Originally Posted by iflyjetz

^ As both a mileage run and mattress run veteran, I can unequivocally say that this plan is not a good one.

For mileage runs, I've only done it during triple EQM (several years ago) to get 1K status on a cheap weekend (<$250) transcon itinerary.

For mattress runs, I do a max of 3 or so nights/stays a year and they're for no more than $75/night all in AND in the last few years, always to places I don't mind spending some time.

Even going through your math, it's an expensive way to get status. Have you looked at other hotel chains? Seek out a status match/challenge elsewhere.

Doing more than a handful of mattress run nights negates any possible savings from achieving status.