I am top-tier in all 5 major chains. I have seen benefits drop in all of them. For me it is all about location and price since I pay for my stays out of my own pocket. If a particular location treats me well, I will return. When prices are similar or close for properties at different chains, I will look at bonus points and specials that might be on-going. The recent devaluation will not turn me away from Marriott as they have far too many properities in the locations that I go for me to ignore. My biggest complaint with Marriott is the 50% points for Residence Inn and Towne Place Suites. I like these because of the kitchen and when you are on the road as much as I am it is nice to able to prepare a meal once and a while. The other benefit that Hilton and SPG provide and Marriott does not is that award and C&P stays count towards status. That would be a nice bone for Marriott to throw to us after the big increase.