Marriott Bonvoy: What can you do with Marriott Bonvoy points?

Updated Jun 3, 2024
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To the point Here are some hotel stay ideas for free nights when traveling, with the best use of Marriott Bonvoy points.

Conditions

Several heavenly destinations are available for free hotel nights with points. Or sometimes it’s a good idea to use them for just a passing hotel on the road, or during a stopover between flights. That’s one less thing you’ll have to pay!

In all the examples below, the number of points is approximate.

It may vary according to the popularity of your date, the season and local events.

Several heavenly destinations are available for free hotel nights with points. Or sometimes it’s a good idea to use them for just a passing hotel on the road, or during a stopover between flights. That’s one less thing you’ll have to pay!

In all the examples below, the number of points may vary according to the popularity of your date, the season and local events.

Two people can quickly earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.

For example, each subscribes to the Marriott BonvoyMD American ExpressMD* Card. It offers 50,000 points by charging $1,500 in purchases to the card within the first three months of membership.

This will result in just over 100,00 points each. When you add its twin in your wallet, the Marriott BonvoyMD Business American Express®* Card ExpressMD*, you earn another 100,000 points!

What’s more, each card entitles you to one free night’s stay per year, worth 35,000 points or less, when you renew each year.

Welcome offer points

Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card

Welcome offer points

Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card

Person #1 50 000 50 000
Person #2 50 000 50 000
Total 100 000 100 000

Together, a couple can collect 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for travel anywhere in the world, at 8,000+ Marriott Bonvoy hotels!

Hotels are easy to book. See our article on how to book free nights at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, step by step.

Our trick is to book 5 nights with points.

The Marriott Bonvoy program has a special advantage when booked with points: the fifth consecutive night at the same hotel is free!

As long as you’re booking for 4 nights, you might as well book for 5 nights, as it’s the same number of points.

To see the complete map to locate all Marriott Bonvoy hotels worldwide, check out our post !

Stay in Canada with Marriott Bonvoy points

There are some great travel options in Canada, from coast to coast!

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Quebec City

Soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Quebec City. Marriott Bonvoy hotels are available near Old Quebec, on the South Shore or further northeast, where you’ll find the magnificent Delta Hotels, Mont Sainte-Anne, Resort & Convention Center.

Marriott Bonvoy quebec

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Niagara Falls

The 3 most popular Niagara Falls hotels are :

What’s more, the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel is directly connected to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, a huge indoor waterpark that comes in handy in winter or on rainy days.

Niagara falls marriott

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Vancouver

Vancouver has several Marriott Bonvoy hotels in the center of the action, but also near its airport. This comes in handy if you need to make a long stopover before heading to Australia, Japan or Hawaii.

Enjoy a soothing bike ride in Stanley Park, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge and stroll through the Granville Island Public Market.

Vancouver marriott points

Staying in the USA with Marriott Bonvoy points

If you are travelling to our southern neighbours, there are great possibilities. Moreover, it is advantageous to pay in points, while avoiding the exchange rate.

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Orlando

The area around the Disney parks in Orlando is packed with Marriott hotels!

Orlando points marriott

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Las Vegas

Thanks to a partnership between MGM Hotels and Marriott Bonvoy, you can now book Las Vegas hotels that are not Marriott Bonvoy hotels such as :

Accommodation options with Marriott Bonvoy points are therefore enormous on the famous Strip.

las vegas marriott bonvoy

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - New York City

Hotels in New York City are notoriously expensive.

To say goodbye to the year that has just ended in Times Square, for a simple visit, to eat cake at Carlo’s Bakery or if you’ve qualified for the New York Marathon, you can stay without paying thanks to points.

There’s often a Marriott Bonvoy hotel near Manhattan, Central Park or the ever-popular Hudson Yards.

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Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - San Diego

Whether you want to take your time and visit the San Diego Zoo (which is one of the most beautiful in the world) or stroll through the Gaslamp Quarter, hotel options are plentiful in San Diego.

San Diego

International stays with Marriott Bonvoy points

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Cancun

cancun mexique points

Stay with Marriott Bonvoy points - Bali

Bali is a place where the price in points can be very low, making it possible to stay even longer.

Bali

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Costa Rica

Costa Rica‘s Marriott Bonvoy hotels are located in San José and on the Pacific coast.

The least expensive in points in the capital and you’ll also find an all-inclusive to pay for with your points, like The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa.

Costa rica points marriott

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Curaçao

There are only 3 Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Curaçao, but they are very well located and well worth the money:

curacao points marriott

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Madrid

Madrid and southern Spain are wonderful places to spend the vacations or part of the winter. Use your points to take advantage of low or no prices.

Madrid

Free nights with Marriott Bonvoy points - Maldives

The Maldives are a dream location, and accessible with points! The best time to visit is from November to April.

But try to go in October or May, between seasons. The temperature will still be pleasant and it will cost you even fewer points.

Maldives points marriott

Stay with Marriott Bonvoy points - Tokyo

Japan is a very popular destination for travelers. During the month of March, the sakura blossoms are magnificent!

To save on accommodation, several hotels are available to put you right in the heart of the action.

Tokyo points marriott

Bottom Line

After making a reservation in points, check the number of points required in the following weeks for the same period. It often happens that the number of points drops… to your advantage!

If the number of points decreases, take the opportunity to change your booking and recover the difference in points.

For more inspiration, check out our complete map of Marriott Bonvoy.

Safe travels!

How do I transfer Marriott Bonvoy points?

To transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to another person, read our article on How to transfer points to another account.

To transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to another loyalty program, read our article on How to transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan and other partners.

How much are 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points worth?

According to our estimate, 1 Marriott Bonvoy point is worth 0.9 cent.

So 100,000 points are worth $900. Consult our Marriott Bonvoy Ultimate Guide and calculate your points with our automatic calculator.

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Caroline Tremblay

Caroline Tremblay

Caroline Tremblay
Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.
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