My grade for GCCI loyalty program is A. BW properties range from A+ to F-. Useful extensive printed book with maps and good website.

Pros of GCCI
-Choice of collecting GCCI points or airline miles - easy to change preference.
-Easy to convert GCCI points to airline miles or redeem for travel card(s).
-The buy $50 travel card (virtual or plastic), get 500 airline miles promo was fabulous and unlimited, provided you can use the card(s) in your lifetime - they don't expire, just depreciate by inflation. Actually, they can be transferred or inherited, so don't have to use in your lifetime.

Cons of GCCI
-Sometimes have to follow up to get points/miles/stays to post, but that's also true of most other hotel/airline programs.
-Never redeem for vouchers per night; always redeem for $$ value travel card or convert to airline miles. Too much variability in value of vouchers and quality of properties.

Pros of BW properties
-large number of properties.
-usually less expensive.
-often free breakfast.
-often free shuttle to/from airport and/or other area attractions.
-independently owned and operated sometimes means more personal service, flexibility.

Cons of BW properties
-independently owned and operated results in vast variability/inconsistency in quality.
-not always prime location at center of action or nearest to attractions.