Marriott Bonvoy Archives

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

February 10, 2025 0

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.

Sam Helmy & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

February 6, 2025 26

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.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Earn and Redeem Marriott Credit Card Free Night Certificates

February 2, 2025 5

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.

Miguel Rueda & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

January 27, 2025 1

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.

Tyler Glatt & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

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

January 25, 2025 0

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

January 24, 2025 47

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.

Miguel Rueda & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

January 23, 2025 0

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.

Mark Jackson

The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy's Best-Kept Secret

December 28, 2024 13

The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is an ultra-premium Visa Infinite credit card packed with features and benefits. It offers elite Marriott Bonvoy perks, fantastic insurance protections, access to airport lounges, and a lower annual fee than other premium hotel credit cards. Here's everything you should about the card and how to get it.

Mark Jackson & Ashley Onadele

Reviewed by JT Genter

W Las Vegas Opens at Mandalay Bay — But Should You Redeem Marriott Points for Award Nights?

December 19, 2024 0

The W Las Vegas at the MGM Mandalay Bay Complex is now open. Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn and redeem points for stays at this iconic Las Vegas property. But should you redeem your Marriott points here? Let's take a look at the numbers.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Link Your Marriott and Uber Accounts to Earn Easy Points on Uber Rides and Uber Eats Orders

November 28, 2025 40

Marriott and Uber’s partnership offers Marriott Bonvoy members points on U.S.-based Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, plus a new perk: Uber One subscribers now get Marriott Silver Elite status. Here's how this partnership works.

Scott Sikes & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

From Nightly Upgrade Awards to Annual Choice Benefits: 6 Changes to Marriott Bonvoy Terms

December 13, 2024 0

More than any other loyalty program we track, Marriott constantly changes its Bonvoy loyalty program terms and conditions. Some of these changes are minor tweaks. Other times, Marriott makes more substantial changes to its over 34,000-word terms and conditions. Today is one of those days. From changes to Nightly Upgrade Award upgrade windows to more time to select Annual Choice Benefits, here's what you need to know about these changes.

JT Genter

Points of Interest: Emirates Slashes Mileage Earnings, IHG Doubles Point Earnings, Marriott Inks New Partnership, And More

December 8, 2024 0

Airlines and hotels routinely make minor changes to their loyalty programs. Many of these modifications fly under the radar, as they're rarely shared with public and aren't objectively flashy. In our second installment of "Points of Interest," we'll introduce you to several changes that have occurred in the loyalty landscape within the past couple of months, including changes to Accor, Choice, Emirates, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham.

Tyler Glatt & JT Genter

Marriott Cruise Sweepstakes: Win a Norwegian Cruise for Two and 100K Points, or 50K Points

January 1, 2025 3

Interested in winning a Norwegian cruise for two people and 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points? Marriott is holding its annual sweepstakes with a big grand prize. Two additional first-prize winners will get 50,000 bonus points but no cruise. You'll need to submit your entry by December 31, 2024, to be eligible for these prizes — here's how.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Earn 10K Marriott Points on All-Inclusive Stays in the Caribbean and Latin America

April 28, 2025 0

If you need an incentive to plan an all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean and Latin America, here you go. Marriott is offering 10K bonus points on 4+ night stays in early 2025 at 29 all-inclusive properties if you book with a special promo code. Here are the details.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Earn and Redeem Marriott Points on Sonder Apartment and Hotel Stays

October 30, 2024 0

Sonder and Marriott recently inked a long-term licensing agreement. And this agreement just grew to allow travelers to earn Marriott Bonvoy points, elite night credits, and more on Sonder stays. Plus, you can redeem Bonvoy points for Sonder stays, with a big catch. Here are all the details of this partnership.

Tyler Glatt

Earn 2,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles on Marriott Stays in Mexico

October 28, 2024 0

American Airlines and Marriott have partnered to offer a new promotion offering bonus AAdvantage miles on upcoming Marriott stays. Now through December 15, 2024, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on eligible Marriott stays in Mexico. Here's how.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Book Maldives Overwater Villas With Free Night Certificates

October 24, 2024 0

The Maldives is a bucket list destination for many. An overwater villa is one of the most fantastic redemption opportunities available, and it's even possible to use free night awards earned from credit cards and earn status in hotel programs. Check out this guide to see exactly what's possible in this incredible country.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

New: Status Match Between Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan To Pick up Free Elite Status

November 28, 2025 1

Marriott's Preferred Partnership Program with Air Canada now allows Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan members to status match between programs. If you have elite status with only one of these programs but not the other, this is a great opportunity. Here's how to match your status.

Skye Class

Status Match Your Marriott Bonvoy Status to Hertz: Get Upgrades, Bonus Points, and More

October 8, 2024 2

Marriott Bonvoy members can match up to Hertz President's Circle or Five Star status from their Marriott elite status. What was once an offer that came and went is now a regular benefit. Here are the status match details and how to match your Marriott elite status to Hertz.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Registration Open: Double-Dip on Marriott Stays and Singapore Airlines Flights

September 30, 2024 0

The Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines partnership just got better. A new promotion allows eligible Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore KrisFlyer members to double-dip on stays and flights between October 10 and December 12, 2024. But you'll need to register by October 4. Here's the link and details of how to register to earn bonus points and miles.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Enter the 'Bold Chat Court Contest' To Win 500K Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points

November 1, 2024 0

To celebrate the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card, ten travelers will win 500,000 Bonvoy points through the Bold Chat Court Contest. Marriott has partnered with Halle Bailey to help Bonvoy members get their vacation out of the group chat phase and into reality. Here are the details and how you can enter for a chance to win.

Skye Class

Ending Soon: Score 125,000 Bonus Points With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card

November 24, 2024 0

If you're looking to pad your balance of Marriott Bonvoy points, Chase is out with an elevated offer that has your name on it. New applicants for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card can secure five Free Night Awards after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here are all the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter