re: Credit Card Rewards and Points Discussion

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I want a card that gets me the best upgrades, no wait lines, etc at hotels...my main overnight is Jackson, New Orelans, dallas and Austin

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I'd go with the AMEX SPG biz card if you spend >$30k. I get upgraded almost everytime I stay at an SPG property with gold, but on Flyertalk reports vary depending on region. It's by far the best everday spender hotel CC IMO.

Chase Hyatt gives you platinum. Which isn't much, but it's a start and I find their award redemption values to be a very good value for an everyday spender.

I have the Chase IHG card and it gives you platinum(which isn't much either), I bought the Ambassador - $200. I've only had 4 stays in IHG properties since getting Ambassador and have been upgraded every time in New Orleans & Chicago. It's not an everyday spender though.

The Ritz, like Buckeye said, is definitely a good card for at least the sign up bonus and gold status if you stay in RC properties.

Amex Platinum gives you SPG gold automatically as well plus all the other benefits and all the transfer partners. Just a high annual fee.