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Marriott HotelIn another sign of how companies have been forced to adapt to changing economic times, the average price for an American hotel room dropped 17% (year-over-year) during the first six months of 2009.

The average traveler booking a room in the U.S. can now expect to pay $115 a night, down from $139 during the first half of 2008. New York City and Washington D.C. were the priciest destinations on the list, although Las Vegas is the most popular destination. Gaming fans can grab a room in Sin City for an average of $82 per night.

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