As to your question...Club Ramada, formerly Ramada Business Card (RBC) used to be alot better. You still earn 10 (12 for Gold) points per dollar spent during stays. But, credit card earning potential has diminished dramatically.

Also, award levels have increased to the point of non-competitiveness. One used to have to charge only $15,000 to earn a free domestic ticket (paid ticket that earns miles). The international tickets were a great deal, as well. I travelled to India and Africa, on free tix, back when the programm was good. Now, it takes far too many points for such an award. As well, they've placed a cap of 20,000 points per month on credit card earning potential($8,000 x 2.5 points/dollar)

As for properties, there are a few very decent ones, in a few big cities. These properties require the same number of points as lousy properties in the worst of cities. That remains Club Ramada's sole saving grace.