I used to stay almost exclusively in Marriotts, but over the past three years I have been staying almost exclusively in Hilton family hotels. I still check Marriott prices regularly, and the main reason I choose to stick with Hilton is that Marriott prices are significantly higher for a product that seems to be basically the same. Hilton also comped me Gold status to encourage me to try them out - I have been Gold (earned) ever since. Marriott did not even bother to send me a replacement Silver card when my last one expired.