Originally Posted by
schley
When they raised the points and cash required a while back they claimed it was increasing availability. I personally haven't found that to be the case. I used to utilize it for at least half my stays after C and p counted for elite stays and nights qualifications. In the last year I would say I have used it only 20 or so percent of the time. Oh well I still like the program but that was a huge perk with the rates before.
Before it was a no brainer, you go with C&P. Now it's not really the case. In some cases where I found C&P was offered I still went with the cash option because it was such a bad deal. I think the hotels are playing games, they offer it when it's to their advantage (they're offering low rates anyway, and using C&P might lower your payment, but you lose a ton of points for that privilege.)
Just saying, I use to use C&P a lot before the "new C&P", and now even if they are offered it's such a bad deal I don't use it.