I like the CY on Yonge street in Toronto when I have a weekend stay on my own dime. Pretty nice property, free wifi, great location and a lot of times I get breakfast included in the AAA rate which is a great full buffet better than any Hilton buffet I have ever had (with the exception of the former LV Hilton).

For my backup hotel program though I prefer SPG if possible and it's a great chain if you have status with Delta. As a PM or DM with Delta, even with no SPG status, you get a guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout at most properties, free wifi and if you call in advance many properties will give you a great upgrade if it's available.

If you stay at Hyatt's even a couple times a year it pays to get their credit card. You get PM status which gives you free wifi and a 4 p.m. checkout and the 2 night signup bonus and the yearly free night more than make up for the annual fee. I have had no issues using the free nights at the Andaz in West Hollywood when rates were around $300 a night.