Originally Posted by camachinist
I think 5K points, which is worth about 50 bucks, is fair compensation.
It's actually worth 500-5000$ depending how you accumulate those points

500$ at a Courtyard if you stayed there (10 for 1$)
1000$ if you stay at Residence Inn (5 for 1$)
5000$ if you use your Marriott Visa (1 for 1$)