Originally Posted by
4getofn
Let me clarify .. You are certainly free to book in both places, but trying to get night credits and points in both hotels is what will get you in trouble.
I stay checked in on long term stays and then take short trips elsewhere (mostly for business) to such an extent that I've been averaging over 400/nights a year the last several years. Marriott has sent me a few nasty grams....probably 1 a year....and each time I've written back suggesting that if Marriott has a problem with this practice or they feel I'm not entitled to points because I've been overly loyal, they are free to close my account at any time. I've never heard back....
This policy is one of the reasons we've starting moving away from Marriott. So far, SPG and Hilton don't have an issue.