Quebec and Ottawa hotels accessible with points

The Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Card stands out for a benefit that returns every year: an Annual Free Night Award after your Cardmembership anniversary, valid for a night costing up to 35,000 points at participating properties. For travellers who stay with Marriott, it gives the Card value beyond the welcome offer.

You also receive 15 Elite Night Credits per calendar year toward your next status level and complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status.

The welcome offer lets you earn up to 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points:

• 60,000 points after $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months;
• 10,000 additional points after $500 in purchases in month 13.

To help fund future stays, earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties and 2 points per dollar on other purchases. You can use your points for hotel nights.

The annual fee is $120, and Supplementary Cards have no annual fee. The Card also includes travel insurance, purchase protection, and an extended warranty, subject to applicable terms.

The American Express^® Gold Rewards Card combines points on everyday spending with benefits for your next getaway. With a $250 annual fee, its main advantages are a $100 annual travel credit for bookings through American Express Travel Online and 4 complimentary visits per calendar year to Plaza Premium Lounges in Canada.

The welcome offer can reach 60,000 Membership Rewards points in the first 12 months.

You earn 5,000 points for each monthly billing period in which you charge $1,000 in net purchases to the Card. Your regular spending brings you closer to your next trip.

For everyday spending, earn 2 points per dollar on eligible travel purchases and at eligible gas stations, grocery stores, and drugstores in Canada, then 1 point per dollar on other purchases.

You choose how to use your rewards: reduce the cost of purchases or transfer points to partner loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Avios, or Marriott Bonvoy. The Card also includes a $50 NEXUS credit toward eligible application or renewal fees and a first Supplementary Gold Rewards Card with no annual fee. Each benefit’s terms apply.

The American Express Cobalt^® Card turns grocery runs, restaurant meals, and food delivery into points for your next trip. Its main strength is 5 points per dollar on eligible eats and drinks in Canada, with the choice to transfer points to programs such as Aeroplan or use them to reduce your balance.

You earn:

• 5 points per dollar on eligible groceries, dining, bars, and food delivery in Canada, on up to $2,500 in combined purchases per month, then 1 point per dollar;
• 3 points per dollar on eligible streaming subscriptions in Canada;
• 2 points per dollar on eligible gas, transit, and ridesharing in Canada;
• 1 point per dollar on other purchases.

The welcome offer can reach 15,000 Membership Rewards points: earn 1,250 points for each monthly billing period in which you charge $750 in net purchases to the Card during your first 12 months.

You choose how to use your points: travel through partner programs or statement credits at 1,000 points for $10 on eligible purchases. No-fee Supplementary Cards also help bring your household spending together.

The fee is $15.99 per month outside Quebec, equivalent to $191.88 per year. In Quebec, the $191.88 fee is billed annually. The Card also includes travel insurance and protection for certain purchases, subject to applicable terms.