An Introductory Comparison Of Hotel Status-Frequent Traveler University DC 2014

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An Introductory Comparison Of Hotel

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Club Carlson Hilton Hhonors Hyatt Gold Pasport

Silver 10 stays/15 nights Silver 4 stays/10 nights*

Gold 20 stays/35 nights Gold 20 stays/40 nights* Platinum 5 stays/15 nights

Concierge 30 stays/75 nights Diamond 30 stays/60 nights* Diamond 25 stays/50 nights

Marriott Rewards IHG Rewards Starwood Preferred Guest

Silver 10 nights

Gold 50 nights Gold 15 nights* Gold 10 stays/25 nights

Platinum 75 nights Platinum 50 nights* Platinum 25 stays/50 nights

Club Carlson Benefits

Silver10 stays/15 nights

20 points/dollar25% bonus pointsRoom Upgrades2,000 point online booking bonusRollover NightsEarly Check-in/Late Check-OutFree bottled water in-room

Concierge30 stays/75 nightsGold Benefits Plus:

3,000 point online booking bonus75% bonusFree continental breakfastConcierge service

Gold20 stays/35 nights

Silver Benefits Plus:

50% bonus points

In-room welcome gift

HiltonHHonors Brands

HiltonHHonors Benefits

Gold20 stays/40 nights/75,000 points

10 points/dollar

25% bonus

Bonus points, fixed or variable miles

Late check-out

My Way Amenity or bonus points

5th night free on award redemptions

Diamond30 stays/60 nights/120,000 points

10 points/dollar50% bonusBonus points, fixed miles or variable milesLate check-outMy Way Amenity & bonus points5th night free on award redemptions

Silver4 stays/10 nights

10 points/dollar15% bonusBonus points, fixed or variable milesLate check-outFree bottled water in-room5th night free on award redemptions

Hyatt Gold Passport Brands

Hyatt Gold Passport Benefits

Lifetime Diamond status after earning 1 million base points

Platinum

• 5 stays/15 nights

• 5 points per dollar• 15% bonus points• Free internet• 2pm late checkout

Diamond

• 25 stays/50 nights

• 5 points per dollar• 30% bonus points• 4 confirmed suite upgrades• Free internet• 4pm late checkout• Diamond point/F&B amenity• Club access or breakfast

Marriott Rewards Brands

Marriott Rewards Benefits

All elites qualify for:

Late checkout, subject to availability

Free internet

Silver

10 nights20% bonus

Gold

50 nights25% bonus

Point savers discount certain hotels up to 33%Transfer points to miles, rates from 5:1 down to 2:1 for larger transfersCategory 8 properties require 40,000 points per night

Platinum

75 nights50% bonus

Add’l points or F&B amenity

OnerousLifetime

Requirements

IHG Rewards Brands

Priority Club Benefits

Gold15 nights/20,000 points

10 points/dollar

10% bonus points

Fast Track 10 nts+ 3 different brands

Platinum50 nights/60,000 points

10 points/dollar

50% bonus points

Comp upgrades (not suites)

Fast Track 40 nts & 4 brands

Points transfer to airlines at 5:1 ratio

Ambassador

Purchase for $200 5,000 Bonus PointsFree Weekend Night Late Check-OutIn-Room Amenity Threshold Rewards

Starwood Preferred Guest Brands

Starwood Preferred Guest Benefits

Gold• 10 stays/25 nights

• Earn 3 Starpoints/dollar• 4pm late checkout• Free internet or welcome

beverage

Platinum• 25 stays/50 nights

• Earn 3 Starpoints/dollar• 4pm late checkout• Free internet• Bonus points/continental breakfast• Upgrades (space available)

SPG 50 Nights: 10 suite night awards confirmed in advanceSPG 75 Nights: 4 points/dollar & Your24SPG 100 Nights: Concierge

Best rates to convert points to milesCash & PointsLifetime status for Gold & Platinum

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Number of US Properties

World Traveler

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Hyatt

Marriott

Carlson

Hilton

Priority Club

Starwood

48

74

80

90

100

100

Number of Countries

World Traveler, Part Deux

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Hyatt

Carlson

Starwood

Marriott

Hilton

Priority Club

198

620

650

670

940

1000

Number of Properties Outside the US

Converting Points Into Miles

Not including any bonuses for status, spend $1000 at:

Starwood Priority Club

Earn 3,000 points 11,000 points

Conversion 3,000 miles* 2,200 miles

*there are some exceptions, notably SPG transfers to United at 2:1

Stays Or Nights?

Stays

Carlson

Hilton

Hyatt

Starwood

Nights

Carlson

Hilton

Hyatt

Marriott

Priority Club

Starwood

Points

Hilton

Priority Club

Family Travel

Limited Service/Extended Stay

Element

Residence Inn

Springhill Suites

Hyatt House

Staybridge Suites

Homewood Suites

Country Inn

Full Service

Westin

Hyatt Regency

Marriott

Embassy Suites

Doubletree

Radisson

Luxury Travel

• St. Regis

• Luxury Collection by SPG

• W Hotels

• Westin

• Le Meridien

• Ritz-Carlton

• JW Marriott

• Renaissance

• Park Hyatt

• Andaz

• Grand Hyatt

• Intercontinental

• Crowne Plaza

• Waldorf

• Radisson Blu

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475

300

280

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90

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Priority Club

Starwood

Marriott

Carlson

Hilton

Hyatt

Number of Luxury Properties