Mary2e

I only place the value on the benefits I would have paid for without status.

I do not value the suite upgrades at all.

Since all of my travel lately is leisure, I'm talking about full ocean front rooms in resort destinations. I would pay for, at least, a partial ocean view which is generally $100 per night more than the least expensive room I buy now.

I also value lounge access at about $30-$50 per day. I generally don't eat very much for breakfast, and will stop in for hors douvres a few times during a stay. I will take water/beverages during the day.

MyEliteRate is nice, and it just saved me $25 per night.

So depending upon how often I'm in a Hyatt property, my valuation differs. This year, I'm probably valuing it at around $3k.