Originally Posted by
DiMAn0684
$49/yr for a free night, point redemption rebate, Plat Elite status and other small benefits is still a heck of a value (to me) so I'll be keeping the card for as long as I can.
Same here. The only nuance I would add to your description concerns Platinum Elite status; since I also have the Premium card, I would retain that status even if I closed the Select card. This comment only applies to people with both cards, and the Select card is still a great value even if the status comes from some other source.