Originally Posted by
Boraxo
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.
Well, this gets back to the adage: rewards are like cameras, the most valuable are the ones you will actually use.
Like you said: it depends on the property. The Hyatt card comes with two nights at ANY Hyatt worldwide, but the sign up reward does expire in 12 months. There have been people who have signed up for the Hyatt card and then used those 2 free nights for some extremely expensive vacations. Depending on how you would use it, the Hyatt sign up bonus is the most valuable; but do not sign up for the Hyatt card until you know you can use the reward.