I have never used SPG and just linked my accounts. I am a platinum Elite Marriott Member already.

I 100% agree with scracer14 about the SPG post is so much better. Read his post above.

SHLPT- Can you explain to me how the promo with Marriott is better than SPG. What is your offer? I only have 1,000 bonus points per stay from Marriott. Your offer may be different then mine! Are you including the certificate in your statement as well?

To me it's the opposite. I am trying to stay at as many Sheraton, Westin's and le Meriden's as I can to get that extra 500 bonus points. I will then transfer those over to Marriott points. I will be earning 1,800 to 2,200 extra marriott points then I would using the Marriott promotion.

The one thing I read about with the SPG promotions is hotels have the option of choosing to do the promotion or not! When they transfer everything over to Marriott later this year I hope and assume they will be required for everything! Marriott seems to be having issue with their rewards program now, it is scary to think how bad it will be when they combine everything!