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Marriott Bonvoy Points Guide
Earn and redeem across 30+ hotel brands
Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programs with over 8,500 properties across 30+ brands. Earn and redeem points at luxury properties like The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis, or value brands like Courtyard and Fairfield Inn.
Award Chart
Points required for free nights
| Category | Off-Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 5,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 |
| Category 2 | 10,000 | 12,500 | 15,000 |
| Category 3 | 15,000 | 17,500 | 20,000 |
| Category 4 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Category 5 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 |
| Category 6 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 60,000 |
| Category 7 | 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Category 8 | 70,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
Elite Status Tiers
Benefits at each level
Member
0 nightsEarn 10 points per $1, free WiFi, mobile check-in
Silver Elite
10 nights10% bonus points, priority late checkout
Gold Elite
25 nights25% bonus points, room upgrade, enhanced WiFi, 2pm late checkout
Platinum Elite
50 nights50% bonus points, suite upgrades, lounge access, annual choice benefit
Titanium Elite
75 nights75% bonus points, United Silver status, 48-hour guaranteed availability
Ambassador Elite
100 + $23k nightsAmbassador Service, Your24 flexible check-in/out
Hotel Brands
Properties where you can earn and redeem
The Ritz-Carlton
Luxury
St. Regis
Luxury
W Hotels
Luxury
EDITION
Luxury
The Luxury Collection
Luxury
JW Marriott
Premium
Marriott Hotels
Premium
Sheraton
Premium
Westin
Premium
Renaissance
Premium
Le Méridien
Premium
Autograph Collection
Premium
Delta Hotels
Select
Tribute Portfolio
Select
Courtyard
Select
Four Points
Select
SpringHill Suites
Select
Protea Hotels
Select
Fairfield Inn
Longer Stays
Residence Inn
Longer Stays
TownePlace Suites
Longer Stays
Element
Longer Stays
Sweet Spots
- Category 1-3 properties often provide excellent value at 5,000-17,500 points per night
- Fifth night free on award stays makes 5-night bookings 20% cheaper
- Points + Cash options let you use fewer points when your balance is low
- Transfer to airlines with 5,000 bonus miles per 60,000 points transferred
Transfer Partners
United Airlines
3:1.160,000 Bonvoy = 25,000 United miles
American Airlines
3:160,000 Bonvoy = 20,000 AA miles
Delta Air Lines
3:160,000 Bonvoy = 20,000 Delta miles
British Airways
3:160,000 Bonvoy = 20,000 Avios
Emirates
3:160,000 Bonvoy = 20,000 Skywards miles
About Marriott Bonvoy Points
Earn points on eligible stays, dining, and credit card spending. Points can be redeemed for free nights, room upgrades, experiences, and airline miles transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy points are generally worth around 0.7-0.9 cents per point on average. However, you can get significantly more value (1.5+ cents) at Category 1-4 properties or by using the fifth night free benefit on longer stays.
Marriott offers elite status tiers: Silver (10 nights), Gold (25 nights), Platinum (50 nights), Titanium (75 nights), and Ambassador (100 nights + $23k spend). Benefits include bonus points, room upgrades, late checkout, and lounge access at higher tiers.
Yes, Marriott points transfer to 40+ airline partners at a 3:1 ratio. When you transfer 60,000 points, you get a 5,000-mile bonus, making it effectively 3:1.1 for United or 3:1.25 for other partners.
When booking award stays of 5+ nights, the fifth night is free. This effectively gives you a 20% discount on points stays, making longer bookings significantly more valuable.
Earn points through hotel stays (10+ points per $1), co-branded credit cards (up to 6x at Marriott), dining programs, car rentals, and retail partners. Credit card welcome bonuses can provide 75,000-150,000+ points.
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