Originally Posted by
Spoddy
They really need to keep this as a regular benefit.
So far I've been treated so much better at Hilton with Gold than SPG with Gold.
Maybe because HHonors has thinner ranks than SPG Golds because of Amex? </shrug>
I think it's actually because HH Gold actually has more/better published benefits than SPG Gold. @:-) HH Gold is just as easy to get with Citi Reserve, Amex Surpass, and various 4-stay challenges.
Personally, I've found what SPG lacks in published benefits they make up for in a more consistent delivery of the benefits than HH. Ends up being six and one half-dozen on the benefits so I just pick on price and property. If I can get a Westin for around the same price as a Hilton or DT, I'm taking the Westin out of personal preference almost every time.