@bgriffin wrote:
I'm partial to Hilton but Marriott is ok too.
@MickeyB wrote:
All the usual suspects have been named, so I won't reiterate. In terms of preferred brands - of the major ones I prefer Starwood, but stay in more Marriott's due to availability where I am going (I guess soon it is one in the same). I'm platinum from the bump due to the shop, but Plat on Marriott/Starwood is the same as gold at Hilton.
In terms of "higher end" there is a huge difference between the high end properties of each brand. Give me a Park Hyatt or a St. Regis over a JW Marriott any day - there is no comparison. Even if you consider the Ritz the "high end" Marriott, Park Hyatt and St. Regis far surpass Ritz. IHG doesn't have anything to even remotely compare in the states, and Waldorfs (Hilton) is inconsistent at best.
For mid-tier, I agree that Hilton Garden is solid, whereas the mid-range Marriott's can be inconsistent. Same with Starwood - though this is usually reflected in the price (if it's under $100 a night, there is a reason!!) In smaller towns, Holiday Inn's are not bad but in major MSAs, Holiday Inns are horrible.
For budget - Hampton is way better than Holiday Inn.
@Tarantado wrote:
@MickeyB wrote:
All the usual suspects have been named, so I won't reiterate. In terms of preferred brands - of the major ones I prefer Starwood, but stay in more Marriott's due to availability where I am going (I guess soon it is one in the same). I'm platinum from the bump due to the shop, but Plat on Marriott/Starwood is the same as gold at Hilton.
In terms of "higher end" there is a huge difference between the high end properties of each brand. Give me a Park Hyatt or a St. Regis over a JW Marriott any day - there is no comparison. Even if you consider the Ritz the "high end" Marriott, Park Hyatt and St. Regis far surpass Ritz. IHG doesn't have anything to even remotely compare in the states, and Waldorfs (Hilton) is inconsistent at best.
For mid-tier, I agree that Hilton Garden is solid, whereas the mid-range Marriott's can be inconsistent. Same with Starwood - though this is usually reflected in the price (if it's under $100 a night, there is a reason!!) In smaller towns, Holiday Inn's are not bad but in major MSAs, Holiday Inns are horrible.
For budget - Hampton is way better than Holiday Inn.
Having been to a few St. Regis properties, I still prefer Ritz-Carlton. Btw, Ritz and St. Regis are under the same umbrella with Marriott's acquisition of SPG.