For years I have used IHG as my preferrred Hotel group. Why? I started off with a lot of points, some from their credit card and others from various promotions. Over time they seemed to have rates that were a bit better than other large chains so why not stay with them and collect points on their travel plan as well as their CC. Did I mention a family member worked for an IHG franchiser in a town I frequently visit and got me a great family discount. :-)

But, today the world has changed. First, over the past two years I have burned through most of my points. I currently have about 6,000 left. Also, my family member is no longer working in the hotel hospitality business, so no discounts. Also IHG prices have really gone UP! In the past I found similar properties were usually cheaper than Hilton. Not anymore.

I am thinking of finding a new chain and right now it looks like Hilton is high on the list. Hilton seems to have the same geographic coverage as IHG. Marriot and Hyatt leave me out in the cold at times due to a lack of properties. Plus they seem to be even more expensive.

Any thoughts on why I should switch to Hilton? Or not make the switch? I have a Hilton Amex card but rarely use it. I will be doing a lot more travel in the USA and Canada and would like to concentrate on one chain and hopefully build up some points and ''status", though I am not sure status is worth much these days.

Oh, it's all personal travel. My days as a road warrior are now over for good. :-)

Thanks.