Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 18,128
I'd like to resurrect this thread but to consider only the signup bonus with these options:
(1) Chase Sapphire preferred (50k)
(2) Chase Hyatt (2 free nights)
(3) Chase PC (80k points)
My analysis is that PC is best if you are looking for IC nights as 80k will get you 2 nights at most IC properties (and within 20k at the most expensive ones) v. 50k with Chase. It also gets me 3 nights at an HIX on the CA coast that runs $200/nt on the weekends.
However if you want Hyatt nights then the question is whether 2 nights > 50k Hyatt points. Which in turn depends on the property.
I guess it boils down to where you plan to stay next and whether you want 2 nights at Hyatt v. IC. Am I missing something? We already have SPG and Marriott cards.