Former long time Diamond for Hilton. I am taking the gold challenge and going 100% Bonvoy now. Diamond, and for that matter, hotel status really doesn't mean anything like it used to at least to me. I just want points I can redeem for a nice property, and free wifi when I stay at a Bonvoy brand. The gyms in bonvoy's properties are nicer. The key app feature is a little wonky as you have to put your phone hard pressed against the door knob unlike Hilton.

I think Hilton branded properties I've stayed in are really worse for the wear and outdated. So far I've been happy with Marriot. I'm at the Marriott Fort Collins and even though it's an old hotel the interior rooms are very modern and fresh looking.

Oh when I signed up for the challenge you don't get gold in the interim. He asked me "do you want to sign up for the gold or platinum challenge" I said "can you sign me up for gold and if I blow through that and satisfy platinum requirements will that work?" No dice he said. Odd.