I travel around the state (no air travel) for work. New company policy requires me to book through the expense system, whereas I used to book through Hotels.com for rewards. Anyway, I stay in hotels around 3-5 nights per month. Is it worth it to limit myself based on hotel chain?

If so, what should I target? I also have to use the company card, so no hotel card available.

IHG? Marriott/SPG? Hilton? Hyatt is out, not enough near me.

Thanks!

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Posted by bluestem75

Dallas, TX

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 1/21/19 at 11:02 am to CommunityCollegeFTW

I recommend having the brand you like best as your go to. Then pick a second brand when you can’t find something you like with your primary brand. It’s best to stick to one brand as much as you can.

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Posted by Uncle Don

The Big House

Member since Jul 2018

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Posted on 1/21/19 at 2:40 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW

IHG for points, Hilton or Marriott for upgrades and perks.

Just depends if you want more free nights or bigger rooms and free breakfast

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Posted by speckledawg

Somewhere Salty

Member since Nov 2016

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Posted on 1/21/19 at 2:55 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW

quote:
I used to book through Hotels.com for rewards.

Came here to say this.

I hope my company doesn't force us to do the same as you, but afraid it's only a matter of time.

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Posted by TigerGrad2011

Member since Aug 2016

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Posted on 1/27/19 at 10:46 pm to speckledawg

I use hotels.com if the price is more expensive and if they are lower priced gotel use IHG or Marriott. I have status with each of the two, and am trying to keep the average price per night higher with hotels.com. I also get to keep CC points so I can use those as well and have multiple options depending on where I’m going.

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