The Top Hotels for Using Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Free Nights by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash April 23, 2024 78 Multiple Marriott credit cards provide free night awards automatically on your account anniversary each year. Here, we look at maximizing these awards with some of our top picks for redeeming your free nights, no matter how many points they're worth.
Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Nearly 40 Airline Partners, Get Up to 50% Bonus Miles by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 54 Marriott Bonvoy lets members transfer points to :marriott_partners_air: airlines, mostly at a 3:1 transfer ratio. That's a great option for topping off airline mileage accounts. Even better, you'll get a 5,000-mile bonus when you transfer at least 60,000 Bonvoy points at a time. And that bonus is doubled when transferring Bonvoy points to United, resulting in a potential 50% bonus. Here are all of the details you need to know about this transfer option.
Save Points With Marriott PointSavers Awards by Senitra Horbrook March 19, 2024 1 PointSavers awards allow Marriott Bonvoy members to save points on standard or premium room redemptions in top destinations around the world. Let us show you how these awards work and how they can save you thousands of points each year.
Marriott Bonvoy® Rewards Program Guide: Everything You Need To Know by Jess Farley and Senitra Horbrook July 11, 2025 138 Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world's largest and most well-known hotel loyalty programs. It's also one of the most complicated hotel loyalty programs around. 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.
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
How To Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits by Ajay Jain June 6, 2025 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.
Attention Swifties: Taylor Swift Packages Available With Marriott Sweepstakes by Tyler Glatt October 11, 2024 0 Marriott is one of the touring sponsors of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour; as a result, it's offering Bonvoy members a sweepstakes for a trip of a lifetime to see one of the world's most popular musical artists. So, if you're a Taylor Swift fan, listen up, as you could get a trip to a concert through Marriott Bonvoy.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card To Lose Benefits in July 2024 by Tyler Glatt July 11, 2024 0 This July, enhancements are coming to the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card. And if by "enhancements," you think the card might get better, we're sorry to burst your bubble. In a few months, the Bonvoy Bold will actually lose benefits. Semantics aside, here's what you need to know about what'll soon change with the Bonvoy Bold.
LifeMiles Promotion Offers up to 2,000 Bonus Miles on Marriott Stays in the Americas by Andrew George Bradshaw February 14, 2024 0 LifeMiles has just launched another promotion in association with Marriott Bonvoy. Travelers can book through the partnership page to receive up to 2,000 bonus LifeMiles when staying at select Marriott hotels throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. Booking for this promotion is valid through April 30, 2024.
Double Dip on Rewards With Marriott Bonvoy’s Airline Partners by Ian Snyder February 14, 2024 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.
How To Obtain Marriott Status Match, Plus Other Bonvoy Elite Status Shortcuts by Ajay Jain February 10, 2024 0 Want to reach Marriott Bonvoy elite status quickly and easily? Read about our strategies for obtaining Marriott status via status matches, status challenges, or by holding the right credit card and determine which strategy and level of Marriott Bonvoy status is best for your travel needs.
Luxury for Less: The 15 Best-Value Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions for Luxury Stays by Tyler Glatt January 27, 2024 27 As one of the largest hotel chains in the world, Marriott's portfolio includes all levels of hotels, from budget to top-of-the-line luxury. And now, Marriott's most expensive hotels are within your reach, thanks to Bonvoy points. Check out our list of the best luxury properties where your Bonvoy points can provide incredible value.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Review: Perks Worth Much More Than Its Fee by Jenna Hansen January 27, 2024 97 The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card pays huge dividends to hold over the long term. While many hotel cards are best suited for a small group of committed brand loyalists, the Marriott Boundless stands out because it provides value to such a broad range of travelers. Here's our full review of the card and its many benefits.
Which Marriott Hotel Brands Earn the Most Points? by Ryan Flanigan June 6, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy offers over 30 brands of hotels, with more than 8,000 properties in 139 countries. When you stay at one of Marriott's many properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But how many points can you earn on Marriott stays? We will help break down what you earn.
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card Review: Entry-Level Perks for No Annual Fee by Jenna Hansen June 6, 2025 85 The Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card is a solid option for casual Marriott travelers who want access to basic perks without paying an annual fee. In this post, we cover the benefits and application rules for Marriott's entry-level card to see if it's right for you.
Marriott and MGM Unveil Reciprocal Perks and Status Match Details by Ryan Smith and Tyler Glatt January 16, 2024 10 Mere days after breaking off its partnership with World of Hyatt, MGM Rewards found a new friend: Marriott Bonvoy. The new partnership will include 17 MGM resorts, and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to book MGM properties via Marriott starting in early 2024 — months later than originally planned. The two brands also teased status matches and other benefits yet to come. Here's what we know about this new partnership so far — and the questions we still have.
Marriott Renames Suite Night Awards; Nightly Upgrade Awards and Other Changes Now Live by Carissa Rawson and Tyler Glatt January 11, 2024 0 Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out some changes to what were formerly known as Suite Night Awards — giving them a new name and adjusting how they work, where you can use them, and what rooms you can upgrade to. Here's everything you need to know about the now-live updates and debut of Nightly Upgrade Awards.
How Does the Ritz-Carlton Card’s $300 Annual Travel Credit Work? by Ashley Onadele December 25, 2023 24 The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is no longer available to new cardholders, but this premium travel card is still available to existing cardholders of a Marriott-branded Chase credit card via a product change. Here's what you need to know about one of the card's marquis benefits: a $300 annual travel credit.
Marriott Fairfield Copenhagen Offers Half the Normal Earnings by Skye Class December 25, 2023 0 A keen-eyed observer might notice Marriott is offering much lower rewards for Europe's first Fairfield hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is an unusual circumstance but makes us wonder if we will see further changes to member rewards at future Fairfield hotels in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
And Another One: Amex Adds ”Family” Language to the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card by Tyler Glatt December 22, 2023 0 Another American Express card has fallen victim to the inclusion of "family" language. This time, it's the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card. According to the updated terms, you may not be eligible to receive the welcome offer on the card if you've previously carried it or the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Here's what you should know about the changes to the fine print on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card as part of this unfortunate trend.
How To Use Points and Miles for Vacation Home Rentals by Tyler Glatt June 25, 2025 1 Using points and miles to reserve vacation rental properties is a creative way to avoid the status quo of a hotel on your next family vacation. There are plenty of ways to do it and dozens of ways to earn the points required to cover the entire cost of your stay — or a substantial portion of it. Here's how.
How To Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free) by Michelle Molloy July 23, 2025 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, we have several options that will allow us to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.
Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights by Ryan Smith December 13, 2023 3 If you feel like opportunities to status match from one program to another are popping up left and right lately, you aren't wrong. In the latest offering, 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 the latest status match offer, providing Singapore KrisFlyer status for a year and an opportunity to bump it up to another tier.
Check Your Email: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Cardholders Could Earn Another 85K Free Night by Skye Class June 6, 2025 0 Some Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card holders received an offer to earn another 85,000-point free night certificate after spending $4,000. This is on top of the annual 85k free night the card comes with. Here are the details of the promotion and how to see if you have the offer.
Marriott Adds Dollar and Thrifty as Rental Car Partners, Boosts Hertz Earnings by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2023 1 Marriott has expanded its rental car partnership with Hertz and added two more partners: Dollar and Thrifty. Here's all you need to know about the adjustments Marriott is making to its rental car partners, including the bonus points you can earn on each rental.
Marriott Outlines Earning Rates and Elite Perks at Its Newest Brands by Tyler Glatt November 15, 2023 0 Marriott International has some news: You can now earn points on stays with two of its newest brands, bank Elite Night Credits, and enjoy an Elite Welcome Gift. Here's what you need to know about the valuable updates Marriott is making to its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy and Four Points Express by Sheraton brands.
Bilt Rewards Announces Marriott Bonvoy as Its 15th Transfer Partner by Tyler Glatt November 8, 2023 0 Bilt Rewards has announced a new transfer partner: Marriott Bonvoy. You can transfer your Bilt Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio, which is welcome news for Bilt Members who now have another way to use their Bilt points on award hotel stays. Here's all you need to know about the announcement.
12 Marriott Bonvoy Redemptions For The Budget-Savvy Traveler by Tyler Glatt November 4, 2023 3 Some of the best points and miles redemptions are the ones that don't break the (points) bank. Thankfully, Marriott has a lengthy list of budget-friendly hotels dotted across the world. Even if you don't have a large balance of Marriott Bonvoy points to work with, there's still a property out there for you that's within reach. Here are 12 examples that average under 16,000 points per night.
Marriott and United Launch Dual-Earning Promotion. Register to Earn Points on Flights And Miles on Stays. by Carissa Rawson December 10, 2023 1 Marriott and United just launched a joint promotion allowing those enrolled in the Preferred Partnership to earn new rewards. Those with elite status in both programs will have the opportunity to earn United miles on hotel stays and Marriott Bonvoy points on United flights. But you'll need to register to take advantage of this promotion. Here are the full details and how to enroll.
