Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know by Jess Farley and Senitra Horbrook February 21, 2026 139 Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest and most well-known hotel loyalty programs. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most complicated hotel loyalty programs. In this post, we explain what you need to know about earning and redeeming Bonvoy points, earning elite status (and what benefits come with elite status), the Marriott point expiration policy, buying and transferring points, and more.
All Current Hotel Elite Status Match and Fast-Track Opportunities by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce February 19, 2026 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Marriott Bonvoy Week: Earn Bonus Points on Starbucks Purchases Through February 22 by Tyler Glatt February 23, 2026 0 The Marriott-Starbucks reciprocal rewards partnership offers an easy way to earn a little extra. You can pick up double Stars during stays at Marriott hotels and 100 bonus points during the current Marriott Bonvoy Week, which runs through February 22, 2026. Here are all the details and how to link your accounts.
Marriott Increases Earnings on Marriott Executive Apartment Stays — Here’s What to Know by Harrison Pierce February 16, 2026 0 Marriott just increased the number of points and elite night credits you earn on bookings with Marriott Executive Apartments. Now, you'll earn five Marriott Bonvoy points per $1 spent and one elite night credit per night stayed. Here's what you need to know about the change, and what it means for your earning potential.
Marriott Cruise With Points Promotion: Earn up to 11X Bonvoy Points on Your Next Sailing by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce February 12, 2026 0 Cruise with Points — Marriott’s cruise booking portal — is offering triple points on cruises booked by February 28, 2026. That means Marriott Bonvoy members can earn up to 9X points on a 3+ night sailing in a balcony or suite stateroom — or up to 11X points when paying with a Marriott co-branded credit card issued by Chase.
Marriott Promotions: 2,500 Points Plus a Bonus Elite Night per Stay, Regional Offers, and More by Skye Class February 11, 2026 140 The latest global Marriott promotion offers 2,500 bonus points per stay between February 25 and May 10, 2026, plus one bonus Elite Night Credit when staying at different brands. Marriott also has several regional and property-specific deals, along with special bonuses on Vacations by Marriott and Marriott Homes & Villas stays.
Marriott Homes & Villas Promotions: 25k Points on First Stay, 2k per Night, and 10% off by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce February 18, 2026 19 If you're considering booking a stay through Marriott Homes & Villas, now is a great time to do so, as there are three concurrent offers! Here’s everything you need to know about the current Marriott Homes & Villas promotions — including the key terms, potential savings, and how to maximize your points.
The Best Co-Brand Credit Card for Each Hotel Loyalty Program: Perks and Why They’re Worth Getting by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce February 10, 2026 108 Hotel rewards cards are the most cost-effective way of scoring free stays and elite status benefits at major hotel chains. There are plenty of good options, so we've picked our favorites based on their welcome bonus, earning potential, and the benefits you get just for holding the card.
Vacations by Marriott Promotion: Book in February and Earn 25k Points on a 4+ Night Package by Skye Class February 9, 2026 3 Another month, another new Vacations by Marriott promotion! Through February 28, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn 25,000 bonus points when booking an eligible vacation package with a stay of four or more nights at a participating Marriott property. Here's how to participate in this offer.
Earn Hotel Elite Status Without the Stays: The Best Shortcuts by Program by Michelle Molloy and Harrison Pierce February 5, 2026 43 The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points for as Little as 0.89¢ Each With This New Up-To-40% Bonus Promotion by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter February 3, 2026 145 Marriott Bonvoy is offering its members the chance to buy points with a 40% bonus. This bonus drops the effective cost-per-point down to as low as 0.89¢ per point. That opens the door to stays at the most lavish Marriott properties at a fraction of the cost or the chane to mint airline miles for as little as 1.79¢ per mile. Here's when this promotion could make sense.
All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays) by Senitra Horbrook and Harrison Pierce February 2, 2026 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
Chase Just Launched a 50% Transfer Bonus From Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy. Worth It? by JT Genter February 1, 2026 32 Chase just launched a new 50% transfer bonus when you transfer Chase points to Marriott Bonvoy®. Now through February 28, 2026, you’ll get 1,500 Marriott points for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer. But is this transfer bonus worth it? Here's what to know.
Earn 3 Free Night Awards With the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card by Carissa Rawson and JT Genter January 30, 2026 0 The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is offering 3 Free Night Awards after meeting the minimum spending requirements — which you get a full six months to do. This is in addition to benefits such as Gold Elite status, bonus elite night credits toward higher status, and a Free Night Award each year. Let's take a look at this offer.
Join and Earn: Score Easy Points, Miles, or Savings for Joining These Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 23, 2026 132 Several airlines and hotels offer thousands of bonus points and miles as an incentive for new members to join their loyalty programs. Here's a roundup of the hotel and airline loyalty programs currently offering bonuses to new members, including new offers from Spirit, American Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia.
Marriott–Lufthansa Partnership: Opt-in for a Status Match, Bonus Points on Stays, and More by Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 1 Marriott has a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status. Here's how to opt-in to earn these rewards.
Marriott Boundless Limited-Time $100 Airline Credit: How to Enroll and Earn This Credit by Harrison Pierce January 21, 2026 2 For a limited time, cardholders of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card will earn up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That more than offsets this card's annual fee! Here's what to know about activating and maximizing this offer.
All the Ways to Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits — and Tips to Earn Them Faster by Ajay Jain and Anthony Cave January 20, 2026 0 Marriott Elite Night Credits are used to determine which level of Marriott Bonvoy status you earn in a given calendar year. Learn what Marriott Elite Night Credits are, how to earn them via hotel stays, credit cards, and events, and which hotels in Marriott's portfolio give fewer Elite Night Credits than others.
Marriott Bonvoy Now Awards Half Elite Nights at Select Brands — Here’s Why That’s Good News by Mark Jackson January 18, 2026 0 Marriott just changed how elite night credits are earned at four brands. Previously, guests would earn one elite night for every two nights stayed -- rounded down. The new policy is much more fair to travelers. Here's a full breakdown of these changes.
When Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Marriott Points Expiration Policy Explained by Sam Helmy January 18, 2026 85 Marriott Bonvoy has one of the most generous point expiration policies compared to other hotel loyalty programs. Here is all you need to know about keeping your points active and tracking them effectively.
New Marriott Credit Card Offers: Earn up to 5 Free Night Awards or Score 100,000 Points by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2026 12 If you're looking for a windfall of Marriott Bonvoy points or a handful of Free Night Awards, you're in luck. That's because we're seeing elevated welcome offers of up to 5 Free Night Awards or 100,000 points on multiple Marriott co-branded cards. Here's an overview of the offers and each card's perks.
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options for 2026 by Ian Snyder January 7, 2026 0 If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from suite upgrades and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.
Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt January 3, 2026 41 One of the more valuable benefits of carrying a Marriott co-branded credit card is that it comes with Elite Night Credits that can boost you to that next status tier faster. Even better, the right credit card pairing can award up to 40 Elite Night Credits! Here's all you need to know about earning Elite Night Credits from Marriott cards.
Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points by Skye Class January 1, 2026 1 Marriott Vacation Club offers two timeshare presentation promotions: attend a 90-minute virtual presentation to earn up to 20,000 (or more) Bonvoy points or enjoy a three-night resort stay for $299 plus 5,000 points. Here's what you need to know about both offers.
Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights by Ryan Smith and Harrison Pierce December 26, 2025 3 There are plenty of ways to earn elite status with your favorite hotel or airline without meeting a spending requirement or completing a minimum number of nights or flights. In a somewhat unique partnership, you can status match your Marriott Bonvoy elite status to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — or match in the opposite direction if you have KrisFlyer status. Here's what to know.
The Marriott Bonvoy Member’s Guide to CitizenM: Elite Benefits, Point Earnings, and What to Expect on Stays by Harrison Pierce December 9, 2025 0 Now that the integration of CitizenM into Marriott Bonvoy is complete, here's everything you need to know about booking stays at CitizenM properties worldwide. We'll cover earning and redeeming points, as well as elite benefits you'll enjoy on-site.
Marriott and Emirates Your World Rewards Promotion: Earn 2,500 Skywards Miles On Your Next Flight by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy Your World Rewards members who linked their accounts by November 21 can now earn 2,500 bonus Skywards miles on their next Emirates flight booked by December 21, 2025, for travel by February 28, 2026. Here are the details for this promotion.
Get 3k Points for Linking Your Marriott and Uber Accounts and Riding Once — Here’s How by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 6 Marriott and Uber have teamed up again to offer bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points when linking your accounts. With this offer, you can earn up to 3,000 points after linking your account and completing one "premium" Uber ride. Here's what you need to know.
Need More Marriott Elite Night Credits? Here’s How to Get Them Without Booking Extra Stays by Tyler Glatt November 29, 2025 2 We are fast approaching the end of the year. If your Marriott Elite Night Credits aren't as high as you'd hoped, the good news is that you have options for boosting your Marriott elite status before the new year starts. Here's a roundup of all the ways to boost your Marriott elite status — besides staying additional nights in hotels.
Marriott Bonvoy Airline Partners: Unlock Hidden Perks You Might Be Missing by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce November 26, 2025 14 Reciprocal loyalty program agreements are a great way to get extra mileage out of both your points and elite status. There are three Marriott Bonvoy airline partners you should be aware of, as your Marriott status may come in handy. If you hold elite airline status, you can likewise enjoy additional benefits at Marriott hotels.
