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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. The move is a big step forward for the hospitality collaboration between Marriott and MGM Rewards. The new property is massive, with over 1,000 rooms, and has the potential to offer some great reward options when visiting Vegas.
According to the President & COO of Mandalay Bay and Luxor, Travis Lunn:
“W Las Vegas represents an exciting new chapter for MGM Resorts and for our guests seeking a new, sophisticated all-suite luxury experience on The Strip…W Hotels is a brand that is celebrated globally for their unique style and exceptional service, and we can’t wait to see the hotel come to life over the next couple of years, through its distinct personality, dynamic programming and elevated service culture.”
What Does Award Night Availability Look Like at the W Las Vegas?
There is plenty of award availability at the W Las Vegas using Marriott Bonvoy points. However, the pricing can vary wildly, with some nights costing more than six or seven times other nights in the same month.
For instance, in January 2025, there is plenty of award space from as low as 15,000 points to as high as 115,000 points.
In February, award pricing swings even more. While some nights are available for as low as 17,000 points, the high end is priced at a whopping 150,000 points.
March is a very similar picture, although the cheaper nights are at 19,000 points now, while the top-end nights are still priced at an eye-watering 150,000 points.
Comparing the points pricing to the cash value of the room offers an eye-opening discovery. Take the nights priced at 19,000 points; these nights are available to book for $169.
That would work out at 0.88 cents per point — which would be competitive vs. the 0.94¢ per point average redemption rate that AwardWallet users have recently gotten from Bonvoy points.
However, there's a huge catch. Marriott waits until the final checkout page to disclose a $50 resort fee on award bookings. After taxes are tacked onto that resort fee, you're paying $56.69 per night. That drives the redemption rate down to just 0.59 cents per point.
What about one of the more expensive nights in March? Is there some value to be had there? High-end nights setting you back 150,000 points + $56.69 can be had for $789 in cash. That's a much worse redemption rate of 0.49 cents per point.
The wild swings in redemption rates and values repeat month after month. In July 2025, nights are available from as low as 17,000 points up to 110,000 points.
These will set you back $159 or $589 respectively. Crunching the numbers is a value of 0.60 and 0.48 cents per point. Sadly, neither is anything to get excited about.
Related: How Many Points Can You Earn on Marriott Stays?
How To Earn Marriott Points
You have plenty of options if you want to check out the W Las Vegas on points but don't have the account balance necessary already. Here's a snapshot of some easy ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points:
- Apply for a Marriott Bonvoy credit card and earn a sign-up bonus.
- Multiply the Marriott Bonvoy points you earned on a recent stay.
- Participate in Marriott promotions or link your account with Uber to earn on rides and Uber Eats orders.
You can also transfer points to Marriott from a few flexible rewards programs, including:
Our Take
It's great news that Marriott Bonvoy members have another 1,100+ room complex in Las Vegas where they can earn and redeem their miles. However, the value is on the poor side. Consider that, on average, AwardWallet members have been able to leverage their points for an average value of 0.94¢ per point. Every night we've checked at the W Las Vegas falls far short of this redemption rate.
Whether or not you opt to use your Marriott points for stays at the W will depend on how much you want to stay there and the opportunity cost of using your points elsewhere. However, knowing you can redeem your points for stays is an excellent start to your calculations.
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