Originally Posted by
tom_MN
Choice Hotels will status match PC Platinum to Choice Platinum (I just did it).
For me, it is a struggle to reach platinum, requiring at least 20 nights/year and signing up perfectly for just the right promos. I stay in low rate areas and can't use the PC credit card for work.
I'm in it for the free nights, and love that I can get them all over the country in out-of-the-way places (try that with Marriott or Hyatt). Pointbreaks hasn't worked for me (yet).
I like the Hilton brand, but the free nights are just not as easy as with PC.
You can also match to Club Carlson Gold. I've been staying at CC properties recently and I'm quite impressed by the program so far. (their recent promos have been really good)