Originally Posted by beachfan

For me the issue would be having to stay in Marriotts when they may not be the best alternative. Other than that:

Have you done the math to see whether the Amex Bonvoy Brilliant card would be more worthwhile?

$450 fee but $300 credit for stays at Marriotts so net $150. Gives gold status, and a better free night certificate, plus either 250 or 500 points per stay. And a small hope of an upgrade. Also, the extra point (3x) on restaurant spend (although there are better cards for restaurant spend like Amex Gold) If you spend 60k (your 365 days x $150) you get a free night.

Another if you take out the Amex Bonvoy business, you can get 30 nights, 15 from the card you have and 15 from the amex business bonvoy card ($125 fee). Then in 20 nights you will have Platinum status which is free breakfast.

I think it may be a close call on the Bonvoy Brilliant vs. Boundless since you would get to Gold so quickly, but the personal plus business card seems like a worthwhile deal because of starting at Gold and only 20 nights to Plat and 4x spend on gas and restaurants and wireless cell phone providers.