Originally Posted by
twitch76
I've decided to dip my feet into the Marriott pool for the rest of 2021. I'm skeptical that the grass is greener... but now is as good a time to try as any.
I can't envision maintaining status in two chains, but we'll see how it goes. So far I've been able to make reservations that meet or exceed my current reservations -- similar location, better rooms/amenities, and less price. If the hotels are clean and well maintained, I may make the switch permanent.
If Hilton's F&B credit remains as-is in 2022, it will make the decision easier.
If you have access to US credit cards, no need to make a decision. You can build status with Marriott, pick up a Hilton Aspire, and just go between the two chains as needed.
Originally Posted by
WasKnown
Wonder what we can do if we don’t plan to use the credit. Is it possible to buy something cheap (like $2) and write a $48 tip to be covered by the F&B credit? Would that violate any rules?
I ended up doing this and it seemed to have worked. Not sure if they actually got the tips but I didn’t get charged for it.