@adelphi_skywrote:I've had the Chase Marriott card for a while now. Right now, I just keep it around for the free anniversary night. Anyone else just keep it around for the annual free night? I was thinking of PC'ing to the Ritz Carlton Card. But settled on getting back the Chase IHG card which I can the benefits without having to spend $500/night on a room. Also, I fell in love with Kimpton Hotels which is now an IHG brand of hotels.
I have had the marriott card in the past I got it because I had status with marriott and there was a great signup offer. The card itself isn't very good and I rarely used it. The free night to me wasn't worth it. I had to struggle to find properties I could use my free night at, even though I travel a lot. Depending on the time of the year you can sometimes get those same properties for less than the AF once you factor in discounts etc. I currently have the hyatt card and find it a better value, since in addition to the free night there are usually some spend promos I take advantage of each year or sometimes cardholders are allowed discounted redemptions, which helps me since I often use my chase ur points toward hyatt stays. I don't have the IHG card but have only heard good things about it. 5/24 pretty much keeps me from applying for it since I don't want to add another app to my personal credit report, but that seems like its a card worth holding on to just for the free night.
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