[QUOTE=Kacee;37478139Marriott has a much broader array of true luxury properties worldwide. Aspirational Hiltons is a pretty short list (and most are known for being super stingy with elite benefits).

IME some Garden Inns are nice, some suck. I generally avoid Courtyard. Springhill Suites is better and for longer stays I like RI better than the Hilton or Hyatt options. YMMV.[/QUOTE]

Interesting tread comments on locations & operations which do matter. Hyatt beats both on award benefits up to 150 nights a year, but sometimes good/bad location #'s.
I too avoid Courtyard unless i get double breakfast coupons for every day !.