Originally Posted by bigguyinpasadena

aaupgrade a very good analysis of the programs-EXCEPT that there are intangibles which diffrenttiates SPG from MR that do not show up on paper very well.
In real life however,and my experience is echoed by others who actually have top tier in the these programs,SPG benefits far outweigh those of MR when it comes to redemption.
There should be no doubt that a most tier Starwood properties are head and shoulders above most top tier Marriott properies.
Also you leave out promotions-and I understand why.It is really hard to actaulize the benefits of the promos SPG runs.In real life I make more SPG points via the promos than I do on real spend.But I am probably an exception in this case.
So while I do appriciate your breakdown-it is not reflective of my real world experience.