Serious question: Do you plan vacations around cities where there are Hyatts? Lord knows I did that with SPG. I’d find an aspirational property I wanted to go to and plan my vacation around it.

Marriott has been a huge let down but they have properties everywhere, and don’t get me started on their IT. Cost is a big factor for me. Combine BRGs with all those gift cards that were purchased at 20% off (thanks Amex!) and the price is excellent (not to mention all the cash back sites that Hyatt doesn’t participate in).

I achieved Hyatt Globalist this year thanks to the reduced threshold but I haven’t stayed there since other than to use up my free night cert. Prices are too high!

I’m going to hold my nose and continue staying at Marriott with a focus on legacy SPG properties.