I would also adjust the points valuation from 1 cent to 0.75-0.78 cent, in line of what you usually are able to buy them for during a promo. Basically with the 8k /2 stays promo, you are getting $60 back for 2 stays (not $80). Make sure to set up you reward perks, I prefer getting a $5 Starbucks card back per stay as well.

But yes, please be advised that the quality of US choice hotels is steadily deteriorating as they transition to the hands of let's say "ethnic" owners. Cleanliness IS an issue across the board. Roadways and Economy ARE going to be filthy dumps often serving for cities to house their "temporarily homeless", and Quality Inns are slowly slipping in the same direction.