Marriott Bonvoy Award Chart
Marriott Bonvoy Points pricing guide for 2026
Marriott Bonvoy uses an 8-category award chart with off-peak, standard, and peak pricing across 30+ hotel brands and 8,500+ properties worldwide. The fifth night free benefit on all award stays effectively reduces point costs by 20% on 5-night bookings.
Category Pricing
Points per night by category
| 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 |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with marriott bonvoy points
Fifth Night Free
20% offAll Marriott award stays of 5+ nights get the fifth night free. This effectively saves 20% on longer stays and stacks with off-peak pricing.
Category 1-3 Properties
5,000-17,500/nightBudget-friendly Fairfield Inn and Courtyard properties at 5,000-17,500 points per night. Excellent for road trips and short stays.
Points Advance
Reserve firstReserve award nights before you have enough points, then earn or transfer later. Unique to Marriott and helpful for planning ahead.
Off-Peak Category 5 (W Hotels)
30,000/nightW Hotels and JW Marriott during off-peak at 30,000 points per night. Cash rates often exceed $300, yielding 1+ cent per point.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Marriott Bonvoy points transfer to 40+ airline partners at 3:1 (with 5,000 bonus per 60,000). Only consider this if you can't find good hotel value.
The Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card earns 6x at Marriott and includes a free night certificate (up to 85,000 points).
Use off-peak pricing aggressively — it can save 30-40% compared to peak rates at the same property.
Category 8 properties (100,000 peak) are rarely good value. Focus on Categories 1-5 for the best cents-per-point return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Marriott Bonvoy award chart work?
Marriott uses 8 categories with off-peak, standard, and peak pricing. Each property is assigned a category (1-8), and the points required vary by season. Category 1 starts at 5,000 points off-peak, while Category 8 peaks at 100,000 points per night.
How much are Marriott Bonvoy points worth?
Marriott points are worth approximately 0.7-0.9 cents each on average. The fifth night free benefit can push value to 1+ cent per point on 5-night stays, especially at Category 1-4 properties.
What is the Marriott fifth night free benefit?
When booking award stays of 5 or more consecutive nights, the fifth night is free. This applies to all members and effectively gives you a 20% discount on the total points cost.
Can you transfer credit card points to Marriott?
No major credit card program transfers directly to Marriott Bonvoy. Points are primarily earned through stays, co-branded credit cards (Amex and Chase Marriott cards), and the Marriott earning ecosystem.
What is Marriott Points Advance?
Points Advance lets you reserve award nights even without enough points in your account. You can earn or purchase the remaining points later, with your reservation held until a specified deadline.
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