Originally Posted by
pinniped
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But I guess the problem is that we (Flyertalkers) would quickly figure out exactly which specific Fairfield Inn in the world was optimal and bombard them with "VMRs", thus impacting their ability to fill the hotel with real guests.
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You are likely correct. A friend of mine will be checking into the Alpharetta GA SHS this Saturday at $44/night just so she can get to 75 nights and make Plat for the first time. I found that for her in no time flat. Being in ATL, we can usually find a MR that is pretty cheap.