I got the 10 for 20 promo. I can make that without a lot of trouble. My reason for even trying is get to the 200K award (this will put me over the top). After that, it looks like it will be time to move on to another hotel chain.

I worked hard to become Gold this year with Marriott. I did this in early September and have been underwhelmed in how I have been treated by Marriott properties since then. I keep getting 'Yes, we have upgraded you to a very nice room, but nothing is available on the conciege level'. Grrrr.... The folks at Courtyard are the only ones who have gone out of their way for me.

I was comped to Gold at Starwood till early 2001(by a kind member of FlyerTalk) and have a couple more stays with them by the end of the year. I was also comped to Gold by Hilton to 2002(have no reason why - just received the the card with a welcome note).

I think that for next year, I will concentrate on Hilton. For the same number of stays that I had with Marriott, I can make top tier with Hilton and may still have enough stays left to make 2nd tier with Hyatt.

I really like the consistency of the Marriott product, but I get the same treatment regardless of status, so why bother trying to get status.

Sorry for venting.



[This message has been edited by BillMorrow (edited 11-15-2000).]