Consultant based in the Northeast US, mostly domestic travel. I’ll be on the road 100 to 140 nights this year.
Right now:
Just fast tracked to Marriott Platinum
Hilton Gold via Amex Platinum
Have an offer for instant Hyatt Globalist
I can bounce around, but since it’s early in the year I’m thinking I should just pick one and commit instead of spreading nights thin.
Realistically I’m mostly at the hotel to sleep and work. Upgrades matter to me, especially getting a better room or suite when available. Lounge and breakfast are nice, but I’m not always around long enough to fully use them.
What I care about most is:
Consistent upgrades
Strong points earning
Good redemption value for actual vacations
For those traveling at this volume, which program has actually delivered the best overall return for you?