Personally for me, Marriott. Yes, Hyatt points are worth more. Yes, they're high end properties require less points. But all that means nothing if they don't have high end properties or even mid properties where I'm traveling too. You can't beat the simple fact Marriott has way more properties in every range around the world :)
Due to current pandemic, lot of services have changed like Hyatt's signature continental Breakfast and In House Dining. However, I'm still a Hyatt fan, and find Hyatt points far more valuable, than IHG and Marriott.
Hyatt is better in my opinion. And when transferring ultimate rewards points you can get more out of them. The downside is the amount of properties and the status you get from getting the Hyatt Credit card. But if I had to go with one I'm going with Hyatt.
Even though I'm team #Marriott I will say that Hyatt does offer decent value. I will definitely stay at one if there isn't a decent Marriott around. I do find Hyatt Place hotels to be "just okay". Hyatt has less of a "wow" factor for me but that's just my personal taste. In full transparency, I am Titanium Elite and Lifetime Platinum so my stays are much more elevated 90% of the time than the casual traveler so my view is definitely biased...but at least I admit it, right?
I really like Hilton due to the Aspire giving diamond status, and the free nights are good for any property, plus the points redemptions get 5th night free on bookings
Hyatt’s service is definitely more consistent. I’ve noticed that the in-person service at Marriott’s extended stay properties like Residence is definitely much better than their flagship brands.
Marriott points are good for transferring to airlines like Alaska for high end partner redemptions. I agree that Marriott customer service is bad and emphasized more when compared to old SPG. Hyatt is more consistent with elite recognition and more value in their overall program. I like the Hyatt vibe compared to what Marriott has become post SPG.
Don’t have much experience with either program. I like Hyatt as a good use of UR points when I can find one where I’m traveling. Great info as always Dustin.
Marriott points frustrate me,I stay at Marriott and Hyatt get the same number of points,but a cheap Hyatt is 5 or 8K but a cheap Marriott is 20K or 25K and Marriott app sucks always logging me out for no reason.
I've been loyal to Marriot for over 5 years and so was my husband. This year we realized how valuable the points at Hyatt are and also the difference in service. We are definitely going to prioritize booking with Hyatt first and then Marriot.
Hyatt 100%. TSU is way better than SNA. Hyatt runs better promos throughout the year. Globalist is a way better top tier status than Ambassador. If I can find a Hyatt property I’ll look to stay there first
Hilton ecosystem in my opinion is hands down the best. Recently finished my Trifecta with the aspire. First experience with platinum status, I booked a basic 2 queen room at a Hilton, and got upgraded for just calling and asking! I called the day before checkin, they got me a 2 queen suite. Called again the next morning, there was a no call no show for a 2 king suite. They instantly gave it to me just for asking for availability. From my limited experience with platinum status, they really have treated me great. Its a bit costly for the annual fee, but considering the really good 6 hour trip delay cost insurance (many cards are only 12), and excellent trip cancelation coverage for flights, this is on par with the reserve and platinum in terms of flight coverage. Sticking to hilton, surpass/aspire are switched around for my daily spenders in terms of gas/restaurants/groceries, easy way to rack up points for what could very well be a budget stay turned into a deluxe suite. Downgrade paths are really good as well as long as you play by amex's rules, dont want to be on their bad list for canceling cards early .
Def gonna get the hyatt card sooner or later, been eyeing a family vacay in Maui since before covid, now with child #2 coming any day, prob will time that card for a Hawaii 2022 trip. Just picked up the Hilton no AF card (player 2) to secure my amex referral bonus, so Marriott gonna be last on my hotel list at this stage. Thanks for the helpful info Dustin!! 😁
If I'm aiming for a LT status, should I go for LT Plat with Marriott or LT Globalist with Hyatt? Hyatt's exceptional and conssistent customer service is a huge plus for me but also their small global footprint can also be a headache sometimes
Can you do a review of the Wyndham Rewards program? They have a new Business card that seems interesting... It automatically gives diamond status, and has some really nice spend categories, like 8x on on gas, and 5x on utilities...
@@DavidMossMGS The best thing about RTW is that it doesn't count as award flights, but purchased ones. Or you are even prioritized by Star Alliance over other passengers.
Depends on a few factors. But if you have status with Marriott and no status with Hyatt, it could be a reason to look at Marriott, if status is important to you
As a person who consistently spends 100+ nights per year with Marriott I have never had a bad experience with them. All of these folks having terrible customer service calls I ask, what the heck are you calling them for that you can’t handle online? Missing points? I don’t get it. If one is to be honest, the hate that Marriott gets comes from folks who just can’t accept that SPG is DEAD! I loved SPG just like everyone else, but they’re gone...never coming back. I liked their program a lot, it offered more value but mergers happen all the time. SPG was smaller than Marriott so the touch was a bit more personal for sure, but it’s done...and beating that dead horse is a waste of time. We get it, Marriott isn’t SPG, never will be...accept it or jump ship to another loyalty program but constantly whining as if the SPG feel is going to come back is just as useless as me whining that I’m tired of dealing with Covid. Marriott isn’t perfect but they certainly aren’t (in my experience) as horrible as everyone makes them out to be.
There are plenty who will be salty that SPG is gone for good. I’ve seen some bad experiences although I’ve never personally had one (thankfully). I will say it was actually a tough decision as I went thru this. Not as easy as saying Hyatt clear cut winner. Both have their pros and cons
Most of the bad customer service I’ve had with Marriott has been on site, like forgetting room service orders or brining up toiletries. Calling them is fine for the most part, but compared to Hyatt and Hilton they don’t seem to want you as a repeat customer as much.
I agree. I am a Marriott guy. I've had good and bad experiences with every hotel chain. But Marriott is just too vast and versatile. Its like Amazon. Everyone wants to hate Amazon, but we all use Amazon. LOL. Its like a Marriott is a reputable bank, and Hyatt is a credit union. Yes, some personal touch, maybe a nice property here and there with Hyatt, but no where near the vast, versatile and worldwide accessibility as Marriott. Overall, as a Gold/Platinum Member over the past several years, I have not had a really bad experiences. In fact, once I became a Gold Member, seems like Marriott works to satisfy me. Also, worldwide, Marriott properties and resorts are always reliable and usually one of the top resorts to choose from at a given destination. For that reason, I would never pick another hotel card over Marriott. Marriott Amex Brilliant all the way.
@@ezioaltairac agreed. We just came back from a 10 day trip where we stayed at 3 Marriots, 2 Hyatt's and 1 IHG. The two worst experience were at 2 courtyards including one that had dog urine smell and they didn't want to change us room because "they were full" in Grand Junction, Colorado. The lady didn't even check her computer before answering. No apologies or trying to help us at all. The best experiences we had were at the 2 Hyatts.
Why is the promotion considered a promotion for American Airlines when you only earn one point back per dollar? That’s literally like everything else that you spend with the card.
Dustin, I don’t even need to watch this video (but I am) to know what the answer is going to be. Hahahahaha. 🤣😂. I’ll add another comment labeled “color me shocked” if you say Marriott is better (which we know it is). LOL!!!!
@@WallersWallet at Holiday Inn Express some locations are taking orders and doing a more traditional breakfast. I hope eventually Hyatt adopts the same format
I'm still a Hyatt fan, but Yes that is a bit disappointing especially if you're staying in a Category 4 or above. But, hey desperate times calls for desperate measures.
Because if you’re spending money anyway, you might as well start banking points so when things do open up you can have a nice vacation. I know this comment is 8 months old, but you could have had 8 months worth of earning points at this point.
I like Hyatts, just wish there were more of them!
They’re slowly expanding
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As someone just starting out looking into hotel loyalty programs and flight programs, this has been super helpful!
Personally for me, Marriott. Yes, Hyatt points are worth more. Yes, they're high end properties require less points. But all that means nothing if they don't have high end properties or even mid properties where I'm traveling too. You can't beat the simple fact Marriott has way more properties in every range around the world :)
Amen 🙏🏾
Due to current pandemic, lot of services have changed like Hyatt's signature continental Breakfast and In House Dining.
However, I'm still a Hyatt fan, and find Hyatt points far more valuable, than IHG and Marriott.
Hyatt is better in my opinion. And when transferring ultimate rewards points you can get more out of them. The downside is the amount of properties and the status you get from getting the Hyatt Credit card. But if I had to go with one I'm going with Hyatt.
They definitely offer solid value for their points
Even though I'm team #Marriott I will say that Hyatt does offer decent value. I will definitely stay at one if there isn't a decent Marriott around. I do find Hyatt Place hotels to be "just okay".
Hyatt has less of a "wow" factor for me but that's just my personal taste. In full transparency, I am Titanium Elite and Lifetime Platinum so my stays are much more elevated 90% of the time than the casual traveler so my view is definitely biased...but at least I admit it, right?
All 4 (Hyatt, IHG, Hilton and Marriott). I like them all and move around cause traveling with a family is expensive. 🤓
Great strategy to keep cost down. 👌🏼
I really like Hilton due to the Aspire giving diamond status, and the free nights are good for any property, plus the points redemptions get 5th night free on bookings
Hyatt’s service is definitely more consistent. I’ve noticed that the in-person service at Marriott’s extended stay properties like Residence is definitely much better than their flagship brands.
I seem to have better experiences at hotel mid level properties than high end ones.
Agreed 100%
I'm hoping Hyatt will release a premium credit card down the line. Something hopefully mirroring the Aspire card.
Marriott points are good for transferring to airlines like Alaska for high end partner redemptions. I agree that Marriott customer service is bad and emphasized more when compared to old SPG. Hyatt is more consistent with elite recognition and more value in their overall program. I like the Hyatt vibe compared to what Marriott has become post SPG.
Great as usual @Waller.
Thanks Leslie 🙂
Don’t have much experience with either program. I like Hyatt as a good use of UR points when I can find one where I’m traveling. Great info as always Dustin.
Hyatt points are so good. Definitely great value. Thanks Lagaleven!
Please compare the recent Marriot offers by chase and Amex
I can add it to the list 👍🏼
@@WallersWallet thanks man. Think chase offer ends on Oct 29 and Amex ends on Jan 13
Marriott points frustrate me,I stay at Marriott and Hyatt get the same number of points,but a cheap Hyatt is 5 or 8K but a cheap Marriott is 20K or 25K and Marriott app sucks always logging me out for no reason.
I am a Marroitt Platinum Elite member and I came from the SPG program. I am not happy that they seem to be quickly getting more point expansive.
I've been loyal to Marriot for over 5 years and so was my husband. This year we realized how valuable the points at Hyatt are and also the difference in service. We are definitely going to prioritize booking with Hyatt first and then Marriot.
Hyatt service is fantastic
Considering getting the bonvoy. I have Hyatt with the Trifecta already. Hard to beat the anniversary certificate on either of these.
Love Hyatt I’ve stayed in most of the hotels on the west coast and it’s always great experience. Luxury feel!
Hyatt 100%. TSU is way better than SNA. Hyatt runs better promos throughout the year. Globalist is a way better top tier status than Ambassador.
If I can find a Hyatt property I’ll look to stay there first
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Hilton ecosystem in my opinion is hands down the best. Recently finished my Trifecta with the aspire. First experience with platinum status, I booked a basic 2 queen room at a Hilton, and got upgraded for just calling and asking!
I called the day before checkin, they got me a 2 queen suite. Called again the next morning, there was a no call no show for a 2 king suite. They instantly gave it to me just for asking for availability. From my limited experience with platinum status, they really have treated me great. Its a bit costly for the annual fee, but considering the really good 6 hour trip delay cost insurance (many cards are only 12), and excellent trip cancelation coverage for flights, this is on par with the reserve and platinum in terms of flight coverage.
Sticking to hilton, surpass/aspire are switched around for my daily spenders in terms of gas/restaurants/groceries, easy way to rack up points for what could very well be a budget stay turned into a deluxe suite. Downgrade paths are really good as well as long as you play by amex's rules, dont want to be on their bad list for canceling cards early .
I do love Hilton properties. They have been great for me 🔥
Great comparison Dustin! This was thorough. Im gonna pick Hyatt over Marriott. Take care and keep the family safe!
Thanks Joseph! I’m a Hyatt fan myself. If Marriott could be more consistent on service it could do wonders
Nice video! I’d like to see a review of the hm Bradley cc
Def gonna get the hyatt card sooner or later, been eyeing a family vacay in Maui since before covid, now with child #2 coming any day, prob will time that card for a Hawaii 2022 trip. Just picked up the Hilton no AF card (player 2) to secure my amex referral bonus, so Marriott gonna be last on my hotel list at this stage. Thanks for the helpful info Dustin!! 😁
Thanks for watching Jackson! Congrats on baby #2
If I'm aiming for a LT status, should I go for LT Plat with Marriott or LT Globalist with Hyatt? Hyatt's exceptional and conssistent customer service is a huge plus for me but also their small global footprint can also be a headache sometimes
Podcast quality!
Thank you!
Hyatt hands down
Can you do a review of the Wyndham Rewards program? They have a new Business card that seems interesting... It automatically gives diamond status, and has some really nice spend categories, like 8x on on gas, and 5x on utilities...
I did a review of the biz card not to long ago, but I’ll add the program to the list.
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Very informative👍🏼
Hyatt. Full stop
Moved from SPG after they got bonvoyed
Just hit 1.5 million Bonvoy points this morning
Burn burn burn 🔥
You can transfer 1,380,000 points to Asiana, you get two RTW(round the world) tickets in J for 460,000 Asiana miles (Star Alliance)
@@alchemira send a link
@@DavidMossMGS The best thing about RTW is that it doesn't count as award flights, but purchased ones. Or you are even prioritized by Star Alliance over other passengers.
@@alchemira I’ll have to look into that!
Thanks
Hyatt, hands down is the best for us. We love their service and hotels. As others have said, wish there were more though.
Do I still earn Marriott points if I use an employee discount
I like Marriott
Hi Dustin for your video do you just record and talk? lol
I usually write out what I’m going to say and talk. Then add the imagines and text after recording.
can one just start a channel with a smart phone?
Sure can. Phones today take great videos
Bonvoy all the way, for oversea stays.
So many properties to choose from 👌🏼
Absolutely. Some of my best stays have been at Marriott properties in Asia.
Lets go!
I have the Amex platinum which gives gold status for Marriott I think would that be enough to go Marriott over Hyatt ?
Depends on a few factors. But if you have status with Marriott and no status with Hyatt, it could be a reason to look at Marriott, if status is important to you
@@WallersWallet I guess looking at the free upgrades as a plus
As a person who consistently spends 100+ nights per year with Marriott I have never had a bad experience with them. All of these folks having terrible customer service calls I ask, what the heck are you calling them for that you can’t handle online? Missing points? I don’t get it.
If one is to be honest, the hate that Marriott gets comes from folks who just can’t accept that SPG is DEAD! I loved SPG just like everyone else, but they’re gone...never coming back. I liked their program a lot, it offered more value but mergers happen all the time. SPG was smaller than Marriott so the touch was a bit more personal for sure, but it’s done...and beating that dead horse is a waste of time. We get it, Marriott isn’t SPG, never will be...accept it or jump ship to another loyalty program but constantly whining as if the SPG feel is going to come back is just as useless as me whining that I’m tired of dealing with Covid.
Marriott isn’t perfect but they certainly aren’t (in my experience) as horrible as everyone makes them out to be.
There are plenty who will be salty that SPG is gone for good. I’ve seen some bad experiences although I’ve never personally had one (thankfully).
I will say it was actually a tough decision as I went thru this. Not as easy as saying Hyatt clear cut winner. Both have their pros and cons
Most of the bad customer service I’ve had with Marriott has been on site, like forgetting room service orders or brining up toiletries. Calling them is fine for the most part, but compared to Hyatt and Hilton they don’t seem to want you as a repeat customer as much.
I agree. I am a Marriott guy. I've had good and bad experiences with every hotel chain. But Marriott is just too vast and versatile. Its like Amazon. Everyone wants to hate Amazon, but we all use Amazon. LOL. Its like a Marriott is a reputable bank, and Hyatt is a credit union. Yes, some personal touch, maybe a nice property here and there with Hyatt, but no where near the vast, versatile and worldwide accessibility as Marriott. Overall, as a Gold/Platinum Member over the past several years, I have not had a really bad experiences. In fact, once I became a Gold Member, seems like Marriott works to satisfy me. Also, worldwide, Marriott properties and resorts are always reliable and usually one of the top resorts to choose from at a given destination. For that reason, I would never pick another hotel card over Marriott. Marriott Amex Brilliant all the way.
@@DT-we2ye you seem to be the exception everyone I know plantuim and above has had major issues
@@ezioaltairac agreed. We just came back from a 10 day trip where we stayed at 3 Marriots, 2 Hyatt's and 1 IHG. The two worst experience were at 2 courtyards including one that had dog urine smell and they didn't want to change us room because "they were full" in Grand Junction, Colorado. The lady didn't even check her computer before answering. No apologies or trying to help us at all. The best experiences we had were at the 2 Hyatts.
Why is the promotion considered a promotion for American Airlines when you only earn one point back per dollar? That’s literally like everything else that you spend with the card.
It’d an added perk when you pay for a room at Hyatt.
Marriott has the largest foot print on earth. Haytt has the most valuable points. I just use both lol.
Dustin, I don’t even need to watch this video (but I am) to know what the answer is going to be. Hahahahaha. 🤣😂. I’ll add another comment labeled “color me shocked” if you say Marriott is better (which we know it is). LOL!!!!
You’re #teamhyatt right 😂😂
@@WallersWallet Oh, absolutely. LOL!!!
Hyatt for sure
Marriott sucks and their points are so diluted. The worse is hilton. The only hotel to transfer points to is Hyatt.
Hyatt has went down a notch with its grab and go breakfast
Unfortunately that’s the time we’re in. Hopefully it goes back to the way it was when things improve
@@WallersWallet at Holiday Inn Express some locations are taking orders and doing a more traditional breakfast. I hope eventually Hyatt adopts the same format
I'm still a Hyatt fan, but Yes that is a bit disappointing especially if you're staying in a Category 4 or above. But, hey desperate times calls for desperate measures.
Bro marriott doesn't even offer breakfast when they Have to now
Why would this be of interest? Airlines closed, hotels closed, travel restricted - should have asked this a few years ago....
Because if you’re spending money anyway, you might as well start banking points so when things do open up you can have a nice vacation. I know this comment is 8 months old, but you could have had 8 months worth of earning points at this point.
This isn’t even a question, Marriott all day everyday
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