading Bid$65.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport

• Value $229.00
• Leading Bid$80.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

• Value $300.00
• Leading Bid$90.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Grand Hyatt Washington

• Value $175.00
• Leading Bid$100.00
• Time Left3d 22h

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

• Value $279.00
• Leading Bid$100.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Hilton Americas-Houston

• Value $338.00
• Leading Bid$120.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

• Value $315.00
• Leading Bid$125.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Hilton Portland & Executive Tower

• Value $360.00
• Leading Bid$145.00
• Time Left3d 22h

Mandarin Oriental, Miami

• Value $405.00
• Leading Bid$200.00
• Time Left3d 22h

There are hotels around the country. Some hotel packages include breakfast, added bonuses like food, wine and activities. Many of these offers are good deals at this time. With almost four days left for bidding, many of these hotels will be overbid. Keep an eye on the bids, compare prices with hotel website rates, bid smart and you may land a great hotel stay bargain.

AH&LEF Big Apple Auction website.

Bidding ends 3pm EST, Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012.