Since we have introduced PBS, lines are what you (and your seniority) make of them, so it’s more a function of whether your are able to be awarded pairings that are commutable.

As far a what constitutes a “good” overnight is pretty subjective. Long vs short hotel location, times of arrival and departure, effectiveness of transportation are all things that can make a layover in a desirable city better or worse. I flew with a guy the other day who bids for hotels with the “best gyms” and could care less what city they are in.