Originally Posted by
markis10
I don't use the dining benefit, to me savings in hotel costs are more important, while the freebie is OK, I get much better value out of red hot rooms, doing 100+ nights a year that's where I see the value.
The other benefit that comes into play is when you book a hotel that charges quite a bit more for breakfast than room only. If you are travelling with a second person, one ends up eating for free.