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Apr 8, 2013 | 4:58 am

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sophiegirl

Join Date: May 2007

Location: NC

Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum

Posts: 2,881

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelColey

Between hotel stays, Marriott timeshare stays, and credit cards, I should be able to hit top tier status with both Hilton and Marriott this year, and I've found a few cases where a Marriott stay actually makes more sense for me. For instance:

A 5 night stay where HGI would cost $120 but Springhill Suites is $89. (For that difference, I'll go out for breakfast if it's not great.)

A 5 night stay where Embassy Suites is $139 (and other Hilton properties won't work) but Residence Inn is $120.

I'm sure there will also be some award stays (and free nights with the CC) that will work out good as well.

1) With regards to SHS, as far the hotel goes, you should be fine. Beware of some of the older ones, and plan on breakfast out based on your criteria.

2) remember that Res Inn earn only ONE HALF the points, so a lot of long term stays will affect your earnings. And Res Inn is comparable to Homewood, not Embassy IMO.