No surprise because they are very easy to earn. Unlike other programs, it is earned via points which can be had via many promos.
IHG has its other elite status which is by invitation initially - the Royal Ambassador and Ambassador, and carry annual fee on top of qualifying stays.
Brekkie is never a benefit of PC's Plat. Room upgrade if available, late check out, are among the benefits and some hotels would throw in a bottle water, some candies or fruit plate as welcome gift but those are nice gesture by the hotels not part of the program benefits.