re: Which hotel chain for Reward points, Hilton or Marriott?

You going to travel a lot? (Also, define a lot) How much do you usually spend on hotel rooms (in other words, do you have a budget?) Also, will you be traveling to smaller towns or to larger cities?

I have a Hilton card and am in Hilton properties a LOT. I also stay in Marriotts depending on the cities I visit. Both have good rewards, especially once you get higher in their rewards rankings (it's pretty awesome to be a Hilton Diamond).

I don't think there's going to be a huge difference between the benefits of being a Hilton credit card holder as opposed to a Marriott credit card holder. Just depends on which chain you'll be staying in most frequently.