{"id":140089,"date":"2025-05-21T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T00:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=140089"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:15:40","slug":"marriott-platinum-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-platinum-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No matter where you are in the world or where you're going, there's a high chance a Marriott property sits within a stone's throw. Marriott also features a valuable rewards program called <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, offering unique benefits to make your stay more than comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Now, there's a lot to love about Marriott Bonvoy as a whole, but there's even more to love about its upper-mid-level Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Elite Status: increased points earning on stays, complimentary room upgrades, welcome benefits, and more. It's also surprisingly attainable \u2014 even for the casual Marriott visitor.<\/p>\n<p>Here's why Platinum Elite is Marriott's elite status sweet spot and how you can earn it easily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Platinum_Benefits\">Marriott Platinum Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#50_more_points_on_stays\">50% more points on stays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Complimentary_room_upgrades\">Complimentary room upgrades<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Welcome_gifts\">Welcome gifts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Annual_choice_benefit\">Annual choice benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_pm_late_check-out\">4 p.m late check-out<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lounge_access\">Lounge access<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ancillary_Marriott_benefits\">Ancillary Marriott benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Get_Marriott_Platinum_Status\">How To Get Marriott Platinum Status<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Automatically_earn_Marriott_Platinum_by_carrying_one_card\">Automatically earn Marriott Platinum by carrying one card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_up_to_40_Elite_Night_Credits_with_a_Marriott_credit_card_combo\">Earn up to 40 Elite Night Credits with a Marriott credit card combo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Is_the_Marriott_Platinum_Elite_Phone_Number\">What Is the Marriott Platinum Elite Phone Number?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Lifetime_Platinum\">Marriott Lifetime Platinum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_It_Worth_Earning_Marriott_Platinum_Elite_Status\">Is It Worth Earning Marriott Platinum Elite Status?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Breakfast_is_on_the_house_if_you8217ve_got_Marriott_Platinum_Elite\">Breakfast is on the house if you've got Marriott Platinum Elite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Complimentary_upgrades_plus_Nightly_Upgrade_Awards_mean_more_space_for_less\">Complimentary upgrades plus Nightly Upgrade Awards mean more space for less<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_your_next_free_night_sooner_with_the_50_point-earning_bonus\">Earn your next free night sooner with the 50% point-earning bonus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Platinum_Benefits\">Marriott Platinum Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marriott's Platinum Elite status begins to shine when you look under the hood at the perks, which are noticeably better than those that come with lower-tier Silver and Gold status. There is another tier above Platinum Elite called Titanium Elite, but the best bang for your buck is right here.<\/p>\n<p>Platinum Elites can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"50_more_points_on_stays\">50% more points on stays<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Platinum Elite members will earn a 50% bonus on all Bonvoy points earned on eligible hotel purchases, including room rates, dining, spa packages, and other incidentals. This is a 25% increase over what you'd otherwise earn with Gold Elite status.<\/p>\n<p>At a majority of Marriott properties across the globe, you'll earn 10 points per dollar, meaning that your Platinum bump gets you 15 points per dollar. Some brands &#8212; like Residence Inn and Element &#8212; earn fewer miles per dollar, but you'll still earn a 50% boost on those stays no matter what.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Complimentary_room_upgrades\">Complimentary room upgrades<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Platinum Elite status holders are eligible for room upgrades &#8212; including suites, subject to availability. This is the lowest tier of Marriott elite status that qualifies for suite upgrades at check-in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\">PRO TIP: It is entirely possible for these rooms to be assigned before check in. So, as a best practice, I call ahead or message the hotel via the Marriott app and let them know what kind of upgrade I'm looking for. Check to see what rooms are for sale in the app and when you arrive, ask to be assigned to one of those rooms.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121874\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121874 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Kauai-beach-club-featured.png\" alt=\"Looking over the pool at the Marriott Kauai Beach Club, toward the ocean and mountains\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Kauai-beach-club-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Kauai-beach-club-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Kauai-beach-club-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Kauai-beach-club-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Marriott Kauai Beach Club. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Welcome_gifts\">Welcome gifts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the brand you stay with, you'll have a choice of complimentary breakfast, additional points, or other amenities to enjoy throughout your stay.<\/p>\n<p>Let's spare a moment here to talk about breakfast. While the benefits of a complimentary breakfast sounds good on paper, there are plenty of restrictions. Certain brands such as EDITION, Design Hotels and Ritz Carlton don't offer free breakfast. While many properties will offer a full breakfast, brands such as AC Hotels, Courtyard and Moxy only offer a voucher for a discount off the cost of breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>Traveling internationally is a different bag, considering that many international hotels will treat elite members even better. As an example, we checked into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/zrhth-the-home-hotel-zurich-a-member-of-design-hotels\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Hotel Zurich, a Member of Design Hotels<\/a> and were granted a free breakfast. When I asked why, they let us know that they always like to treat their Platinum members and above to a free breakfast.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204611\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-204611 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of extensive hotel breakfast buffet\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7020-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Breakfast Buffet Home Hotel Zurich, Courtesy of Jon Nickel-D'Andrea<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Annual_choice_benefit\">Annual choice benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Upon reaching 50 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/what-are-marriott-elite-night-credits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">elite night credits<\/a>, Platinum Elite members can choose from a selection of benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Five <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/nightly-upgrade-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Nightly Upgrade Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Five Elite Night Credits<\/li>\n<li>$1,000 off a Marriott-branded bed<\/li>\n<li>The ability to gift Silver Elite status to a friend or family member<\/li>\n<li>A $100 charity donation to World Wildlife Fund, Anne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund or UNICEF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/annual-choice-benefit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Annual Choice Benefit Options and Deadline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4_pm_late_check-out\">4 p.m late check-out<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A late checkout can be your best friend if you've got an evening flight. Platinum Elite members can take advantage of a 4 p.m. checkout at Marriott resorts and convention hotels \u2014 subject to availability.<\/p>\n<p>One call out is that this is not available at &#8220;resort hotels,&#8221; and that term is encompassing more and more properties across the world. Once you make your reservation, I'd recommend going back and calling or texting the hotel to ask for that late checkout as soon as possible. Exceptions may apply, so always remember to be nice when asking for your extension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/moxy-istanbul-taksim\/\" rel=\"noopener\">From Adana Kebabs to Elite Upgrades: Why I Keep Returning to This Moxy in Istanbul<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Lounge_access\">Lounge access<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott M Club lounges are available at select Marriott properties worldwide. As a Platinum Elite member, you and one additional guest can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast, snacks throughout the day, evening appetizers, and sometimes even cocktails in the lounge. Just note that what you get can vary from lounge to lounge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/mena-house-cairo-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\">From VIP Pyramid Access to Elite Upgrades: 7 Reasons I Loved Staying at Marriott Mena House in Cairo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_222527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-222527 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marriott-mena-house-lounge-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"M Club lounge at Marriott Mena House, Cairo\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marriott-mena-house-lounge-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marriott-mena-house-lounge-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marriott-mena-house-lounge-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marriott-mena-house-lounge-1-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marriott-mena-house-lounge-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Food in the M Club lounge at the Marriott Mena House, Cairo. Credit: JT Genter\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Ancillary_Marriott_benefits\">Ancillary Marriott benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aside from the headline benefits, Platinum Elite members can also take advantage of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-room Wi-Fi: <\/strong>It's completely free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Ultimate Reservation Guarantee:<\/strong> Marriott will pay for you to stay elsewhere and compensate you if your hotel can't honor your reservation for any reason.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive member rates:<\/strong> Save by booking via the Marriott app or website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile check-in and checkout:<\/strong> Made possible by using your phone as your room key.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book with Cash + Points:<\/strong> Paying for your room with both means stays for as little as $55 plus 3,500 points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant redemption:<\/strong> Automatically use your Bonvoy points for things you'd charge to your room on a stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Get_Marriott_Platinum_Status\">How To Get Marriott Platinum Status<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to earn Marriott Platinum Elite is by staying 50 nights per year in a Marriott property. After reaching this threshold, you'll automatically be awarded Platinum Elite.<\/p>\n<p>But for those who want the status and can't afford to spend that many nights in a Marriott-branded bed, there are a few other ways to expedite your track to status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-elite-night-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Strategies To Reach Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115347\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115347 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Irvine-Marriott-outdoor-fire-pit.webp\" alt=\"outdoor fire pit at the Irvine Marriott\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Irvine-Marriott-outdoor-fire-pit.webp 1215w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Irvine-Marriott-outdoor-fire-pit-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Irvine-Marriott-outdoor-fire-pit-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Irvine-Marriott-outdoor-fire-pit-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Irvine Marriott. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Automatically_earn_Marriott_Platinum_by_carrying_one_card\">Automatically earn Marriott Platinum by carrying one card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott's most premium co-branded credit card is the <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>. This card charges a hefty annual fee of $650  (<a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>). Seeing the glass as half full, this card unlocks complimentary Platinum Elite status for $650 \u2014 plus a host of other Marriott and travel-related benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Do note that while you'll receive complimentary Platinum Elite status each year, you still need to reach 50 qualifying nights to get an Annual Choice Benefit each year.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048231\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CardArt-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$650<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers plenty of value for Marriott enthusiasts: up to $300 yearly in dining credits, Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Elite status, and a Free Night Award valued at up to 85K points after every card renewal. Earn 6X points at Marriott hotels, 3X on dining and direct airline bookings, and 2X on other purchases. Additional perks include a $100 property credit at select Marriott brands, Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck fee credit, 25 annual Elite Night Credits, and a Priority Pass\u2122 Select membership. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer Ends 5\/13\/2026.<\/li><li>Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.<\/li><li>Earn 3X points at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines.<\/li><li>Earn 2X points on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>Earn up to 21X Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy. Earn 6X points with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant&#xAE; American Express&#xAE; Card. Earn up to 10X points from Marriott Bonvoy for being a Marriott Bonvoy member. Earn up to 5X points from Marriott Bonvoy with the 50% Bonus Points on Stays, a benefit available with your complimentary Platinum Elite status.<\/li><li>$300 Brilliant Dining Credit: Each calendar year, get up to $300 (up to $25 per month) in statement credits for eligible purchases made on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant&#xAE; American Express&#xAE; Card at restaurants worldwide.<\/li><li>A Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; Platinum Elite member will earn 50% more points on eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy for each U.S. dollar or the currency equivalent that is incurred and paid for by the member.<\/li><li>Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE;, such as Le Metropolitan, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Paris. Certain hotels have resort fees.<\/li><li>Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases on your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant&#xAE; American Express&#xAE; Card, you will be eligible to select a Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit. You can only earn one Brilliant Earned Choice Award per calendar year. See https:\/\/www.choice-benefit.marriott.com\/brilliant for Award options.<\/li><li>$100 Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; Property Credit: Enjoy your stay. Receive up to a $100 property credit for qualifying charges at The Ritz-Carlton&#xAE; or St. Regis&#xAE; when you book direct using a special rate for a two-night minimum stay using your Card.<\/li><li>Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck&#xAE;: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck&#xAE; (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant&#xAE; American Express&#xAE; Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.<\/li><li>Each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant&#xAE; American Express&#xAE; Card you can receive 25 Elite Night Credits toward the next level of Marriott Bonvoy&#xAE; Elite status. Limitations apply per Marriott Bonvoy member account. Benefit is not exclusive to Cards offered by American Express.<\/li><li>With your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant&#xAE; American Express&#xAE; Card, you can enroll in Priority Pass&#x2122; Select, with an unlimited number of visits to over 1,200 airport lounges in over 130 countries, regardless of which carrier or class you are flying. This allows you to relax before or between flights. You can enjoy snacks, drinks and internet access in a comfortable location.<\/li><li>Trip Cancelled or Interrupted? If you purchase a round-trip entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, we may be able to help. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees on international purchases.<\/li><li>$650 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on purchases at Marriott Properties<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on  flights booked directly with airlines<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AmexBonvoyLux\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-7d2c24081#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card full review<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_up_to_40_Elite_Night_Credits_with_a_Marriott_credit_card_combo\">Earn up to 40 Elite Night Credits with a Marriott credit card combo<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy members can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-elite-night-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn up to 40 Elite Night Credits by carrying two Marriott credit cards<\/a>: <strong>Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/strong> plus the <a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBusinessAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>. However, the <strong>Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/strong> already unlocks Platinum Elite status on its own &#8212; plus, this card combo isn't cheap.<\/p>\n<p>So, instead of staying 50 nights in a Marriott property or carrying an ultra-premium credit card, you can earn 30 of the 50 requisite nights for Platinum Elite by holding the <a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBusinessAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> plus one of three Marriott consumer cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-bonvoy-boundless\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-marriott-bevy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"147\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/cards\/MarriottBountiful\" =_blank>Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these cards offers 15 Elite Night Credits, meaning this card combo leaves you just 20 nights to qualify for Platinum Elite \u2014 a far more attainable goal for some than staying 50 nights outright.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that the maximum number of elite night credits you can earn from consumer credit cards is 15. You won't earn additional nights if you have two personal Marriott credit cards. That's why you'll also need to combine a personal card with the 15 nights from the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card for a total of 30 towards Platinum Elite status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Sense of the Marriott Bonvoy Co-Branded Credit Card Options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_the_Marriott_Platinum_Elite_Phone_Number\">What Is the Marriott Platinum Elite Phone Number?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another perk of Marriott Platinum Elite status is access to dedicated Elite Support. Platinum Elites and higher can take advantage of shorter wait times when reaching out to Marriott via phone. It's the small things that'll make you feel special, and this is definitely one of those small things.<\/p>\n<p>To reach Marriott's Elite Support line, dial <strong>800-228-2100<\/strong>. If you don't have Platinum status and try and sneak in via this number, however, you will be routed to the normal support line.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Lifetime_Platinum\">Marriott Lifetime Platinum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Requalifying for status year after year is no small task. Keeping up with the number of Elite Nights you've earned is another task in and of itself. But at what point do you no longer have to worry about requalification?<\/p>\n<p>For Lifetime Platinum Elite, the answer is after 600 qualifying nights and 10 years as a Platinum Elite or higher.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_140481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"751\/299\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-140481 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime.png\" alt=\"Marriott's three Lifetime status tiers and their requirements - Silver, Gold, and Platinum Elite.\" width=\"751\" height=\"299\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime.png 2256w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime-1024x408.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime-768x306.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime-1536x611.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MarriottLifetime-2048x815.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The easiest way to track your path to Lifetime Platinum is in the Marriott app. Select &#8220;account&#8221; in the bottom right corner of the screen, and tap the &#8220;View Progress&#8221; arrow next to the Lifetime Status header. It's worth mentioning that you'll have the status, but you'll still need the 50 nights each year to qualify for an annual choice benefit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-lifetime-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything You Need to Know About Marriott Lifetime Status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_It_Worth_Earning_Marriott_Platinum_Elite_Status\">Is It Worth Earning Marriott Platinum Elite Status?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the top three reasons it's worth earning Marriott Platinum Elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Breakfast_is_on_the_house_if_you8217ve_got_Marriott_Platinum_Elite\">Breakfast is on the house if you've got Marriott Platinum Elite<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On its own, breakfast isn't enough of a reason to go out of your way to stay 50 nights &#8212; or pay a hefty annual fee &#8212; for hotel elite status. But when you think in terms of numbers, the perk of having elite status begins to tip the financial scale.<\/p>\n<p>Whether traveling alone or with a family, breakfast costs can add up quickly \u2014 and more so the more often you travel. Platinum Elites won't have to worry about the breakfast cost; everything's on the house &#8212; except for the tip. You won't get this benefit with Gold or Silver Elite.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180283\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/452\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-180283 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-meridien-maldives-breakfast-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast at Le Meridien Maldives\" width=\"600\" height=\"452\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-meridien-maldives-breakfast-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-meridien-maldives-breakfast-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-meridien-maldives-breakfast-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-meridien-maldives-breakfast-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/le-meridien-maldives-breakfast.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Breakfast at the Le Meridien Maldives. Credit: JT Genter\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Some properties may limit the amount of the breakfast benefit or the offerings, so if you have questions about the specific type of breakfast offered to elites at your property, make sure to give them a call ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/le-meridien-maldives\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Award Travelers Guide to Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Complimentary_upgrades_plus_Nightly_Upgrade_Awards_mean_more_space_for_less\">Complimentary upgrades plus Nightly Upgrade Awards mean more space for less<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a perk of being a Platinum Elite member, you'll have access to space-available upgrades upon arrival at a Marriott property. Upgrades are never guaranteed, but they're a surefire way to make your next stay more comfortable if they do.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, after reaching 50 qualifying nights, one of Platinum Elite's perks is choosing an Annual Choice benefit. And if you use this benefit to pick five Nightly Upgrade Awards (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/nightly-upgrade-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">formerly Suite Night Awards<\/a>), you can apply your upgrades to an eligible reservation to bump yourself up to a more premium room, possibly even a suite \u2014 even if you paid for a standard room with points or cash.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_your_next_free_night_sooner_with_the_50_point-earning_bonus\">Earn your next free night sooner with the 50% point-earning bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Platinum Elites earn 50% more points on stays than general members, so you'll rack up Bonvoy points quickly. And more Bonvoy points means more award nights \u2014 which could go towards a free night (or two) at a jaw-dropping destination like the St. Regis Bora Bora.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46575 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bobxr-exterior-aerialview-1580-hor-clsc-e1589523250394.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of overwater bungalows at the St. Regis Bora Bora, part of Marriott Bonvoy\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bobxr-exterior-aerialview-1580-hor-clsc-e1589523250394.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bobxr-exterior-aerialview-1580-hor-clsc-e1589523250394-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bobxr-exterior-aerialview-1580-hor-clsc-e1589523250394-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bobxr-exterior-aerialview-1580-hor-clsc-e1589523250394-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bobxr-exterior-aerialview-1580-hor-clsc-e1589523250394-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>St. Regis Bora Bora, part of Marriott Bonvoy. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There are plenty of unique uses of Bonvoy points, and earning more of them can easily offset the cost of a future vacation \u2014 even to some of Earth's most incredible places that you might never visit if you had to pay the cash rate for the hotel.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marriott Platinum Elite status can be a valuable tool for making your next Marriott stay more comfortable, rewarding, and affordable. If you can swing it, it's worth the effort. And, by utilizing cards like the <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a> and\/or <a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBusinessAmericanExpressCard\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Business Card<\/a>, the effort is probably less than what you previously thought.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn \u2014 unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don\u2019t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here\u2019s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot \u2014 and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":104,"featured_media":36669,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12068],"tags":[12622,12699],"coauthors":[36498,36432],"class_list":["post-140089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-award-programs","tag-elite-status","tag-marriott-bonvoy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/104"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=140089"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":253053,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140089\/revisions\/253053"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=140089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=140089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=140089"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=140089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}