IHG vs Marriott
Jan 18, 2017, 9:00 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
How much extra per night do you pay for the 5k bonus points rate? When I see it available it's commonly a $35 add-on to the BAR, which is typically already $10 higher than my fully refundable AAA rate. That yields a cost of 0.9cpp. Redemption opportunities worth significantly more than that are few.
Jan 19, 2017, 8:39 pm
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
While I'd prefer HIX to CY too, the closest equivalent in the Marriott program to HIX is not CY but Fairfield. And Fairfield tends to have a more varied complementary breakfast than HIX does (for example, usually fresh cut fruit of some sort, which I've never seen at HIX).
Jan 20, 2017, 4:28 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Motown
Programs: DL, WN, AA, IHG Diamond, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,408
While I'd prefer HIX to CY too, the closest equivalent in the Marriott program to HIX is not CY but Fairfield. And Fairfield tends to have a more varied complementary breakfast than HIX does (for example, usually fresh cut fruit of some sort, which I've never seen at HIX).
And IMO, Fairfield is definitely a step below HIX.
Jan 20, 2017, 8:56 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,536
My preference is free travel over on property perks. IHG is the winner for meaningful points earning. A traveler with a greater importance on free breakfast or a lounge would view the comparison differently.
My most recent stay of $400 tax included earned just over 20,000 points with plat bonus, credit card, birthday bonus, and prorated Accelerate goals. 20k will get me a free night in about half of the IHG properties.
My most recent stay of $400 tax included earned just over 20,000 points with plat bonus, credit card, birthday bonus, and prorated Accelerate goals. 20k will get me a free night in about half of the IHG properties.
Jan 20, 2017, 10:06 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 7,265
Just spent down my point stash today for a London trip. I like the free $200+ a night hotel rooms a lot better than a light breakfast I can get on my own for $3-$6 at the coffee shop across the street from the hotel. (I'm a caffeine and light pastry breakfast person.)
Jan 22, 2017, 1:08 am
#22
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Mucci des Salons Ouvrants
Posts: 3,025
I prefer the Marriott chain of hotels over Hilton so if the price is right I will always choose a Marriott now. Shame as I was very loyal to IHG for years but they have fallen behind with what I want from a programme.
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Jan 22, 2017, 10:18 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Germany, Austria
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, ALL Silver,, Miles&More
Posts: 1,122
Still IHG Rewards Club is interesting - generous points earning, promotions, many hotels in Europe, good properties to redeem.
IHG has the midscale brand HIX (breakfast incl.) everywhere.
I will not replace IHG by Marriott.
IHG has the midscale brand HIX (breakfast incl.) everywhere.
I will not replace IHG by Marriott.
Jan 23, 2017, 2:05 am
#24
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MAN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Spire, UA Silver, Dennis The Menace Fan Club
Posts: 1,457
I'm actually a Marriott man and stay around 40 nights a year at their hotels as I prefer them to Hilton or IHGs offerings, but when in smalle cities, or on a tighter budget the ubiquitous HIX, where I am now for the third stay this year, comes to the rescue. Usually I'm doing 40 nights with Marriott and 20 with IHG, but this could be a tight year, so IHG may fir the first time ever exceed Marriott nights...
Jan 23, 2017, 9:27 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
My preference is free travel over on property perks. IHG is the winner for meaningful points earning. A traveler with a greater importance on free breakfast or a lounge would view the comparison differently.
My most recent stay of $400 tax included earned just over 20,000 points with plat bonus, credit card, birthday bonus, and prorated Accelerate goals. 20k will get me a free night in about half of the IHG properties.
My most recent stay of $400 tax included earned just over 20,000 points with plat bonus, credit card, birthday bonus, and prorated Accelerate goals. 20k will get me a free night in about half of the IHG properties.