Originally Posted by
beachfan
Aspire blows away the SPG card. I prefer SPG, so I’m bummed but the Aspire is worth it just for the few times I stay at Hiltons.
Originally Posted by
beachfan
Assuming I wanted to stay at one of the resorts, and I do, that’s $550 plus the free night and bonus. Luxury SPG card is just the hotel credit, seems like less than half the value.
As a longtime SPG fan, I sadly see it the same way! I need this year to finish qualifying for LTP and then I will likely upgrade my Ascend to an Aspire and start staying at more Hilton properties.
I think Marriott did an OK job with the merging of the two programs so as not to upset too many people....even though the final award chart can still change my view on that! I do think they are completely shooting themselves in the foot with the changes to the credit card earnings and most Starwood loyalists are not happy about that. In the end it will remain to be seen how people react to the changes overall.
Last edited by christianj; May 9, 2018 at 5:52 am