Rates are going up, both cash and points:
http://www.spgpromos.com/cashandpoints/?EM=VTY_SPG_C&PCHANGES_CashPoints_Chng_PROMOTION
There is a link on that page to current rates.
SPG Cash & Points changes effective March 5
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i should add to this that marriott is increasing the level of hundreds of its hotel in mid-may....book rewards before that date to avoid new higher levels
here is the link to the marriott changes including the new level 9 hotels:
http://www.rewards-insiders.marriott.com/docs/DOC-1655
nine levels at Marriott? No wonder we rarely stay at one.
everyone seems to be attacking we poor budget FF travellers
We, do you have a mouse in your pocket?
I wouldn't characterize your travel as budget....