Originally Posted by
kymbakitty
I have to say that I never saw a Holiday Inn property that would even begin to sway me. I'm not saying there aren't amazing Holiday Inn properties, but in my experience, it's the Hilton's and Marriott's that attract me.
Well, you should note however that Intercontinental Hotels are also part of the Priority Club loyalty-scheme, and they have some decently impressive properties and resorts as well (like the IC Bali Resort, the one in Cyprus or Miami to mention something within the US). So including these and also those Crowne Plazas that offer reasonable quality I would rate Priority Club on par with Hilton or Marriott.
On a more general note, I just went through my stay-listing for the recent year and found only a single Courtyard stay..
As mentioned before by others the lack of breakfast is the deciding factor for me. When in the US I usually stay at Residence Inn properties for the added space and the full-size refridgerator (besides free breakfast), when in Europe it is mostly Full Service because of the free breakfast and lounge access as a Platinum.
Have tried a Springhill Suites in the US recently (a newly renovated one) and was positively surprised by the value I received...if only their room-descriptions would actually match reality (the one-bedroom I reserved was actually what one would consider a studio at a RI).
Greetings - Dirk