Courtesy of Homewood Suites

By Maryann Hammers

If you find yourself on the road in a strange city, you usually can count on finding a big-name chain hotel. But some big brands offer something else, too: military discounts.

La Quinta Inns & Suites offers a 12-percent discount for active duty, retired, and reserve military members and veterans. Your stay includes free breakfast, fitness rooms, and free Wi-Fi. The pet-friendly hotel chain also offers a Military Rewards program with additional discounts and offers for upgrades and free nights. Book online at www.lq.com/military, using promo code MIL, or call (855) 464-5739.

The entire family of Hilton Hotels — including favorites like Homewood Suites (such as the Los Angeles hotel at LAX, pictured above), DoubleTree , Embassy Suites , Hampton , Home2 Suites , and more — offers a Military Family Rate for active duty and retired servicemembers and veterans and their families. Rates vary by location, but the discount translates into about 10 percent off regular prices. Find more details. When booking online, use promotion/offer code MFR. Call (800) 446-6677.

Red Roof also offer a 10-percent discount to active duty and retired military members. Additionally, family members of military members receive a 10-percent discount when visiting an active duty servicemember at his or her base. Learn more. Use VP code 606732 when booking. Call (800) 733-7663.

You need not own a timeshare to stay at a Marriott Vacation Club resort — you also can rent the home-like accommodations. U.S. active duty, retired, and National Guard and Reserve servicemembers get a 15-percent discount at more than 50 resorts in popular destinations including Orlando, Fla.; Hilton Head, S.C.; Las Vegas, New York City, Hawaii, and Boston. Rent up to two guestrooms, suites, or one- or two- bedroom villas with kitchen, separate living and dining areas, multiple televisions, private balcony/patio, washer/dryer and free Wi-Fi. Book online at Marriott.com using promotional code XYD, or call (888) 236-2427.