Originally Posted by
UASPG
The good side of the merger for SPG members is getting a good treatment at Marriott properties, without having earned the status.
The bad side is that staying at Marriott hotels does not count toward the status renewal - Ambassador in my case.
Not sure that I will be able to complete the 100 nights at Starwood hotels, this year. Maybe, an Amex card will help.
I reached 75 and think about 100 or put these 25 to Hyatt to get suite upgrade cert or 10k points every 10 nights.