Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: USA
Programs: SA Air, Air Canada, KLM, BA,Lufthansa, United, AA, Hawaiian, Air New Zealnd, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic
Posts: 777
My travel is all personal adventures to various places around the world, so no business travel. There was a time when I would book local. After a couple of sketchy experiences I stopped doing that.
I like to stay at nice places, usually in the center of where we want to be. In Europe, or any other place I find Hilton, if I can get a full fledged Hilton property with executive suites that is what I book with Hilton Honors. Second choice is Marriott.
Other than that I will look for comparable.
Definitely no Motel 6, Holiday Inn, etc.
In Australia I will first look for Meriton Suites and serviced apartments. We have really enjoyed them.