Ultimately, the question is .... "Is is really worth it?"

To reach Platinum level for Marriott, $75K spending is required on the Ritz Card. The main benefit being is that you get automatic Platinum statuses on Marriott AND SPG. Since SPG doesn't have a way to reach platinum through spending, Ritz seems like the only option if spending is the only way you can get there.

So, spending $75K on Ritz Card (with $450 AF) gives you 75,000 Marriott points, whereas spending $75K on SPG card, gives you 225,000 Marriott points. Is the cost of letting go 150,000 Marriotts (with $450 AF) worth the Platinum status for BOTH brands really worth it?

would appreciate any thoughts on this from the FT community.

THANK YOU!