appreciate everyone's inputs - here is some more data:
1) Given the pending new rules about traveling with pets, unlikely that I will have the option to bring my dog (long story)
2) I spoke to the travel person with the company that I am working with and she said that people typically get to keep their points/miles as it is a "benefit"
3) I am serving as an independent contractor with them

- I am leaning towards staying this first round of 16+ days with the Hilton as I am already gold and they are running a 2x promo
- Since I am Hilton Gold, I applied for a "status match" with Bonvoy - that will get me platinum - but I have not heard back on that - and if I get that, then I can either use it this time or on the next >10 day trip......

both places in the city that I am going to (small place in the middle of KY) have suites type places for longer stays and both include breakfast (for whatever that is worth these days - and I am not a big breakfast guy) - and nice workout places....neither have lounges which in the past has already been the best perk...especially when overseas.

-m