Have any of you guys successfully gotten IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, or Marriott to match a ctrip/trip rate? If so, what chain, and what was your secret? I've tried Hilton twice and Marriott once...all strikeouts based on de minimis differences (e.g. pool view v resort view). I might give up on chasing status altogether this year unless I can crack the code (for even one chain) because the price differences are typically far greater than the cost of breakfasts and evening lounge visits, which rarely avail of anyway.