When a credit card's annual fee runs into the hundreds of dollars, many people raise an eyebrow and question whether its benefits justify that fee.
That's certainly the case with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card — the most premium card in the Marriott credit card family. This card has a set of impressive benefits, but also charges a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees).
The truth is, cobranded hotel cards usually aren't the best for maximizing your spending beyond purchases with a given hotel chain. But when a credit card offers a free night award each year and elite status that can provide suite upgrades and complimentary breakfast, that can easily justify the annual fee for some travelers.
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