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Jul 14, 2014 | 9:38 am

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TomA

Join Date: May 2001

Location: TPA 50%/BKK 30%/HKG 20%

Programs: UA MM - AF G – TK G – Hilton D – Marriott G – IHG P

Posts: 1,993

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiAdcock

Probably because they're considered long term stays/apartments & rates are often lower.

It's also why Residence Inn & Townplace Suites only offer 5pts/$ spend vs. 10pts/$ spend (although depending on where you're at RI can still be pricey).

Cheers.

True, but at least those two still count a night as a night. At this rate, you would have to stay 150 nights per year at MEA to make Gold and 225!! nights to make Platinum. You might as well just take a year lease and move in.