Hotels.com is advertising one free night anywhere for every 10 nights booked (at rate atleast $40/night to book, redeem for rate up to $400/night).

EDITED: Can't double up the programs due to HH terms and conditions.

My plan was to be loyal to HH in order to earn points and status, but I'm really not seeing the point anymore.

I have 14 nights completed on HH (Silver), and about 21,000 points. I went to look to book a reward stay, and the selection available to me for 21,000 points or less is pitiful.



Positives with HH as I see them:
- flexibility to use points for other things (not sure I would ever do that though)
- status / chance for upgraded rooms
- complimentary items / access at some hotels

Positives about Hotels.com program:
- flexibility to stay at any hotel chain wherever I travel
- earn free rooms quicker
- presumably easier to book a reward room (greater selection, plus each free stay earned is up to $400/night instead of on a points basis)


I'm just not sure the status benefits really matter to me enough to make up for the benefits of the Hotels.com program.

Can anyone make a case for me staying with HH?