Judique
Dis Veteran, Beach Lover at BWV, BCV, HHI, VB
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2003
Hyatt IMO is the best no bs redemptions. they also give the most for loyalty. TPG also puts it at the highest value I tend to agree I'm waiting for a 60k sign-up bonus for this because, to be frank, I'm upset about Marriot in lifetime platinum and I feel no value in my stay anymore (was a die-hard SPG fanboy like Disney to some degree). I am going to shift to Hyatt but the free certificate for whatever reason with Marriot/Bonvoy CC is keeping me there.
Hyatt is getting ready to change up. I am/was an SPG member and I also like the free nights. But, I liked my SPG amex when it didn't even have a free night, so I have to say I have a lot of mixed feelings with Marriott, but can still see value in their program.
I've been a Hyatt rewards member for maybe 15 years but didn't have the card until just a few years back. As they increase their presence in smaller cities, I am finding them more useful. I just found one I will use in a couple of weeks, but even though it's only 5K and is a newish property, I'll probably pay cash to earn more points for my sought after redemptions. The price point is only around $120 so in my ball park for a night on the road. That said, I could stay for free at a few Marriotts in the area for minimal points...I'll have to look at this one again before I use real money.