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It’s essential to know how to maximize your rewards, whether you’re earning points with credit cards, taking advantage of promotions, or comparing redemption options. Whether you’re planning a luxury vacation or simply looking for ways to save on hotel stays, these strategies can help you get the most out of your Marriott Bonvoy points.
Discover our step-by-step guide on how to book free Marriott Bonvoy nights in Canada.
The first step to booking free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points is to open an account and earn enough points for the redemption you have in mind.
In Canada, there are several ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points, as Marriott Bonvoy partners with American Express to offer two Marriott Bonvoy credit cards: one for individuals and one for small businesses.
You can earn up to 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy points by applying for the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* card.
You can also earn up to 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points with the Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* card.
With these two credit cards, that’s 160,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
You can earn between 160,000 and 320,000 Marriott Bonvoy points as a couple or with a travel companion!
You can also transfer points from any of these seven American Express Membership Rewards cards to Marriott Bonvoy.
The transfer rate is 1:1.2 (or 5:6). This means that by transferring 10,000 Membership Rewards points, you’ll earn 12,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
You can transfer up to 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per year for free from one Marriott Bonvoy account to another. This is a simple way to book hotel nights from a single account:
By redeeming your Marriott Bonvoy points, you can take advantage of the “Stay 5 nights, pay 4” promotion.
Thanks to this benefit, you save around 20% on the price of your reservation, so you can use fewer points for a longer stay!
Once you’ve earned enough points for your free night redemption with Marriott Bonvoy, you’ll need to log in to your account and search for hotel availability for your destination.
Be sure to check the “Use Points/Certificates” box to see results available for points redemptions.
You can filter and sort the results according to your preferences on the results page. You can also quickly note the total cost of your stay in points or cash. Make sure to use special rates and promo codes so you can compare with the lowest available rate!
As a result, you can also determine whether it’s more advantageous to pay in cash or get free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points.
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Once you’ve selected the property where you want to stay, click on “View Rates” to see the different room types and rates available at that hotel.
Next, you can choose the room you want. Note that there are two types of redemptions:
To benefit from the fifth night free, you must choose to pay with points only. You can also calculate the value of the points difference to find out which is the best option.
The final step in booking free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points is to check the important booking details, such as the number of rooms selected and the dates of your stay.
Next, make sure the summary of charges is correct. If you book five award nights, the cost of the lowest-priced night will be crossed out.
Even if you redeem points for your stay, you’ll need to provide your billing address and link a credit card to guarantee your reservation.
The card on file may also be used to pay for hotel charges such as breakfast fees if you choose this option and do not have Marriott Bonvoy elite status. When paying with your credit card, consider using the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card or the Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card, which let you earn 5X points on all charges at Marriott properties.
Finally, be sure to read the hotel’s cancellation policy before confirming your free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points.
Even if you’ve booked your stay, you can still check to see if the price has dropped! If so, you can change your booking and get your money back!
Some destinations are known to be prime locations for free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points. Use our map of Marriott Bonvoy hotels to locate those that require the fewest points in exchange for free nights! Our affordable destinations include:
To book free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points, earning points through credit cards or transfers and taking advantage of the “Stay 5, Pay 4” benefit is the best way to make the most of your points.
You can make the most of your points and enjoy free stays at Marriott Bonvoy properties by following the steps outlined in this article.
The number of points required varies from 7,500 to 100,000, depending on the category and luxury of the hotel.
Yes, nights paid with points count towards Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.
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