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Marriott Bonvoy

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What is Marriott Bonvoy?

Marriott Bonvoy is the free loyalty program of Marriott International. Members earn 10 points per US dollar at most Marriott brands, redeem points for free nights from 12,000 points, flights and experiences, and move up six levels from Member to Ambassador Elite based on nights stayed.

Joining the program

Cost to join
free
Currency
Marriott Bonvoy Points

Enroll online at marriott.com or in the Marriott Bonvoy app. Open to any individual with the legal authority to agree to the program rules who lives where participation is permitted and does not already have an account; residents of Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, Iran, Luhansk, North Korea and Syria are excluded.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Membership is free; one account per person.

(d) provides valid and accurate personal information when enrolling in the Loyalty Program; (e) is not already a member of the Loyalty Program (i.e. does not already have a Membership Account)

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Excluded residents.

is not a resident of Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk People's Republic, Iran, Luhansk People's Republic, North Korea, and Syria

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Earning Marriott Bonvoy Points

Earn rule 1

10 base points per US dollar spent on qualifying charges at most Marriott brands.

Earn rule 2

5 base points per US dollar at Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, City Express, Element, Four Points Flex, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Protea Hotels, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites.

Earn rule 3

4 base points per US dollar at StudioRes, without elite bonus points or Elite Night Credits.

Earn rule 4

Elite bonus points on hotel stays: 10% for Silver, 25% for Gold, 50% for Platinum and 75% for Titanium and Ambassador.

Earn rule 5

Up to 2 points per US dollar on Uber Eats orders, and points on Uber Premium and Reserve rides and Hertz rentals.

Earn rule 6

2 points per US dollar on qualifying meeting and event charges, up to 60,000 base points per event.

Earn rule 7

Members can choose to earn airline miles instead of points on stays.

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Official sources & quoted terms

10 base points per US dollar, 5 at listed brands.

Ten (10) base Points for each U.S. dollar, or the currency equivalent, that is incurred and paid for by the Member on Qualifying Charges

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5 points at extended-stay and other listed brands.

except at Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, City Express, Element, Four Points Flex, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Executive Apartments, Protea Hotels, Residence Inn, and TownePlace Suites where a Member will earn five (5) base Points

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StudioRes: 4 points, no elite bonus or night credits.

Members will earn four (4) base Points for each U.S. dollar spent on Qualifying Charges. However, Members do not earn Elite bonus Points or Elite Night Credit.

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Elite bonus point percentages by tier.

Bonus Points Earn bonus points on eligible hotel purchases. 10% bonus points 25% bonus points 50% bonus points 75% bonus points 75% bonus points

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Uber Eats, Uber and Hertz earning.

Uber Eats | Earn 1-2 points/USD on restaurant & grocery orders
  • Uber Eats: up to 2 points per $1
  • Uber: points on Premium and Reserve rides
  • Hertz: up to 700 points on car rentals

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Meetings and events: 2 points per dollar up to 60,000.

a Member will earn two (2) Points for every one U.S. dollar ($1.00) spent on actualized Qualifying Event charges, up to a maximum of 60,000 Points as the base earning per Qualifying Event.

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Earn points or airline miles, one currency per stay.

A Member may earn only one currency - Points or Miles. A Member may not earn both Points and Miles for the same stay.

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Using Marriott Bonvoy Points

Free nights at participating hotels, with stays starting at 12,000 points per night.

Cash + Points, PointSavers, room upgrades and vacation rentals through Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy.

Transfer to airline frequent flyer programs at set conversion ratios; United MileagePlus gives 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points transferred.

Transfer to Starbucks Rewards at 1,000 points to 100 Stars, or a $50 Starbucks gift card for 17,500 points.

TSA PreCheck for 25,000 points, plus flights, car rentals and cruises paid with points.

Homes booked through Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy at 178.57 points per US dollar.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Free nights from 12,000 points; Cash + Points and PointSavers.

Upgrades & Awards | Cash + Points | PointSavers | REDEEM POINTS FOR FREE NIGHTS | Stays starting at 12,000 points / night

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TSA PreCheck, Starbucks and United transfer.

TSA PreCheck Redeem for 25,000 Points | Transfer Points For Stars | Redeem 1000 Points for 100 Stars | $50 Starbucks Gift Card | Redeem for 17,500 Points

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United bonus miles per 60,000 points.

United MileagePlus ® | Get 10k bonus miles for every 60k you transfer | Fly & Drive With Points Instantly | Pay with points to cover airline & car rental costs

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Airline transfers at designated ratios.

Members may redeem Points with participating airline frequent flyer programs and other airline-affiliated loyalty programs at a designated Points to Miles conversion ratio

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When Marriott Bonvoy Points expire

Points are forfeited if an account is inactive for 24 consecutive months. Earning, redeeming, buying or transferring points keeps the account active. Lifetime Elite members are protected from point forfeiture.

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Official sources & quoted terms

24 months of inactivity forfeits points.

If a Member Account is inactive for twenty-four (24) consecutive months, that Member Account will forfeit all accumulated Points.

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Earning, redeeming or buying points keeps the account active.

Members can remain active in the Loyalty Program and retain accumulated Points by earning Points or Miles, redeeming Points, or purchasing Points

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Lifetime Elite protects against forfeiture.

Lifetime Elite Status only provides a Member with Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, or Titanium Elite status and protection against the forfeiture of Points even if the Lifetime Elite Member is inactive.

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Guide to points expiration

Membership tiers

Qualification, renewal and benefits

MemberEntry membership

How to qualify

On joining (0 to 9 nights a year).

Member benefits

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Exclusive member rates
  • Mobile check-in and mobile key
Silver EliteQualification & benefits

How to qualify

10 to 24 Elite Night Credits between January 1 and December 31.

Member benefits

  • 10% bonus points
  • Priority late checkout, based on availability
Gold EliteQualification & benefits

How to qualify

25 to 49 Elite Night Credits in a calendar year.

Member benefits

  • 25% bonus points
  • 2 p.m. late checkout, based on availability
  • Welcome gift of points
  • Fastest Internet connection for free
Platinum EliteQualification & benefits

How to qualify

50 to 74 Elite Night Credits in a calendar year.

Member benefits

  • 50% bonus points
  • 4 p.m. late checkout
  • Room upgrades including select suites
  • Lounge access and breakfast at brands with lounges
  • Welcome gift of points, breakfast or an amenity
  • Annual Choice Benefit at 50 nights
Titanium EliteQualification & benefits

How to qualify

75 or more Elite Night Credits in a calendar year.

Member benefits

  • 75% bonus points
  • 4 p.m. late checkout
  • Annual Choice Benefit at 75 nights
  • Dedicated elite support
Ambassador EliteQualification & benefits

How to qualify

100 or more Elite Night Credits and at least $23,000 US in annual qualifying spend on completed stays in a calendar year.

Member benefits

  • 75% bonus points
  • Your24 choice of check-in time
  • Personal Ambassador service
  • Ambassador Plus One: gift Ambassador status to a household member at 100 nights and $40,000 spend

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Official sources & quoted terms

Elite night thresholds per calendar year.

i. Marriott Bonvoy - Silver Elite: 10 to 24 Qualifying Nights | ii. Marriott Bonvoy - Gold Elite: 25 to 49 Qualifying Nights | iii. Marriott Bonvoy - Platinum Elite: 50 to 74 Qualifying Nights

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Titanium and Ambassador thresholds.

iv. Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium Elite: 75 Qualifying Nights and higher | v. Marriott Bonvoy - Ambassador Elite: 100 or more Qualifying Nights and at least $23,000 US Dollars in annual qualifying spend

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Tier names and base member benefits.

Member Silver Elite Gold Elite Platinum Elite Titanium Elite Ambassador Elite 0-9 NIGHTS PER YEAR
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Exclusive Member Rates
  • Mobile Check-in & Mobile Key

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Late checkout by tier.

Late Checkout Request Late Checkout and spend more time exploring the sites or relaxing. Exceptions apply. Priority Late* 2 p.m.* 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m.

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Upgrades, lounge, Annual Choice, 48-hour guarantee, Your24, Ambassador service.

Enhanced Room Upgrade Enjoy a room upgrade for the entire length of your stay. For Platinum Elite members and above this includes select suites.
  • Ultimate Reservation Guarantee
  • Welcome Gift
  • Enhanced Room Upgrade
  • Dedicated Elite Support
  • Lounge Access
  • Annual Choice Benefit
  • 48-Hour Guarantee
  • Your24
  • Ambassador Service
  • Ambassador Plus One

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Lifetime Elite criteria.

Lifetime Silver Elite: 250 Qualifying Nights + 5 Years as Silver Elite or higher | Lifetime Gold Elite: 400 Qualifying Nights + 7 Years as Gold Elite or higher | Lifetime Platinum Elite: 600 Qualifying Nights + 10 Years

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Ambassador Plus One.

Gift Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite status to a household member when you reach 100 nights and $40,000 USD in annual qualified spend.

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Program partners

  • Emirates Skywards
  • United MileagePlus
  • Hertz
  • SIXT
  • Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
  • Cathay
  • Aeroplan
  • Japan Airlines
  • Uber
  • Uber Eats
  • Starbucks Rewards

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Official sources & quoted terms

Status and earning partners listed on the benefits page.

Emirates Skywards Earn miles on stays and points on flights, plus Platinum Elite members and above can enjoy priority check-in and boarding with Emirates.
  • Emirates Skywards
  • Hertz
  • SIXT
  • United MileagePlus
  • KrisFlyer
  • Cathay
  • Aeroplan
  • Japan Airlines

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About this profile

Marriott Bonvoy is the free loyalty program of Marriott International, covering more than 30 hotel brands. Members earn points on stays and with partners and redeem them for free nights, airline miles, experiences and more. Elite status runs from Silver to Ambassador based on nights stayed each calendar year.

Profiles are built from the program's own published terms. Source links, quotations and checked dates are included with each topic.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Marriott Bonvoy is Marriott International's loyalty program since February 2019, replacing legacy programs.

Effective in February 2019, the loyalty program for Marriott International, Inc. is Marriott Bonvoy™

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Free membership; Gold and above get the fastest Internet for free.

Members enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi. Gold Elite members and above enjoy our fastest Internet connection for free.

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Redeem at over 30 hotel brands.

Discover ways to redeem points and awards at over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations.

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Recent program changes

Marriott Bonvoy became the name of the Marriott loyalty program, replacing Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest.

Members became able to redeem points for homes booked through Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy at 178.57 points per US dollar.

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Official sources & quoted terms

Legacy programs before 2019.

Prior to this, the Loyalty Program operated as a unified program under three names: Marriott Rewards® Program, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Program, and the Starwood Preferred Guest® Program

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Homes redemption from January 1, 2024 at 178.57 points per dollar.

Effective 1 January 2024, a Member is eligible to redeem Points for Homes booked through the Platform at a ratio of 178.57 Points for each U.S. dollar purchased (including taxes and fees).

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Member questions

Answers from the published program terms.

What is Marriott Bonvoy?

Marriott Bonvoy is the free loyalty program of Marriott International. Members earn 10 points per US dollar at most Marriott brands, redeem points for free nights from 12,000 points, flights and experiences, and move up six levels from Member to Ambassador Elite based on nights stayed.

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How many nights do I need for Marriott Bonvoy elite status?

Each calendar year, Silver Elite needs 10 nights, Gold 25, Platinum 50 and Titanium 75. Ambassador Elite needs 100 nights plus at least $23,000 in qualifying spend.

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Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?

Points are forfeited after 24 consecutive months without account activity. Earning, redeeming, buying or transferring points resets the clock, and Lifetime Elite members keep their points even when inactive.

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How do I get lifetime status with Marriott Bonvoy?

Lifetime Silver needs 250 nights and 5 years at Silver or higher, Lifetime Gold 400 nights and 7 years at Gold or higher, and Lifetime Platinum 600 nights and 10 years at Platinum or higher.

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Can I transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to airlines?

Yes. Points can be converted to miles with participating airline programs at set ratios. With United MileagePlus, Marriott adds 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points transferred.

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