Originally Posted by marquiss22
RI's offer less points because they offer more FREE amenities. I agree, they tend to be higher priced, sometimes to a full serve level, but they have free HSIA, free b-fast, free evening reception, free grocery service and are all suites. A JW or full serve may have more amenities but you are definitely paying for everything and then some. If RI's offered 10 pts, why would anyone ever stay at a CY? I know I wouldn't, which is probably why they do it. .
That's silly. SpringHill Suites offers all of the amenities that you listed for RI (except for grocery service) and you get the full 10 pts./dollar. Amenities are not the reason.
I avoid RIs solely because of the 5 pts./dollar.