My first post on the HHonors Forum in a while ... I'm currently Marriott Rewards Platinum (have been the last couple of years). I don't spend enough nights on the road to make the highest elite level by nights/stays. My Platinum status comes from from about 30 nights and the rest from credit card usage (Chase MR card). I'm also HHonors Gold, but that comes from an MR match I received last year - I haven't stayed enough in Hilton properties this year to keep it next year, so I imagine I'll lose it soon.
The most reason for elite status for me (besides having points to spend for free nights, of course) is amenities available (free wireless, breakfast, upgrades) while traveling for work or pleasure.
So my question - I'm very intrigued by the Citi HHonors Reserve card. I would easily make the annual spend if used as primary card to reach HHonors Diamond annually. But I wouldn't be able to do enough (stays, nights, CC usage) to preserve both highest levels at HHonors and Marriott Rewards. Should I switch? Would appreciate thoughts from anyone, and particularly anyone on here who's given up MR Plat for HH Diamond.
My apologies in advance to the road warriors who consider me part of the group who are devaluing HHonors