I have to take make an exception to this statement. Maybe the very best of the CPs will match up with some FS Marriotts. But in general they are a step below FS Marriotts (and that step can be pretty big for some.) I would say a better comparison would be Intercontentals and FS Marriotts. And there are far fewer of ICs than FS Marriotts.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't think about PC as a possible alternative program. I do agree that it has some very good promos and earning opportunities. The problem with PC is that if one is staying at FS hotels, it just doesn't match up as well to Marriott (and Hyatt and SPG as well.) But if one is staying at lower end properties, PC has great coverage and some decent properties.