We Earned Elite Status With Every Major Hotel Chain & There Is A Clear Winner

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @BraddPaisley
    @BraddPaisley 7 часов назад +36

    Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your experience
    Great content.

    • @BraddPaisley
      @BraddPaisley 7 часов назад

      To be a successful business owner and investor, you have to be emotionally neutral to winning and losing. Winning and losing are just part of the game. Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.

    • @RaphaelSafr
      @RaphaelSafr 7 часов назад

      You're speaking from experience?

    • @BraddPaisley
      @BraddPaisley 7 часов назад

      Yes.
      I converted my 401k to a Roth IRA to avoid higher taxes in the future. I'd rather pay taxes now than be stuck paying taxes on my retirement income when I'm 59 and living off my savings.

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      @sebastiaanthijn7982 7 часов назад

      Same here, With my retirement funds of $980k, l've started exploring catch up contributions and automated my transfers to make saving easier

    • @ClayneBanks
      @ClayneBanks 7 часов назад

      You guys look like you know what you are doing.
      Please l'm plan on retiring next year with $800K.
      Any advice on how to implement your strategies to maximize it on retirement ?

  • @SiegfriedEmme
    @SiegfriedEmme 2 дня назад +23

    1. Hyatt 2. IHG 3. Radisson 4. Hilton 5 Marriot

  • @hughwelton4636
    @hughwelton4636 2 дня назад +11

    I agree Hyatt Globalist is far and away the best of the bunch. I left Marriott as a Titanium and have never looked back.

    • @jazdown
      @jazdown День назад

      I’m titanium Elite w Marriott also. Did you trade or transfer your points? I’m planning 2025 intl travel and wld like to make the best use of them.

    • @thehoteldeveloper
      @thehoteldeveloper 9 часов назад

      They have really lost their way.

  • @luxurytravelspotlight
    @luxurytravelspotlight День назад +1

    I'm a Titanium Elite Lifetime member at Marriott with 25+ years of loyalty. I don't get suite upgrades, and I usually don't even get complimentary water. Breakfast used to be free, but now Marriott just gives us a partial credit. Meanwhile, my Hyatt Globalist status often gets me a suite upgrade along with free breakfast and all the complimentary water I can drink.

  • @neresq
    @neresq 21 час назад +2

    I agree with you about Marriott giving ice in winter - whether domestically or internationally. But we have consistently gotten very good treatment from Hilton at our Gold, not even Diamond, level - with upgrades almost every time, and, at least when overseas, they have been to Executive Level with lounge access. And, in our experience, the points needed for Hilton properties overseas were actually much lower than here in U.S. We have never had to spend more than 50K per night for rooms (with upgrades to huge suites with amazing views and full Exec Lounge access) in upscale Hilton properties in places such as Singapore, Venice, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rome and Barcelona.

  • @LiamRichie825
    @LiamRichie825 2 дня назад +2

    Hilton is my favorite, but I’m in the opposite situation so interesting to hear the different perspective.

  • @user-zx1ip8mk8y
    @user-zx1ip8mk8y 2 дня назад +1

    Agreed. I fired Marriott years ago for the exact reasons that you experienced. I haven't missed them.
    I found Hyatt and an amazing experience and staff around the world. I think Hyatt has the best pillows, too.

  • @bobhale8325
    @bobhale8325 2 дня назад +1

    Thank you again for a great video with information that excites my soul.

  • @kimgrod
    @kimgrod 2 дня назад +1

    Thank you for the hotel status breakdown. Really good information. Keep hearing how great the Hyatt program is. Just spent 9 weeks in Europe. Hyatt properties were not readily available. Those found were really expensive.

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 2 дня назад +1

    Thanks for the info + video!

  • @jeremycain2491
    @jeremycain2491 2 дня назад

    Awesome video. Thanks so much for sharing your experience - great content!

  • @OurSweetTravels
    @OurSweetTravels 2 дня назад +2

    Thanks for another great video. We've had a really different experience with Marriott. We are Platinum and recently got upgraded to a 2-floor penthouse suite at Niagra Falls with a balcony overlooking the falls. It was spectacular. We've also been upgraded to a 2-floor Penthouse Suite at a Sheraton in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. We are leaving to slow travel around the world soon and I'm hoping we get some of the same perks as we travel. We will definitely work toward IHG status too.

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 2 дня назад +2

      Not sure where they are travelling honestly. With Marriott I've had a 100% suite upgrade rate, and that includes three Ritz-Carltons. Thats with Marriott Platinum. I've been upgraded to a suite in a Marriott everywhere from Istanbul to Cusco to Bali.

    • @OurSweetTravels
      @OurSweetTravels 2 дня назад

      @@Re3iRtH I'm so glad to hear that you have had such luck with suite upgrades around the world. I hope we have the same luck! Thanks for sharing.

  • @vgshwk
    @vgshwk День назад +1

    You two are always high on Hyatt. I recently got the IHG card got the bonus and bought the 2 for 1 for an extra 300,000. I booked on points for 20 nights in January and early February in hua hin and pattaya but I couldn’t find any 4 night slots in Bangkok. I don’t have the Hilton card but have stayed at Waldorf Astoria in Bangkok with my yearly certificate from Amex great place and best breakfast buffet I have ever had.

    • @ronnyb9416
      @ronnyb9416 День назад

      For our travels, we use IHG for almost everwhere. In addition, we have a personal and business IHG card. Lastly, buy extra points when they offer points with a 100% bonus.

    • @vgshwk
      @vgshwk День назад

      @ but I have noticed they don’t always let you book with points even though they have rooms available for cash.

  • @LiveandGoWander
    @LiveandGoWander 3 дня назад +3

    We love the videos! Which Choice credit card did you get, the free one or the $95 one? Just booked a flight out of San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale when I quit my job in April for a Transatlantic cruise and staying four nights at an IHG beforehand....guess we have learned a lot from you! Thanks...

  • @mississippiapple1078
    @mississippiapple1078 2 дня назад +1

    Love the content you give!

  • @list-and-sell
    @list-and-sell 2 дня назад +2

    We got the IHG card through the link you provided and have bought many, many points. Staying for 18 nights in Arizona at an IHG over the holidays. I booked the room in multiples of four nights as you recommend but I notice that while they say the fourth night is free, the first three nights are no longer at the point rate quoted but fluctuate to almost wipe out the fourth night free - maybe save 2000-3000 points over the four days. Maybe this is just the case in the USA and not abroad? The best part of buying points and using those instead of $$ is the flexibility to cancel without penalty and the savings on the state and local taxes.

    • @elizabethchamberlain6893
      @elizabethchamberlain6893 2 дня назад

      I noticed the same thing with IHG points. I booked 4 nights in Santa Fe in the spring. The website quoted me 24,500 points. I mistakenly thought that was for each of the 3 nights, but learned afterwards it was an average for 4 nights. I bought points on sale so that helped, too. Now I know the point valued is averaged over 4 nights.

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    @NianLisa 2 дня назад +134

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  • @rebeccarouzbehi7242
    @rebeccarouzbehi7242 День назад

    Super useful information. Thankyou

  • @jodor6
    @jodor6 2 дня назад +1

    I end up staying in local owned or regional chains around the world, but I like your hunt for deals with the biggies!

  • @larsonewhipsnade6197
    @larsonewhipsnade6197 День назад +1

    My wife and I joined IHG early this year on the back of one of your earlier videos. They have just offered us 600,000 points for USD3,000. Given we intend to spend 6 months travelling through Malaysia, and the PI from early next year, how long is this likely to last us before re need to replenish our points balance? I know this will vary according to the hotels we choose, but I am just after a rough guide based on your experience. Many thanks.

  • @hardchooligan
    @hardchooligan День назад +1

    Would love to try hyatt, but their footprint is terrible. They don't have a single location in smaller states like new Hampshire(where my wife is from). I feel like people who do big travel and stay in major cities don't factor this in for average travelers

  • @tmikymwithay4389
    @tmikymwithay4389 2 дня назад +1

    Good day to you both.
    Question; do you have IHG travel card OR the IHG premier card?

  • @goinsomewhere5700
    @goinsomewhere5700 2 дня назад

    Great info!!!! Thank you so much

  • @ConquestTours
    @ConquestTours 3 дня назад +2

    Great videos, as usual.

  • @danielhadley2982
    @danielhadley2982 День назад +1

    How do you see if an IHG property has a lounge or not?

  • @bruceschneder7659
    @bruceschneder7659 3 дня назад +2

    Really like your style. I purchased 50,000 points so I started out conservative.

  • @dsr8223
    @dsr8223 3 дня назад +2

    Can you explain how you got the top tier status offer from Raddison if you hadn't stayed there? What do you think prompted the offer?

  • @td4812
    @td4812 2 часа назад

    Why it is NOT to get Hilton aspire cards?

  • @Explore-with-Isaac
    @Explore-with-Isaac 2 дня назад

    Great video!
    I have the IHG card, so I’m already Platinum. I’ve got some upcoming travel to London, Paris, and Strasbourg. I’ll be staying at the Holiday Inn in London and Strasbourg and the InterContinental in Paris. Paris will fall over my birthday so I wanted to treat myself 😊 I took advantage of IHG’s 80% bonus promotion when buying points, which allowed me to cover my stays in London and Strasbourg. Really looking forward to the trip!
    Hyatt is my other favorite chain, so I plan to focus on earning with them next.
    Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @michaelmundt4767
    @michaelmundt4767 2 дня назад +1

    What status level are you at Marriott? At Le Meridian by BKK I always get upgraded to a suite. I am a Platinum level. I did not know that Raddison even had a program., interesting. Stayed at the Rad Red in Madrid and enjoyed it. Rad Blu’s throughout Europe look nice too.

  • @J9KingTrav
    @J9KingTrav 2 дня назад +1

    Have you thought about Wyndham status? Their higher end properties are really nice.

  • @jmv1511
    @jmv1511 2 дня назад +1

    Can you layer these programs with your travel credit cards ( like chase sapphire preferred)? Or do you have to use the hotel chain credit card? What is best strategy?

  • @bendav
    @bendav 3 дня назад +1

    I've found that Marriott in the US has been decent. Where we've traveled they are often less $$ than IHG. Hyatt sounds nice, but no chance with them - they rarely are available where we've traveled.

  • @Willtravelsforfood
    @Willtravelsforfood 3 дня назад

    Great channel and content. Thank you as a long term subscriber and fan! Do you find as Hyatt Globalists, you get upgraded to suites often in Southeast Asia, without having to use Suite Upgrade rewards?
    I was under the impression that Globalist status granted the member suite upgrades with a standard room reservation unless suites are already fully booked for planned stay dates. I’m working hard to achieve Globalist status and that was one of the perks I was most attracted by. Thanks in advance for any insights you can share on that based on your experiences in traveling through Southeast Asia.

  • @mytravellovers1303
    @mytravellovers1303 День назад

    I'm looking to travel in South America... Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil. Do you guys know anything about Hyatt and IHG in that part of the world?

  • @dond1134
    @dond1134 2 дня назад +1

    I’ve had all these statuses and Hyatt is on par with what Starwood used to be before Marriott bought them. IHG status is only good for higher-end properties. In my experience, Marriott and Hyatt have better higher-end properties than IHG.

  • @irenez5160
    @irenez5160 2 дня назад

    Great video!!!! Did you guys do an end of October video ?

  • @elizabethchamberlain6893
    @elizabethchamberlain6893 2 дня назад +1

    I have a question regarding IHG status. Do nights carryover to the next year? Example, if you end 2024 with 35 nights, can you stay 5 nights in 2025 then get status for 2025/2026?

  • @mytraveldiary63
    @mytraveldiary63 2 дня назад

    Yes! Marriott could be more generous. I always get upgrades when I use a Marriott, but it is constantly pricey. Hilton is also a pain.

  • @micahtravel
    @micahtravel 2 дня назад +1

    Which IHG card should you start with? IHG has a free card and one with a $99 annual fee. I will be traveling to Thailand and Japan.

    • @tompaquette5629
      @tompaquette5629 2 дня назад

      It's the $99 dollar one. IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    • @micahtravel
      @micahtravel 2 дня назад +1

      @ Great!! Thank you

  • @dgasmd1
    @dgasmd1 2 дня назад

    Question about the criteria used. Did you consider the CC and other benefits it offers for the particular chain? Say IHG is better for x or y because their car also give you this and that benefit? Or was it solely on the chain membership like Hilton Honors (without any Hilton card)??

  • @danielturner8798
    @danielturner8798 2 дня назад

    Waiting for your thoughts on Wyndham and Choice!

  • @joefong5611
    @joefong5611 2 дня назад

    I always got good values for my IHG in East Asia. I’ve no doubt Hyatt will be the same or better; it’s just that they have a lot less properties than IHG in East Asia. Correct me if I’m wrong, I believe you guys have Marriott Gold status that came with Amex. I wonder if you had the Brilliant card, it’d make a huge difference since you’d have access to lounge and I know you will get more upgrade with the Platinum status in Asia. I feel like all I need is IHG, Hyatt, and Marriott in Asia.

  • @gideonp9762
    @gideonp9762 День назад

    The aspire is good for non long term hotel peeps.

  • @masspatriot5409
    @masspatriot5409 День назад +1

    Marriott absolutely does not care about status. They did many years ago but that changed. I used to almost exclusively stay at Marriott but now I avoid them

  • @ryanccc777
    @ryanccc777 2 дня назад +2

    Great video and I appreciate the perspective. I have the Hyatt card and they are definitely the most valuable hotel points currency. Hyatt milestone rewards are fun and I appreciate they don’t charge resort fees on nights paid on points. Hilton also doesn’t charge resort fees on nights paid on points (Marriott and IHG do) and with Gold status and above you (and a player 2) get a breakfast credit at participating brands (the breakfast credit is more with higher brands). I like that you can buy Hilton points on sale and you can book 4 nights on points to get the 5th free. Side note, I do have the Aspire card lol and have received a few very nice upgrades stateside. I haven’t explored IHG yet but that might be next, I like that you can buy points and book 3 nights in points and get the 4th free. Stateside I don’t see as many great IHG points redemptions which has given me some pause.

    • @JenniferCronk
      @JenniferCronk День назад

      I love Hyatt, but the resorts that I have looked at do charge resort fees

    • @ryanccc777
      @ryanccc777 22 часа назад

      @ agree they charge resort fees, but resort fees are waived if you pay on points

  • @Re3iRtH
    @Re3iRtH 2 дня назад +1

    Not sure where you guys are travelling honestly. With Marriott I've had a 100% suite upgrade rate, and that includes three Ritz-Carltons. Thats with Marriott Platinum. I've been upgraded to a suite in a Marriott everywhere from Istanbul to Cusco to Bali.

  • @11Bravo84
    @11Bravo84 3 дня назад +2

    We just got the IHG👍🏻

  • @gif24gt60
    @gif24gt60 2 дня назад +1

    What status do u need to get ihg free lounge access?

  • @Willtravelsforfood
    @Willtravelsforfood 3 дня назад

    One other Hyatt related question - are you taking advantage of Hyatt’s “25% More” point sale going on now through early January? Do you think that represents a good value?

    • @GroundedLifeRetirementTravel
      @GroundedLifeRetirementTravel  3 дня назад

      It depends on your use case, in many cases it would, you just have to do the math on your particular property

  • @JamesSnell-rc5xt
    @JamesSnell-rc5xt День назад

    As a lifetime Titanium Elite, I agree with you on the sorry state of that program right now. Why not name that one Marriott that treated you well?

  • @Explore-with-Isaac
    @Explore-with-Isaac 2 дня назад

    Does hotel status reset every year like airline status, or do you keep it once you achieve it?

  • @brucemurray2520
    @brucemurray2520 2 дня назад

    Would like to hear your experiences in Europe.

  • @tgainerjennings
    @tgainerjennings 3 дня назад

    QQ. Hello currently in IHG for the next 6 weeks will have 40 nights prior to end of December. How to leverage lounge access for 2025/2026. Thank you for all the information

    • @GroundedLifeRetirementTravel
      @GroundedLifeRetirementTravel  3 дня назад +1

      Wait until January to actually select the reward in the app

    • @tgainerjennings
      @tgainerjennings 2 дня назад

      @ Will do, thank you for responding.

    • @peterjanney3070
      @peterjanney3070 2 дня назад +1

      You will receive the award choices after your 40th night stay posts. Just wait until Jan 1st to select the Lounge Access award.
      We are doing the same thing.

    • @tanyawood4095
      @tanyawood4095 2 дня назад

      Did the buy points get 100% more points still give you 20% off your points purchase if you used your high credit card?

  • @1980mikeh
    @1980mikeh 19 часов назад

    Since you spend so much time in Asia puzzling that you never mention Accor

    • @1980mikeh
      @1980mikeh 18 часов назад

      One other thing, these hotel credit cards are only available to US residents. So a lot of this is not applicable to the rest of the world

  • @joemarine2
    @joemarine2 2 дня назад +3

    With Marriott you didn't build actual status with them. The real status is the life time status. Once you build that then you get great upgrades. I travel with work and usually stay in hotels for 300 plus days a year. I use Marriott and IHG. I'll do the first 100 days in IHG then stay the rest of the time in Marriotts. And you didn't get the top tier status as there is a spend. Of course you're not talking about this on your videos which I find very miss leading.

    • @jazdown
      @jazdown День назад

      I agree, I have Lifetime status and earned them from work and I also lived in a Marriott for 9 mths while my house was being built.

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  • @historyofcivilization9367
    @historyofcivilization9367 2 дня назад +2

    There are better hotels in South East Asia and Europe than IHG, Marriot, Hilton or Hyatt. Promoting your referral links to get commissions makes the review bias. Selling your main residence and squandering the equity that you built for over 20 years RENTING hotels and then trying to make back with a RUclips channel is not retirement and is unwise ❤.