So I stay 25+ nights at an average spend of 200-300 per nights which is a MIN. of $6250 before incidentals, food, etc.... as part of the megas bonus offer

For that loyalty I get 50K bonus miles from Marriott which barely gets me 1 night at the same hotel I stayed to earn the free night. So basically I have to stay 25 Nights to get 1 free one? So If I can find a hotel 10 dollars cheaper I save 250 and can buy my own night. Imagine if I can find one 20 dollar cheaper....
Now I Just look at Marriotts. Soon I will look at others and I bet I can find the savings.