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Spent Enough to Unlock a Brilliant Earned Choice Award? You Now Have a New Benefit Option

June 4, 2025

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The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is packed with benefits. Most of these you get automatically (or after enrollment), but one of the card's lesser-appreciated perks is the Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit you unlock after making eligible purchases every calendar year. And this benefit just got a little better. Here's how.

Emirates and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Guide: Reciprocal Benefits, Point Transfers

by Mark Jackson

June 4, 2025

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Marriott Bonvoy has a lot of airline partners, but one partnership that goes a little deeper than most is with Emirates Skywards. The two programs offer reciprocal benefits through a program called Your World Rewards. Here’s what to know about the Your World Rewards program.

Marriott’s Most Expensive Award Nights Now Cost Over 600K Points — How Did We Get Here?

by Mark Jackson

May 27, 2025

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Marriott Bonvoy award prices have skyrocketed since the 2018 merger with Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Award nights now cost over 600,000 points per night — a far cry from Marriott's 45,000-point cap in 2018! So, how did we get here? Let’s take a look back at how Marriott’s most expensive award nights have changed over the years.

Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays

by Toni Southam and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

May 27, 2025

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Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights — as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.

Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Premium Perks With a High Annual Fee

by Senitra Horbrook and Jess Farley

May 25, 2025

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The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card gives you top-tier status, plus an array of other premium benefits. Check out our review to see if this card is right for you.

Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt

May 21, 2025

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Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review: A Long-Term Keeper

by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash

May 18, 2025

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The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is a solid option for small business owners who are loyal to Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about it's perks and long-term benefits to help you decide if it's one you should add to your wallet.

The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points

by Mark Jackson

May 10, 2025

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Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.

How to Top Off Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate With up to 15,000 Bonvoy Points

by Sam Helmy and Jenna Hansen

May 9, 2025

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Marriott lets you top off your Free Night Award night certs (including those earned through co-branded credit cards) with up to 15,000 Bonvoy points. This brings some flexibility when trying to book more expensive hotels or peak nights. This article shows you exactly how it works.

13 Ways To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points Without Staying at a Hotel

by Jenna Hansen and Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

April 23, 2025

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There are many ways to earn a large amount of Marriott points each year that do not involve staying at a hotel. These include opening a Marriott card, booking a vacation or rental car, hosting a business meeting or conference, linking your Uber account, and more.

Win Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour Concert Tickets by Entering This Marriott Sweepstakes

by Skye Class

April 4, 2025

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A new Marriott sweepstakes is offering Bonvoy members the chance to win tickets to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour. 19 packages for seven concert dates through July 14 are available to win. Here are the details on how to register and why you'll want to enter as soon as possible to maximize your chances.

Points of Interest: Delta Drops a Partner, Marriott Tweaks Breakfast Policy, and More Loyalty Updates

by Tyler Glatt

March 21, 2025

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Change is the only constant in points and miles, and that’s certainly been the case in the first quarter of 2025. In this third installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program changes that have happened over the past few months.

The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles

by Cameron Laufer

March 17, 2025

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Have you ever dreamed of visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World? With the right points and miles strategy, you can make a trip to Machu Picchu more affordable by covering flights and hotels with rewards. In this guide, we’ll break down the best ways to book your trip based on the points you have.

Marriott’s March Madness Promo: Win 1 Bonvoy Point for Every Tournament Point Scored

by Skye Class

March 10, 2025

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Marriott just launched its new March Madness promotion, creatively called "Points for Points." A total of 134 lucky Bonvoy members will earn one Bonvoy point for every point scored across all 134 March Madness games. Here’s how to register.

No Elite Nights, Fewer Points: Marriott’s StudioRes Brand Is Downright Anti-Loyalty

by Mark Jackson

March 6, 2025

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Marriott updated its terms and conditions this week to spell out how its newest brand StudioRes will participate in the program... and it's bad news for Marriott Bonvoy members and elites. Additionally, Marriott has split out how its relatively new Sonder brand will participate in the Bonvoy program. Here's Marriott's latest move to Bonvoy its members.

Get Up to a 40% Transfer Bonus When Converting Bank, Hotel Points to Etihad Guest

by Skye Class and JT Genter

March 6, 2025

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Etihad is back with another bonus for transferring hotel points into miles. Now through March 31, 2025, you can get up to a 40% transfer bonus when converting points from 27 different bank and hotel programs to Etihad Guest. For the majority of travelers, the most relevant programs are Capital One, Accor Hotels, and World of Hyatt.

Triple Marriott Bonvoy Points on Cruises: Earn up to 11X Points on Your Next Sailing

by Skye Class

February 28, 2025

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Marriott’s Cruise with Points portal is offering triple points on cruises booked by March 11, 2025. Earn up to 9X points on a 3+ night sailing in a balcony or suite, or 11X points when paying with a Marriott co-branded credit card. Or you can pay with Marriott Bonvoy points to cover a cruise. Here are the full details.

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card Review: Gold Elite Status and Lots of Points on Spending

by Ajay Jain

February 26, 2025

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The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card offers solid perks for Marriott Bonvoy members, including complimentary Gold Elite status. Check out our thoughts, the pros and cons, point earning rates, application restrictions, and how the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card stacks up to other Marriott cards.

How to Use Marriott Multiply Points Feature to Buy Points for as Low as 0.94¢ Per Point

by Tyler Glatt

February 24, 2025

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Travelers have a neat way to earn a boatload of Marriott Bonvoy points, and it involves multiplying the ones you've recently earned by up to 4X. Multiplying your Marriott points is an interesting proposition, but is it worth your time and money? Let's take a look.

Trailborn Joins the Marriott Bonvoy Program: What Travelers Need to Know About This Outdoorsy Brand

by JT Genter

February 18, 2025

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In December, Marriott announced a long-term agreement with outdoor-focused hotel brand Trailborn. Since then, Marriott has moved quickly to integrate the boutique hotel brand into its systems. As of today, Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn Bonvoy points on Trailborn stays and enjoy some elite perks. Here's what to know about this new addition to the Marriott Bonvoy program.

Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

by Mark Jackson

February 15, 2025

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There are a lot of double-dipping opportunities out courtesy of a wide variety of airline and hotel partnerships. By leveraging your loyalty in one program, you can hopefully "double-dip" in another and stack more rewards with little effort. Here are all the airlines and hotels with these types of partnerships.

Marriott Business Access Program: Overview, Eligibility, and the Perks You Get

by Sam Helmy and Skye Class

September 16, 2025

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The Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy program is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and provides many features and benefits, including an expanded and improved booking experience. Here's everything you need to know about this program.

United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More

by Mark Jackson

February 6, 2025

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United and Marriott have a long-running partnership, called RewardsPlus, which offers United and Marriott elites reciprocal benefits plus point transfer enhancements. Let's look at the benefits available and how you can qualify for them.

How To Earn and Redeem Marriott Credit Card Free Night Certificates

by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash

February 2, 2025

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Marriott Free Night Awards can return an excellent value to cardholders year after year, especially since you can top them off with points to book more expensive stays. Here’s how to utilize Marriott free night certificates for free stays.

A Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy’s Partnership With MGM Resorts

by Tyler Glatt and Scott Sikes

January 27, 2025

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If you didn't know, MGM has a partnership with Marriott, which offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy your Marriott Bonvoy membership benefits at unique properties and score extra points along the way. Here's everything you need to know about the Marriott-MGM partnership.

How To Get Free Breakfast at Marriott Hotels: Brand and Status Guide

by Tyler Glatt

January 25, 2025

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Marriott's portfolio of hotels and resorts is massive; it contains 30+ brands! And because each brand features unique benefits and offerings, it can be confusing to figure out what your next stay might look like. Here's everything you need to know about how to get free breakfast at Marriott properties.

Decoding Marriott’s Credit Card Rules: What You Need to Know Before Applying

by Miguel Rueda and Mark Jackson

January 24, 2025

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American Express and Chase have complex application rules for the Marriott co-branded cards, making it harder for applicants to obtain welcome offers on more than one card or understand their eligibility. Here, we break down eligibility for each card's bonus.

Want to Make a Marriott Bonvoy Cash + Points Reservation? You Now Have to Call

by Mark Jackson

January 23, 2025

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A few years ago, Marriott unveiled a novel feature in its booking system: the ability to mix award nights with cash nights on one reservation. However, as Loyalty Lobby reported, that functionality is no longer available online. Here's why this news matters to loyal Marriott Bonvoy members.

Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline

by Ian Snyder

January 12, 2025

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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 Nightly Upgrade Awards 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 7, 2025

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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.

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Spent Enough to Unlock a Brilliant Earned Choice Award? You Now Have a New Benefit Option

Emirates and Marriott Bonvoy Partnership Guide: Reciprocal Benefits, Point Transfers

Marriott’s Most Expensive Award Nights Now Cost Over 600K Points — How Did We Get Here?

Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays

Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Premium Perks With a High Annual Fee

Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review: A Long-Term Keeper

The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points

How to Top Off Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate With up to 15,000 Bonvoy Points

13 Ways To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points Without Staying at a Hotel

Win Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour Concert Tickets by Entering This Marriott Sweepstakes

Points of Interest: Delta Drops a Partner, Marriott Tweaks Breakfast Policy, and More Loyalty Updates

The Best Ways to Visit Machu Picchu Using Points and Miles

Marriott’s March Madness Promo: Win 1 Bonvoy Point for Every Tournament Point Scored

No Elite Nights, Fewer Points: Marriott’s StudioRes Brand Is Downright Anti-Loyalty

Get Up to a 40% Transfer Bonus When Converting Bank, Hotel Points to Etihad Guest

Triple Marriott Bonvoy Points on Cruises: Earn up to 11X Points on Your Next Sailing

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card Review: Gold Elite Status and Lots of Points on Spending

How to Use Marriott Multiply Points Feature to Buy Points for as Low as 0.94¢ Per Point

Trailborn Joins the Marriott Bonvoy Program: What Travelers Need to Know About This Outdoorsy Brand

Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

Marriott Business Access Program: Overview, Eligibility, and the Perks You Get

United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More

How To Earn and Redeem Marriott Credit Card Free Night Certificates

A Complete Guide to Marriott Bonvoy’s Partnership With MGM Resorts

How To Get Free Breakfast at Marriott Hotels: Brand and Status Guide

Decoding Marriott’s Credit Card Rules: What You Need to Know Before Applying

Want to Make a Marriott Bonvoy Cash + Points Reservation? You Now Have to Call

Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline

Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards