Sdsearch Thanks for the response. Choice did actually request for a credit card to confirm this stay when I booked it over the phone.

And I did show up to my reservation, so the Priority Club example is a bit of a stretch. If you don't think there is anything wrong with my experience above, then that's your call. Like I said, I am not dealing with this sort of situation again and I didn't appreciate the response of Choice. I have too many options out there to worry about a company who can't figure out what they are offering.