this. 1000% this. And if you're really only talking about 5-10 nights you won't get meaningful status anyways with another program, so just be a free agent. For Seattle all the hotels just on the other side of I-5 in tukwila are about the same. I personally would try the TRU by hilton simply because it is walking distance to Arashi Ramen and Bai Tong thaiwhich are both truly outstanding restaurants.