New to consulting. Considering properties are of equal value/cleanliness- should I do Marriott or SPG platinum challenge? Merger-considerations?

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D1, read the news

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U get way more value for SPG points tho

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Merger ain't happening yo - do SPG.

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SPG has a good redemption value whereas Marriott is cleaner! I personally prefer SPG for their customer service too!

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D1, is that just a sweet, sweet fantasy?

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SPG platinum challenge and Marriott gold challenge

Points will be kept separate for a while so SPG. If the merger ever fully happens, your status will translate

Cleanliness depends on the hotel level, more than SPG/Marriott (i.e. W and Marriotts are cleaner than say Four Points or Residence Inn). Personally, prefer SPG because there are usually more options.

Do both. Can't hurt, and each chain is better than the other(more options/ cleaner) depending on the region.

D4, for reals - Chinese company outbid Marriott.

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