Originally Posted by
Visconti
As I've told friends and colleagues, best card in the market today. I'll bet anything in a couple of years, Amex's is gonna water this down, much like the 50% MR bonus on the Bus Plat card airfare redemptions.
You could be right. However, I think it will depend on who is shouldering the majority of the expense associated with the various credits and free nights. Being that it is a co-branded card, Hilton could be assuming much of the financial burden, vs. the Business Platinum that is an Amex-only card.
I always thought the target for the Aspire card were leisure travelers that may not normally be Hilton loyalists if not for the status or benefits. Since getting the Aspire, Hilton has become my chain of choice when price and location allow it. Hopefully Hilton is pleased with whatever benefits they are getting and will keep things as is.