I also like the hix a lot more than FFI. In the last trip I stayed at BW, IHG, Hilton and Marriott. The Home2 suites and Tru are the best, followed by the hix (upgraded as platinum), Marriott and the BW (got an upgrade as diamond select and the rate was less than half of what Marriott and others asked for). It was an older motel but it is well-kept.

Marriott has really slipped especially in the past year or 2. Once Mr. hits LTP we will be free agents.