Originally Posted by
craigthemif
Gold has long been attainable with credit cards, other fast track offers, etc. [...]
HHonors status is free breakfast and not much more. A poor return for 40 or 60 nights a year...
But a good return for a CC Gold. I have to admit, I do have the German CC for around 50€s/year just for the purpose of free breakfast
Hard enough to maintain Club Carlson and Marriott using the regular way...