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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 10:13 pm
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travelexpert
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,149
I am biased towards Marriott for three reasons:

Far more locations.

Ability to earn lifetime elite status.

Less spend to earn free nights.

Most significant downside with MR based on what I have read at FT is that Starwood is more generous with upgrades.
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