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Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work

by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson

August 13, 2025

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Marriott Bonvoy's Nightly Upgrade Awards are a benefit that elite members can choose through Annual Choice Benefits. With these awards, you can request a room upgrade prior to arrival at the hotel. This benefit replaced the previous and similar Suite Night Awards. Here's a closer look at what Nightly Upgrade Awards are, how to earn them, and how to use them.

Marriott and Emirates Your World Rewards Promotion: Earn 2,500 Skywards Miles On Your Next Flight

by Skye Class

July 31, 2025

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A few months ago, Marriott and Emirates sent out an email inviting Bonvoy and Skywards members to link their accounts for reciprocal benefits. Marriott Bonvoy Your World Rewards members who linked their accounts by July 24 can now earn 2,500 bonus Skywards miles on their next Emirates flight through November 30, 2025. Here are the details for this promotion.

What Marriott Gold Elite Status Actually Gets You — and the Easiest Ways to Earn It

by Harrison Pierce

July 22, 2025

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Marriott has five elite status tiers for its most loyal customers. The second tier, Gold Elite, comes with a variety of benefits, including bonus points, room upgrades, and a late checkout. Here's everything to know about Marriott Gold Elite benefits and how to earn this status.

How and When to Use Your Ritz-Carlton Club Level Upgrade Certificates

by Brie Bash

July 14, 2025

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As one of the many perks of The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, cardholders receive complimentary club-level upgrade certificates each year. In the right circumstances, they can help you enhance your next stay at an already premium property. Let's look at how to apply these certificates and when they might make sense to use.

How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points

by Samantha Holland and Carissa Rawson

July 10, 2025

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Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts offer amazing perks while averaging $1,500 per night. With Marriott Bonvoy points, you can book The Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve and pay just taxes and fees on the room. Read more about the differences between the three properties and which Marriott cards offer the right perks for booking your stay at these hotels.

How to Earn and Redeem Marriott Points While Glamping at Postcard Cabins

by Skye Class

July 8, 2025

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In 2024, Marriott announced an acquisition of Postcard Cabins, a network of luxury glamping cabins across the U.S. All 29 Postcard Cabins locations are now bookable exclusively through Marriott, allowing Bonvoy members to both earn and redeem points for these stays. Here’s what to know.

Marriott Members: Enroll to Get a Month of Super Duolingo for Free

by Skye Class

July 6, 2025

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Marriott Bonvoy members have a unique chance to claim a complimentary month of Super Duolingo. It’s a great opportunity to start learning a new language or continue your studies with extra support. Here's how to claim your free month.

Marriott Bonvoy Moments: Grab Rock en Seine Tickets for a Single Point or Bid on FIFA World Cup Experiences

by Sam Helmy and Skye Class

July 19, 2025

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Marriott Moments are a great way to score one-in-a-lifetime experiences for as little as a single Marriott Bonvoy® point. Visa cardholders can bid for FIFA World Cup experiences, while all Bonvoy members can bid on concert tickets, Ritz-Carlton stays, and more.

Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays

by Tyler Glatt

September 1, 2025

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Marriott and United Airlines are launching a promotion that'll award Bonvoy points on flights and MileagePlus miles on stays. This offer is an extension of Marriott's and United's preferred partnership. Here's all you need to know about this limited-time bonus United miles and bonus Marriott points promotion.

Claim 3 Months of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve®

by Skye Class and Cameron Laufer

October 3, 2025

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This offer is back, providing those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® a very simple path to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. You can claim three complimentary months of Marriott Gold status if you register by September 30, 2025. Here are the steps to claim the elite status — and also how to extend it through February 2027.

Get Up to 2,500 Bonus Marriott Points for Linking Your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Accounts

by Skye Class and Andrew George Bradshaw

June 18, 2025

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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 2,500 points — 1,500 after linking and an additional 1,000 after completing an UberX Reserve ride by July 5, 2025. Here are the full details.

Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points

by Skye Class

June 17, 2025

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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.

50% Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards

by JT Genter and Skye Class

August 18, 2025

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Chase just launched a new transfer bonus for Ultimate Rewards cardholders. Now through August 15, you can get a 50% transfer bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. That's a better-than-typical transfer bonus between Chase and Marriott. However, Marriott Bonvoy is one of the less valuable Chase transfer partners. So, does it make sense to take advantage of this promotion? Here's our full breakdown.

Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates

by Tyler Glatt

June 7, 2025

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This year is flying by, and the points and miles landscape is changing just as quickly. In this fourth installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program updates from the past few months.

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

by Tyler Glatt

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.

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Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work

Marriott and Emirates Your World Rewards Promotion: Earn 2,500 Skywards Miles On Your Next Flight

What Marriott Gold Elite Status Actually Gets You — and the Easiest Ways to Earn It

How and When to Use Your Ritz-Carlton Club Level Upgrade Certificates

How To Book the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels With Points

How to Earn and Redeem Marriott Points While Glamping at Postcard Cabins

Marriott Members: Enroll to Get a Month of Super Duolingo for Free

Marriott Bonvoy Moments: Grab Rock en Seine Tickets for a Single Point or Bid on FIFA World Cup Experiences

Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays

Claim 3 Months of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Get Up to 2,500 Bonus Marriott Points for Linking Your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Accounts

Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points

50% Marriott Bonvoy Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards

Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates

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