But it is a way of hooking us with trial status, just like the challenges with the airlines. I had only stayed at a Hilton in London a couple of years ag but the CNTU bonus got me stay 5 times even though I only needed 4. So, even when I could have found a cheaper hotel on the road, I booked a Hampton (which would be the 5th stay, 1 more than needed). Frankly, I don't care about the upgrade on the rooms - it's the free breakfast that matters more.
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Ms.DtG
[This message has been edited by dgordon (edited 11-22-2002).]