Originally Posted by MDtR-Chicago

Generally no. Elite status is determined by "elite qualifying miles" (or a similar name), as compared to redeemable miles earned from credit cards.

Some cards offer EQM bonuses, such as some Delta cards. Occasionally that means enough to earn lowest level elite status. However, many of the airline cards offer many elite benefits without the status - such as free bags or priority boarding.

Hotel credit cards are a little different. Most offer a way to elite status through spending, either with a spending threshold or awarding "elite night stay" credit for certain spending.

Marriott includes Silver, and very high spending can earn all the way up to Platinum. Hilton can earn Diamond from spending. Priority Club is a rare program that counts all points toward elite, so an offer of at least 60k points means instant Platinum.

Look carefully at each offer to determine if it gives any elite benefits.