Originally Posted by
gardener
True enough, but:
1) the points last forever and the free nights expire
But the value of those points is pretty poor...especially given the 40K for 25 nights promo.
Originally Posted by gardener
2) I like Marriott
IMHO, they have 2 things going for them...they are everywhere, and they are consistent across brands.
Originally Posted by gardener
3) I have just achieved LT gold (800 nites) and am working on LT platinum. I am not aware of other chains even offering LT status and since I am retiring next month LT status will be very worthwhile to me as my stay pattern goes from 80 nites a year to maybe 30.
Hyatt also does lifetime status.