Agree with all said above. Additionally, when it comes to BWs, they can be very disappointing properties in the US, but great hotels in other countries. European BWs seem to overall have much higher standards, certainly higher than the average European Choice property (in my limited experience, anyway). In Australia/New Zealand, the properties I stayed at were somewhat average (mostly not horrible, but not great either). What Choice used to have was a pretty decent frequent guest program, but I'm afraid that since about 18 months that's no longer true (ridiculously high point requirements for free nights combined with not very exciting promos). Your best bet is to check tripadvisor.com for properties from either chain and go with the cheapest most decent one. I personally at this point prefer to get mileage credit to GP/BW points, but it might depend how often you stay in such hotels.