Originally Posted by
stifle
Valuing the free nights at 50,000 points, it means you'd need to be spending $5,000 or equivalent in your 4 stays or 10 nights before double points will be better for you. Entirely possible depending on where you stay, but don't forget you get VIP and Points and Points bonuses irrespective of which promo path you choose.
True.
But after 6 months, if you don't use them, the value of the free night certificate is zero, while the extra bonus points will still have value.
So, high spending may not be the only reason to opt for the double points.