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Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

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AyaMai
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Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

I do two long (17 days each) road trips a year across USA. and few short road trips to Washington & California since I live in Portland, Oregon. I do have Hilton Honors Card, have 172000 points plus other points with Choice, Radisson , IHG, no points with Marriot and Hyatt. Non Hilton Hotels I use my American Express Green Card for booking, I do have Platinum & Gold cards. Are any of these cards worth getting it, I am authorized user on my wife's Marriott Bonvoy Bold & IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card. I am not eligible for any Chase credit cards since I am far over 5/24 :-(

Note: I can use the monthly dining credit Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant easily, as I do with $10 monthly dining credit with American Express Gold card.

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simplynoir
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Re: Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

I mean are you having dissatisfaction with Hilton and your stays? If you don't I do not see the point of moving away from them unless you're wanting to maybe do a trial run of Marriott stays to see if you like their rooms/service more. Might make more sense to apply for the Aspire or see if you have maybe perhaps have an upgrade offer so you can keep your current card and not take a new account hit; you won't get the whole signup bonus this way just as a heads up

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AyaMai
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Re: Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant


@simplynoir wrote:

I mean are you having dissatisfaction with Hilton and your stays? If you don't I do not see the point of moving away from them unless you're wanting to maybe do a trial run of Marriott stays to see if you like their rooms/service more. Might make more sense to apply for the Aspire or see if you have maybe perhaps have an upgrade offer so you can keep your current card and not take a new account hit; you won't get the whole signup bonus this way just as a heads up


My stays with the Hilton brand hotels have been good, my main priority is a clean room and shower, never hurts to be in upscale hotel with a great sale on rooms.

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simplynoir
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Re: Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant


@AyaMai wrote:

@simplynoir wrote:

I mean are you having dissatisfaction with Hilton and your stays? If you don't I do not see the point of moving away from them unless you're wanting to maybe do a trial run of Marriott stays to see if you like their rooms/service more. Might make more sense to apply for the Aspire or see if you have maybe perhaps have an upgrade offer so you can keep your current card and not take a new account hit; you won't get the whole signup bonus this way just as a heads up


My stays with the Hilton brand hotels have been good, my main priority is a clean room and shower, never hurts to be in upscale hotel with a great sale on rooms.


I would stick with Hilton especially if their services and prices are to your liking, upgrade/apply for the Aspire if you feel like you will take advantage of the benefits for the card especially considering the annual fee. Even if it is just for the SUB it might be worth regardless

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BronzeTrader
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Re: Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

I think this is a question like Honda vs Toyota, Kia vs Hyundi or Ford vs GM.  I do not expect clear answer.

 

I still stick with Marriott.  No love with Hilton since I've not stayed with them for years.  Just do not have the need.  But if you are familiar with Hilton and want to stick around with it, it is just fine.

 

 

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Mdowning30
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Re: Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

Well $300 monthly dining credits or $250 airline credit you can use all at once ?

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mrskitty
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Re: Hilton Aspire vs Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

Great question because I have been thinking about these two cards. I decided that I will go with Hilton because of the $250 airline credit. I do like Marriot though. 

USAALimitless- $18750
Capital One Quicksilver One- $3560
Navy Fed Flagship- $25000
Chase Sapphire Reserve- $24000
Hilton Aspire- $24000
Venture X- $20,000
Hilton Business- $10,000
AMEX Blue Business Plus- $10,000
AMEX Platinum
AMEX Gold
AMEX Green
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AyaMai
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Will this trigger Hard Pull or Soft Pull/Amex Hilton Surpass 150K SUB/Chrome/Incognito

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simplynoir
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Re: Will this trigger Hard Pull or Soft Pull/Amex Hilton Surpass 150K SUB/Chrome/Incognito

While it's not a guarantee that you will be SP'd for the app the odds are in your favor that it will be as a cardholder already. We have had reports of the occasional HP even for those that have been customers with AMEX for years. In other words it should be a SP but don't be surprised if you're the unlucky contestant at a HP either

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AyaMai
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Re: Will this trigger Hard Pull or Soft Pull/Amex Hilton Surpass 150K SUB/Chrome/Incognito

@simplynoir wrote:

While it's not a guarantee that you will be SP'd for the app the odds are in your favor that it will be as a cardholder already. We have had reports of the occasional HP even for those that have been customers with AMEX for years. In other words it should be a SP but don't be surprised if you're the unlucky contestant at a HP either


I did apply for Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express Card on Friday, approved and will be delivered today. I have the feeling a Pop Up Jail will show up if I apply for the card today. It is odd that Aspire $450 Annual Fee has the same 150K SUB as Surpass $95 Annual Fee.

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