Originally Posted by
NJUPINTHEAIR
Contrary to what others have said, I don't believe that SPG's cash and points has been gutted, and that it still remains a viable alternative, esp. for central city locations now that Marriott has placed them out of reach with its impending devaluation.
I agree. Basically till now C&P worked out cheaper , now with the new amounts its a wash , meaning it will cost the same as if you were using only pts. A Cat2 C&P was 1600 & 430 or 3k or 4k $ per pt meant C&P gave you more bang per pt, now it more or less will be the same amount as if you used all Pts
Big Difference is C&P earns Stay & Night credit with SPG (even with Hilton) but you earn Zippo with MR . If a person cashed in for 25 Stays @ Cat2s with SPG on weekends so for 75k (assuming there arent Gold or Plat = no Welcome gift) they will be Plat. Cash in the equivalent amount with MR and your a Nothing