How does the Marriott Bonvoy free night certificate work in Canada?

The Marriott Bonvoy free night certificate is offered annually with Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards (personal and business) upon renewal. This certificate, valued at 35,000 points, allows you to book a free night at any participating Marriott hotel, and can now be combined with up to 25,000 additional points to access properties worth up to 60,000 points per night.

Can you use multiple free night certificates for the same stay?

Yes, it is possible to use multiple free night certificates for a multi-night stay, provided that the member is present during the stay and the rooms are booked in their name. Each certificate applies to one night in a standard room, and you can add up to 25,000 points per certificate to access higher-category hotels.

What is the actual value of the free night certificate compared to the annual fees?

The free night certificate can easily be worth more than $300, particularly in major American or European cities where hotel rates are high. With the ability to add 25,000 points, you can obtain nights valued at $400-600, which more than offsets the $120-150 annual fees of Canadian Marriott Bonvoy cards.

How do you book a room by combining certificate and points on the Marriott website?

To combine your certificate with points, first select the "Book with points" option when searching for a hotel. Then choose a room whose value does not exceed your certificate's value by more than 25,000 points, and the "Pay with certificate AND points" option will automatically appear during the booking process on the website.