Originally Posted by
sfmom
Hi,
I'm a relative newbie with what might be a simple question - I couldn't find an answer anywhere. I'm planning to qualify for Diamond for the first time this year. I've read in a number places (mostly blogs) that it's "easier" to qualify via the 25 stays versus the 50 nights, and I was wondering why that would be. Right now based on my travel patters I'm finding it much easier to do via nights, although it's going to take a long time (10+ months).
Do people move hotels each night during a stay? Neither my employer nor my family would tolerate that too well. Mattress runs? Just making sure I'm not missing something.
Thanks
I have done both. For 6 years I was a road warrior, frequently changed hotel at least twice a week, sometimes all 3 nights I was out. I was able to maintain top tier in Hyatt, SPG and Hilton. In 2014, I did not have work travel until q4. We had stayed at a lot of SPG for my sons travel baseball schedule and college visits. I elected to not maintain HH Diamond as I have the HH AMEX and will stay gold. I resumed travel in q4 and humped butt to renew my HGP diamond by changing hotels 2-3 times a week and HATED it.
I have been spending 3 nights a week in a Hyatt place. Once I meet my threshold for the promo (next Thursday night), I will switch to the local 4points. It was hard in the beginning, but I am now used to unpacking and relaxing a little rather than hopping.