Hi all,

I apologize if it's the wrong forum, but I dont know where to post this. I am currently a Marriot Elite Silver member. The problem is that you need to stay 50 nights to qualify for gold (75 for Platinum). I also use Hilton HHonors and have 75000 or so points sitting there, but the qualifying criteria for Hilton is high too.

Where I travel for business, I can stay at Sheraton (most convinient), or Marriott / Hilton / Fairmont (equally convinient or inconvinient).

I am considering trying a different program. My options are SPG (Sheraton, Four Seasons etc) or Fairmont Presidents Club. SPG gets me Gold status with 25 nights, Platinum at 50 for similar benefits. Fiarmont seems most generous, giving Platinum for 30 nights with somewhat better benefits (Premier is awarded after only 10 nights). I can do 30 nights, I cant do 50. For that reason, I am considering Fairmont. I am also considering a Aeroplan card that among other benefits, gives Fairmont Platinum status.

So, dear forum, is there a comparison of these programs somewhere that helps me make my decision?