Originally Posted by
jbeckett
Back to the question of 2 million base points, or 1000 nights, which is easier-
2 million base points is a base spend of $200,000. So if you spend $200 per night (exclusive of taxes and service charges), then they are equally "easy".
If you spend less per night, then the nights are easier; if you spend more, then the base points is easier.
This is a generalization. Sometimes there are promotions, as at present, that allow you to earn base points without staying.
On the other hand, you can earn nights on free stays; and there may be promotions for "double nights".
But your credit card may not exist in several years, or it may be changed to not provide Diamond status. So don't assume that you can be "diamond for life" by spending $450 per year for an Aspire card.
I dont need the aspire to last me for the next 40+ years, just 10 but i'll keep it till Amex decides to close it. TBH even if they killed the aspire next year im 1000% satisfied. Im appreciative to even be able to take advantage of Hilton's generous status and benefits from 1 credit card, I know some of us in other countries dont even get that chance. The nights will come, either through pay or by points. Thanks everyone for the suggestions.