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Which hotel chain for Reward points, Hilton or Marriott?
Posted on 7/9/11 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 7/9/11 at 3:47 pm
I want to get a hotel rewards CC and the Hilton and Marriott offer the most properties and have the best rewards. Which would you go with?
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Posted on 7/9/11 at 3:50 pm to CrackingCodes
i've been going with Hilton lately but it's a toss up. I like hilton for embassy suites.
ETA: Free made to order eggs in the morning. can't beat that when traveling.
ETA: Free made to order eggs in the morning. can't beat that when traveling.
This post was edited on 7/9/11 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 7/9/11 at 3:56 pm to CrackingCodes
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.
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.
Posted on 7/9/11 at 3:57 pm to Costanza
They are the same...
Posted on 7/9/11 at 4:01 pm to Costanza
I will not be traveling too much, more along the lines of getting whichever Hotel's CC, racking up points from using my CC for work, and using those points to redeem hotels for vacations. I just wasn't sure if one chain was more generous with their rewards than the other. I am more familiar with the Marriott properties since my dad has been a Platinum status with them for years
Posted on 7/9/11 at 4:22 pm to CrackingCodes
They are basically the same it is more about which properties you like to frequent more. For me that is Hilton.
Posted on 7/9/11 at 9:39 pm to CrackingCodes
for the past 15 years I would say Hilton -
Posted on 7/9/11 at 10:07 pm to 756
Diamond HiltonHonors. 
Get the AMEX Surpass HiltonHonors.
Get the AMEX Surpass HiltonHonors.
Posted on 7/9/11 at 11:00 pm to CrackingCodes
I was in the same boat as you are in now a year ago. Asked the same question.
I chose Hilton. I travel weekly and am often gone 2 to 3 nights a week. However, I also stay at Marriott branded hotels as well. It really just depends on where I am at.
Ex. In Tyler, Hilton has a horrible selection of hotels. Marriott, OTOH, has a brand new Courtyard Marriott that is rather nice. And surprisingly, Staybridge Suites is very nice as well and new.
If you know where you will be traveling to frequently, look up the different hotels for reviews as that may have an impact on your decision. As someone mentioned earlier, it's hard to beat a very good breakfast at Embassy Suites.
I chose Hilton. I travel weekly and am often gone 2 to 3 nights a week. However, I also stay at Marriott branded hotels as well. It really just depends on where I am at.
Ex. In Tyler, Hilton has a horrible selection of hotels. Marriott, OTOH, has a brand new Courtyard Marriott that is rather nice. And surprisingly, Staybridge Suites is very nice as well and new.
If you know where you will be traveling to frequently, look up the different hotels for reviews as that may have an impact on your decision. As someone mentioned earlier, it's hard to beat a very good breakfast at Embassy Suites.
Posted on 7/9/11 at 11:35 pm to CrackingCodes
Just strictly from a points standpoint, it takes less nights with Marriott to get a free night than with Hilton. There is a chart I've seen somewhere and it takes as few as 10 nights with Marriott, can't remember the number for Hilton.
Posted on 7/10/11 at 11:10 am to rpears2
This all depends on the amount of money you spend per night stayed and how nice of a hotel you want to redeem your points at.
Posted on 7/10/11 at 7:25 pm to Costanza
I prefer Marriott. I have a considerable amount of time tied up with collegiate events, and the majority of schools and media hotels tend to be Marriott. The rewards membership has gotten me out of a few binds when making last minute arrangements.
Posted on 7/10/11 at 7:37 pm to rpears2
quote:
Just strictly from a points standpoint, it takes less nights with Marriott to get a free night than with Hilton. There is a chart I've seen somewhere and it takes as few as 10 nights with Marriott, can't remember the number for Hilton.
All depends on how much you are spending.
Posted on 7/10/11 at 8:09 pm to CrackingCodes
If you really want an in depth answer to this question you need to post on flyertalk.
Posted on 7/10/11 at 8:19 pm to Dredsof DOOM
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If you really want an in depth answer to this question you need to post on flyertalk.
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