Earn points
With credit cards
In Canada, Marriott Bonvoy has chosen American Express to issue 2 credit cards:
Both of these credit cards earn Marriott Bonvoy points DIRECTLY.
Each of these credit cards offers:
- a very interesting welcome bonus
- an annual one night free certificate (at renewal) worth up to 35,000 points
- 15 Elite Nights (Elite Silver status)
- travel insurance
- the ability to earn points on all purchases
With American Express membership rewards
Another way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points is through a partnership with American Express Membership Rewards.
1,000 Membership Rewards points can be transferred to 1,200 Marriott Bonvoy points. So 10,000 Membership Rewards points = 12,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
In other words, 5 membership rewards = 6 Marriott Bonvoy points.
With the 7 Membership Rewards Cards, you can INDIRECTLY earn Marriott Bonvoy points.
With stays and purchases at the hotel
The primary goal of a rewards program: to reward your loyalty.
Thus, the more you stay or eat at Marriott Bonvoy establishments,the more points and benefits you will earn (with the statutes).
So every time:
- you are staying at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel
- you eat in a hotel restaurant
- you are doing an activity organized by the hotel
Give your Marriott Bonvoy membership number! You will earn 10 Marriott Bonvoy points per US dollar spent in the property.
Depending on your status, you’ll earn more Marriott Bonvoy points for all these expenses!
The guarantee of the best price
Marriott Bonvoy’s best price guarantee allows you to get:
- a match on the comparison rate AND offer you either an extra 25% discount on the room
- OR 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
Complaints
Your room didn’t meet your expectations? Did a problem take place during your stay?
Don’t hesitate to make a claim on the Marriott Bonvoy website: the compensation you get will be points!
With cruises
This is a unknown accumulation technique.
Marriott Bonvoy has a cruise booking portal that allows you to earn 3 points for every dollar spent (up to 30,000 points).
After several tests, the prices offered by Marriott Bonvoy are very competitive with several advantages:
- no deposit fee for some cruises
- significant reductions (up to 75%)
- best price guarantee with 110% refund of the difference
With car rentals
It is also possible to earn Marriott Bonvoy points via car rental on the dedicated portal.
Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with Hertz to offer:
- discounts
- up to 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per 2-day rental or more
With activities booking
Marriott Bonvoy has an activity booking portal:
- Guided tours
- Culinary tours
- Tickets for points of interest (museums…)
- Tickets for amusement parks
- Tickets for shows / theaters / sporting events…
- Classes
- And more!
You earn 10 points for every US dollar spent on business.
With promotions
Marriott Bonvoy offers promotions throughout the year to earn more points.
For example, the one allowing you to accumulate 1,500 points for a stay of 2 nights or more.
With the organization of events
Event or meeting organizers can earn 2 points per dollar for any event held at most Marriott Bonvoy establishments.
The maximum per event is 60,000 points (105,000 points maximum for Elite Titanium members).
The brands who do not participate in this: Marriott Executive Apartments, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Design Hotels, Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and Vistana.
It is also possible to get 1 Elite Night for each block of 20 rooms reserved during your event.
With points purchase
Finally, when all the accumulation techniques have been used and you are missing only a few points to get a free night, it is possible to buy Marriott Bonvoy points.
Some rules on buying points:
- It is possible to buy up to 50,000 points per calendar year
- In increments of 1,000 points
- The cost is US$12.50 per 1,000 points
- The transaction takes 24-48 hours
Redeem points
For free hotel nights
Marriott Bonvoy's Rewards Chart
*** Update: As of March 2022, the categories below are no longer used by Marriott Bonvoy. However, we leave them in place during this transition.
Marriott Bonvoy has divided its 8,000+ hotels into 8 categories.
And within each of these categories, there are 3 pricing levels:
- low-season
- Standard
- high-season
| Category | Off peak | Standard | Peak |
| 1 | 5 000 | 7 500 | 10 000 |
| 2 | 10 000 | 12 500 | 15 000 |
| 3 | 15 000 | 17 500 | 20 000 |
| 4 | 20 000 | 25 000 | 30 000 |
| 5 | 30 000 | 35 000 | 40 000 |
| 6 | 40 000 | 50 000 | 60 000 |
| 7 | 50 000 | 60 000 | 70 000 |
| 8 | 70 000 | 85 000 | 100 000 |
Thus, a free night in a Marriott Bonvoy hotel can cost between:
- 5,000 points (category 1 – low season)
- and 100,000 points (category 8 – high season)
Low-season and high-season
The low/high-season are NOT based on:
- a geographical region
- a specific time of year
In fact, this will be related to the hotel directly.
In the same city, it will be possible to see hotels classified in different seasons (low-standard-high).
Stay for 5, Pay for 4 Policy
When you use Marriott Bonvoy points, for a 5-night stay, you’ll only pay 4!
The cheapest of the 5 nights (in case of a difference in low/high season fare) will be offered!
The combined payment Cash + Points
This option allows you to divide the payment between:
- Points
- Cash
The PointSavers option
The PointSavers option is a promotion that is offered on select hotels for pre-defined weeks. The list of hotels offered is here.
This option allows a saving of up to 33% compared to the normal rate.
So, with the PointSavers option, a free night at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel can cost between:
- 4,000 points (category 1 – low season)
- and 90,000 points (category 8 – high season)
How to book with points
To book free nights with your points, it’s easy!
Log in with your Marriott Bonvoy account on Marriott’s website and Check “Use Points”in the hotel search box. Then select “Find”.
Points advance
***This option will expire on March 28, 2023. Reservations made with advance points before this date will be honored. ***
If you do not yet have Marriott Bonvoy points, but would still like to book a room, you could use the points advance.
You must have accumulated enough points 14 days before your stay. If this is not the case, your booking will be cancelled.
It is not possible to make more than 3 reservations with advance points.
Canceling a reservation with points
For most hotels, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before arrival.
Your points will then be refunded.
Modify a reservation with Marriott Bonvoy points or cash
After making a reservation on the Marriott Bonvoy website, the points or cash rate may decrease. If this is the case, there is a very easy way to update a reservation and have the points refunded.
This avoids cancelling your reservation and making a new one with the new rate.
The best destinations
There are sweet spots in the Marriott Bonvoy program, i.e. geographic areas where it is particularly interesting to use your points.
As for example in South Africa with many hotels in Category 1 and 2 .
The hotels map around the world
We have listed the 8,000+ hotels in the world in this exclusive map!
Don’t hesitate to filter it by category!
To get airline programs miles
Marriott Bonvoy is a partner with dozens of airline loyalty programs.
This will allow Marriott Bonvoy points to be transferred in airline program miles. For most programs, the rate is the same: 3 Marriott Bonvoy points = 1 mile.
For every 60,000 points transferred in miles, Marriott Bonvoy offers a 5,000 miles bonus.
Thus: 60,000 points = 20,000 miles + 5,000 miles in bonuses = 25,000 miles
Note that a transfer of 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to United Airlines earns a 10,000 mile bonus.
Here is the partner table and different rates / bonuses and transfer time.
| Partner | Ratio | Bonus in miles / 60,000 points | Time in days |
| Aegean Airlines Miles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 10 |
| Aeroflot Bonus | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| AeroMexico Club Premier | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 3:1 | 5 000 | 5 |
| Air China Phoenix Miles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 5 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 3:1 | 5 000 | 1 |
| Air New Zealand Airpoints | 200:1 | 25 | 2 |
| Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Alitalia MilleMiglia | 3:1 | 5 000 | 7 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 3:1 | 5 000 | 7 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Asiana Airlines Asiana Club | 3:1 | 5 000 | 10 |
| Avianca Airlines Lifemiles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| British Airways Executive Club | 3:1 | 5 000 | 1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 10 |
| China Eastern Airlines Eastern Miles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| China Southern Airlines | 3:1 | 5 000 | 3 |
| Copa Airlines ConnectMiles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Emirates Skywards | 3:1 | 5 000 | 6 |
| Etihad Guest | 3:1 | 5 000 | 5 |
| Frontier Airlines MyFrontier | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Iberia Plus | 3:1 | 5 000 | 6 |
| Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank | 3:1 | 5 000 | 7 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 6:1 | 2 500 | 1 |
| Latam Airlines Latam Pass | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Lufthansa Miles and More | 3:1 | 5 000 | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 3:1 | 5 000 | 6 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 3:1 | 5 000 | 6 |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines Alfursan | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 3:1 | 5 000 | 6 |
| South African Airways Voyager | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| TAP Air Portugal | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus | 3:1 | 5 000 | 10 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles | 3:1 | 5 000 | 14 |
| United MileagePlus | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3:1 | 5 000 | 1 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 3:1 | 5 000 | 2 |
For Marriott Bonvoy Moments activities
Finally, it is possible to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points to book unique activities with Marriott Bonvoy Moments:
- Sports event
- Concert
- Festival
- And more!
Rules
The value of Marriott Bonvoy points
The value of 1 Marriott Bonvoy point is estimated between 0.5 and 1.5 cents per point depending on the use. So we decided to rate the point at 0.9 cents per dollar.
This means that the welcome offer of the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card or the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card is valued at about $500.
The expiracy of points
Marriott Bonvoy points expire after 24 months if your account is inactive.
To keep your account active, all you need to do is:
- earn points (via purchases on an affiliated credit card, hotel stays, etc.)
- to use points
The transfer of points between accounts
Each calendar year, you can transfer 100,000 points to another member.
You’ll need to call +1 800 535 4028.
Points earned with credit cards
All points earned with your purchases on the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card or the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card are automatically transferred to your Marriott Bonvoy account 48-72 hours after your monthly statement is issued.
In the case above, I have earned:
- 9,537 points for spending at 2 points per dollar
- 1,859 points for spending at 5 points per dollar (Marriott Bonvoy Hotel)
- 2,674 points for spending at 3 points per dollar(exclusivity of the version for self-employed/professional/small businesses)
With the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card, you can earn 3 points per dollar for:
- Gas
- dining (restaurants, bars, etc.)
- travel (flights, hotels, car rentals, etc.)
Status
Marriott Bonvoy Status Levels
There are 6 status levels in the Marriott Bonvoy program:
| STATUS | NIGHTS/YEAR |
| Member | 0-9 |
| Silver Elite | 10-24 |
| Gold Elite | 25-49 |
| Platinum Elite | 50-74 |
| Titanium Elite | 75-99 |
| Ambassador Elite | 100+ US$20,000 in expenses |
The validity of the status
As soon as you earn a status level, it is valid until February, 2 years later.
For example, if you qualified for Gold Elite status in August 2022, that status will be valid until February 2024.
In summary, once the status is obtained, you will benefit from it:
- for the rest of the current year
- for the entire next calendar year
- for the first two months of the calendar year after
The benefits of different status
Each Marriott Bonvoy status has distinct advantages:
To move to a higher status, it is necessary to have obtained a certain number of “Elite Nights” in the calendar year.
It is possible to have 15 nights-elite easily by applying for the:
Each of these cards offers 15 Elite Nights per year.
(If you have both card unfortunately it’s NOT cumulative).
Get Silver Elite Status
This status is awarded to those who have spent between 10 and 25 nights per year.
The holder of these cards immediately obtains the Silver Elite status:
This adds to the member level:
- Booking guarantee
- Bonus points of 10%
- Priority late departure
- Welcome gift
Get Gold Elite Status
This status is granted to those who have spent between 25 and 49 nights per year.
The holder of these cards immediately gets 15 Elite Nights:
That means only 10 Elite Nights are missing to get Gold Elite status.
Two cards provide direct elite Gold Marriott Bonvoy status:
This status is part of their advantages.
It is also possible to obtain Elite Gold status by charging $30,000 a year in purchases on one of two credit cards including the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card.
This status adds compared to the Silver Elite level:
- Points bonus of 25%
- Priority late departure until 2 p.m.
- Elite Special Booking Line
- Upgrade to superior room
Get Platinum Elite Status
This status is the most coveted by Marriott Bonvoy members. It is awarded to those who have spent between 50 and 74 nights a year.
But the holder of these cards immediately gets 15 Elite Nights:
This means that 35 Elite Nights are needed to obtain Platinum Elite status.
This adds compared to the Elite level:
- 50% points bonus
- Priority late departure until 4 P.M.
- Welcome gift including breakfast
- Upgrade to superior room including some suites
- Access to the hotel lounge
- Type of room guaranteed
- 5 free Suite upgrades
Get Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status through a Challenge
This option may be temporarily suspended.
It is also possible, once in a lifetime, to participate in a“challenge”in order to obtain Gold Elite or Platinum Elite status.
This challenge requires you to complete, within 90 days:
- 8 nights (Gold Elite status)
- 16 nights (Platinum Elite Status)
These must be paid nights (i.e. without using points).
You’ll need to ask by phone at 1-801-468-4000.
Credit cards
Earn DIRECTLY Marriott Bonvoy points
Earn INDIRECTLY Marriott Bonvoy points
With the 7 Membership Rewards Cards from American Express, you can transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy. The conversion rate is 1:1.2 (i.e. 5 Membership Rewards points = 6 Marriott Bonvoy points).
Cards for individuals
Cards for SMEs
FAQ
How to get free nights with Marriott Bonvoy?
There are two ways to get a free night at a Marriott hotel, apart from paying with points: stay 5 nights for 4 when redeeming points.
The second way is when you renew the annual fee of your Marriott Bonvoy credit card: you will receive a certificate for one free night worth 35,000 points at the hotel of your choice.
How much does a night with Marriott Bonvoy points cost?
Marriott Bonvoy has divided its 7,000 hotels around the world into 8 categories. Three levels of rates depending on the season (low, standard, peak) will cost you between 5,000 and 100,000 points per night.
How do I cancel a Marriott Bonvoy reservation made with points?
Login to your account. You will find information related to your upcoming trips/stays. Select the booking you want to cancel. The “edit or cancel” option will appear. Your points will be credited back to your account immediately and if necessary, the cash will be credited to the credit card given as security. For most hotels, you can cancel your booking up to 48 hours before arrival. However, please check your reservation conditions: in some hotels, cancellation must be made 14 days or even 30 days before arrival.
How do I book with Marriott Bonvoy points?
To book free nights with your points, it’s easy! Log in with your Marriott Bonvoy account on Marriott’s website and Check “Use Points” in the hotel search box. Then select “Find .”
How to contact Marriott Bonvoy?
There is a toll-free support number for members in Canada and the United States. The number is 1-800-627-7468.
When do I get the Free Night Certificate that comes with the Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards?
Six to eight weeks after payment of your annual fee.
What are Marriott Bonvoy points?
The new Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program is the Marriott/Starwood/Ritz-Carlton Group unified Hotel Loyalty Program. There are more than 7,000 hotels around the world. The points issued by the program are called “Marriott Bonvoy points .” With this program, you can earn rewards such as free hotel nights or flights.
How much is a Marriott Bonvoy point worth?
Each Marriott Bonvoy point is valued by Milesopedia at 0.9 cents. If you have 50,000 points, that’s an approximate $450 value.
How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points?
You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points with:
- Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Bonuses and Purchases
- American Express Membership Rewards points
- Stays and purchases at Marriott hotels
- Cruises
- Car rentals
- Activities
- Marriott Bonvoy promotions
- Organization of events
- Marriott Bonvoy points purchase
How do I make a booking if I don't have enough points?
There are two ways to do it:
- If you do not have enough Marriott Bonvoy points but would still like to book a room, you can use the points advance option. You must have earned enough points 14 days before your stay. If this is not the case, your booking will be cancelled.
- Cash + Points option This option allows you to split the payment between points and cash.
Can Marriott points be transferred to airline miles?
Marriott Bonvoy is a partner with dozens of airline loyalty programs.
Thus, you can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points into airline miles. For most programs, the rate is the same: 3 Marriott Bonvoy points = 1 mile.
For every 60,000 points transferred to miles, Marriott Bonvoy offers a bonus of 5,000 miles. Thus: 60,000 points = 20,000 miles + 5,000 bonus miles = 25,000 miles
Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?
Marriott Bonvoy points expire after 24 months if your account is inactive.
To keep your account active, all you need to do is:
- To earn points (through credit cards, hotel stays, etc.).
- To redeem points
Can Marriott Bonvoy points be transferred to another person?
Each calendar year, you can transfer 100,000 points to another member. You’ll need to call +1 800 535 4028.
How long do we keep a Marriott Bonvoy status?
As soon as you earn a status, it is valid until February, 2 years later.
For example, if you qualified for Elite Gold status in August 2020, this status will be valid until February 2022.
Once you have earned an Elite status, you will benefit from it: for the rest of the current year for the whole of the following calendar year during the first 2 months of the following calendar year.
What are the advantages of a Marriott Bonvoy status?
Each Marriott Bonvoy status has distinct perks depending on whether you are Silver, Gold, Platinum or Titanium:
- Booking guarantee
- Bonus points
- Late check-out, early arrival
- Elite Special Booking Line
- Welcome gift including breakfast
- Upgrade to superior room including some suites
- Access to the hotel’s lounge