Originally Posted by NoStressHere

For 500 miles, it is not worth the effort. That is about as close to worthless as you can get. I pick hotels based on location, room type and price. Getting miles that MIGHT be worth a little is NOT a reason. In the best of cases, the miles are worth $10. If they are just some extra miles in the account, they are worth nothing. A better room is well worth $10 to me anyday.