Hotel credit cards

frazzled1
Mon, 23 May 2011 19:16:45 +0000

I’m a Marriott rewards member and have the Marriott Visa as well. It’s easy to rack up reward points by using this as our major CC. In addition to points, Marriott runs occasional promotions where you earn free nights for a certain number of stays within a set period of time, or receive double points on certain purchases. It’s definitely been worthwhile for us - I’d say we get 4-5 free nights per year. The CC customer service is decent when problems arise. Imo, Marriott customer service at the hotels is spotty.

I’ve been thinking of switching to a Hilton card. I’m a Hilton Honors member too, and although the Marriott website is easier to use than Hilton’s, I’m realizing that Hilton properties are often a step up in terms of customer service and hotel quality. I’m sticking with Marriott as long as it’s smoke-free in all its US hotels, and Hilton isn’t; but when Hilton goes to 100 % non-smoking, I think I’ll switch to their CC.

What kind of Marriott property is in your student’s college town, kathiep? My kid goes to college in a tourist area, where several Marriotts are 5-star (and therefore require many points for a free stay) because of location, not quality. I think you get the least for your money at an actual Marriott Hotel. We prefer Residence Inns and Springhill Suites, when they’re available.