pretty much, the price of the hotel is the way to maximize the hotel MR points given back.

So a $100/night gives you more points than the $85/night.

So if your client expenses can take it ... the higher room is the more personal reward.

And i assume you don't have status yet where you could get bonuses. Once you get plat status > different hotel brands give options to get 200 or 500 point check-in bonuses. Not a concern yet for you.

So if you can muster it ... the higher room gives you the best reward. Of course, MR points aren't everything! sometimes i don't take a FF even if higher slightly because i don't like rooms that open to the outside, or if the CY charges you breakfast and you wanted a free meal ...

so weigh your personal otions, but $$ / MR is the algorithm.