Not sure where the Platinum devaluation comes from. As a member in Australia and one who travels mainly Asia Pacific, we get free breakfast at all properties for the entire stay. As I don’t usually stay 5*, this would be hard to achieve with all but Marriott. The problem with Marriott being APAC coverage. I stay with Accor for that reason (biggest chain in APAC) despite their crazy IT and all their other unique peculiarities. I know on this forum I’m somewhat alone, but I’m happy enough with ALL.