Hello,

Hyatt
$75
cat 1-4
Plat Status
http://www.hyatt.com/gp/en/benefits/...p_platinum.jsp (plat benefits)

Marriott
$85
cat 1-5
Sliver Status minimum?
http://www.marriott.com/marriott-rew...fits/silver.mi (sliver benefits)

Ignore everything else. Ignore the signup bonus. Ignore the points earned.

Given the parameters I gave above, which CC is better? I want to redeem for 1 free night every year.

It appears a ton of Marriott hotels are category 6 and above. In some cities, it seems like they don't even have category 1-5.

edit: I've already decided. I went with Hyatt b/c for this particular scenario it wins.