{"id":5033,"date":"2024-07-05T12:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=5033"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:59:27","slug":"elite-status-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/elite-status\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earning Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> elite status can be rewarding and valuable for frequent travelers. In exchange for their loyalty, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> elite status offers frequent travelers valuable perks and bonus points each time they stay at a Marriott property &#8212; such as guaranteed late checkout, suite upgrades, and free breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>Travelers have several shortcuts available to boost their progress toward Marriott elite status. A few premium travel rewards credit cards &#8212; including some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott co-branded credit cards<\/a> &#8212; even offer Bonvoy status as a benefit to cardholders. Whether you earn your status through a premium credit card or with paid stays, the benefits of Marriott elite status are the same.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we'll show you how to earn Marriott Bonvoy status. We'll also dive deeper into the perks and benefits offered to Bonvoy members with elite status. You might already have access to Marriott Bonvoy elite status and not even know it! Here's what you need to know about Marriott elite status.<\/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=\"#How_Do_You_Earn_Marriott_Bonvoy_Elite_Status\">How Do You Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Reach_Bonvoy_elite_status_by_earning_elite_night_credits\">Reach Bonvoy elite status by earning elite night credits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_bonus_elite_night_credits_with_eligible_Marriott_credit_cards\">Earn bonus elite night credits with eligible Marriott credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Get_complimentary_Marriott_elite_status_with_a_credit_card_benefit\">Get complimentary Marriott elite status with a credit card benefit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Match_your_hotel_status_to_Marriott_Bonvoy\">Match your hotel status to Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Bonvoy_Elite_Status_Tiers_Benefits\">Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Tiers & Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Basic_Member_09_nights_per_year\">Basic Member (0\u20139 nights per year)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Silver_Elite_1024_nights_per_year\">Silver Elite (10\u201324 nights per year)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Gold_Elite_2549_nights_per_year\">Gold Elite (25\u201349 nights per year)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Platinum_Elite_5074_nights_per_year\">Platinum Elite (50\u201374 nights per year)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Titanium_Elite_75_nights_per_year\">Titanium Elite (75+ nights per year)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ambassador_Elite_100_nights_23K_qualifying_spend_per_year\">Ambassador Elite (100+ nights + $23K qualifying spend per year)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Platinum_Elite_and_above_welcome_gift_options\">Platinum Elite (and above) welcome gift options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Marriott_Bonvoy_Lifetime_Elite_Status\">Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Elite Status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"How_Do_You_Earn_Marriott_Bonvoy_Elite_Status\">How Do You Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travelers have two ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status. The most common approach to earning status with Marriott is by earning enough Elite Night Credits (ENCs) to qualify for status. You'll earn elite night credits on most stays. Some Marriott cards also allow you to boost your way toward elite status with extra elite night credits each calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>The second way to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status is by holding a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-premium-travel-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">premium travel rewards credit card<\/a> that offers Bonvoy status as a cardholder benefit. In this post, we'll cover earning status through earning elite night credits and holding eligible credit cards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155503\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-155503 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured.png\" alt=\"Sheraton Stockholm exterior\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Sheraton Stockholm. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Reach_Bonvoy_elite_status_by_earning_elite_night_credits\">Reach Bonvoy elite status by earning elite night credits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most straightforward way to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status is by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/what-are-marriott-elite-night-credits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earning Marriott elite night credits<\/a> on paid or redeemed stays with Marriott. Elite nights are any nights spent at a Marriott property that count towards stay requirements for elite status. If you book your stay through Marriott's website, you're pretty much guaranteed to earn elite nights during your stay.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some instances in which a stay isn't eligible to earn elite night credits. Here are the types of bookings that are not eligible to earn elite night credits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stays booked through a third-party website. Third-party booking engines include popular sites like Expedia, Priceline, and Hotels.com.<\/li>\n<li>If your stay is booked as part of a group booking and you do not personally pay for your hotel room.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> The member who made the group booking can still earn elite night credits on up to 20 rooms each night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Stays booked through a tour operator or at a wholesaler rate.<\/li>\n<li>When a voucher or third-party award is redeemed for your room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It's worth noting that the types of stays listed above are also ineligible to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/how-many-marriott-points-per-stay\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points<\/a>. So, if you want to work your way towards Bonvoy elite status and rack up points, it's recommended that you always book through Marriott's official website.<\/p>\n<p>So, how many Elite Night Credits do you need to earn to reach Bonvoy elite status? Here's a breakdown by tier:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-886\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-886 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Bonvoy Elite Status Tier<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Elite Night Credit Requirements (ENCs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Silver Elite status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10 ENCs in a calendar year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Gold Elite status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">25 ENCs in a calendar year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Platinum Elite status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">50 ENCs in a calendar year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Titanium Elite status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">75 ENCs in a calendar year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ambassador Elite status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100 ENCs in a calendar year + spend requirements*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>* A member must also meet an eligible spend requirement to earn Ambassador Elite status. In addition to 100 or more elite night credits, members must spend $23,000 or more in a calendar year at Marriott properties.<\/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=\"Earn_bonus_elite_night_credits_with_eligible_Marriott_credit_cards\">Earn bonus elite night credits with eligible Marriott credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of the most frequent travelers don't travel enough to hit 75 or 100 nights each year and fall short of the next-highest elite tier. Luckily, there are ways to boost how many elite night credits you earn, helping you level up faster. Some Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards allow cardholders to earn bonus elite nights credits, and these count towards reaching higher elite status qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>What cards earn bonus elite night credits, and how do you earn those bonus credits? Here are the Marriott Bonvoy credit cards that can let you reach elite status with added elite night credits each calendar year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cards open to new applicants<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><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>:<\/strong> Receive 25 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoundlessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a><\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4048146\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005146&type=3&subid=0=805af47672a465592a950f805616cc75&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>: <\/strong>Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and earn one Elite Night Credit towards elite status for every $5,000 you spend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card:<\/strong> Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"5048293\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBevyAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><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>:\u00a0<\/strong>Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048164\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseMarriottBonvoyBoldCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Bold<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a><\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4048164\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005145&type=3&subid=0=a15bebe9627e42c6009962ed33a65831&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>:<\/strong> Receive 5 Elite Night Credits each calendar year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cards closed to new applicants<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card:<\/strong> Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Plus Credit Card:<\/strong> Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Ritz-Carlton\u2122 Credit Card:<\/strong> Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you were wondering: Yes, Marriott allows members to stack elite night credits from multiple credit cards &#8212; but only from certain types of cards. You can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-elite-night-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">start each year with up to 40 Elite Night Credits<\/a>, but this requires pairing the <strong><a data-ccid=\"4048147\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/MarriottBonvoyBusinessAmericanExpressCard\" target=_blank rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Business Card<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 and the <strong><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a><\/strong><\/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<h3><span id=\"Get_complimentary_Marriott_elite_status_with_a_credit_card_benefit\">Get complimentary Marriott elite status with a credit card benefit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some Marriott Bonvoy credit cards and premium travel rewards credit cards offer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hotels\/best-hotel-card-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonvoy elite status as a cardholder perk<\/a>. Cardholders may have to meet eligible spending requirements depending on the card to reach certain elite status tiers. Other cards feature status as a benefit to justify a card's annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards that offer cardholders Bonvoy elite status or the ability to earn status through eligible spending:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cards open to new applicants<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card:<\/strong> Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Platinum Elite status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful\u2122 Card:<\/strong> Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Gold Elite status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Bevy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card:<\/strong> Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite Status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card: <\/strong>Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite Status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card: <\/strong>Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Silver Elite status. Earn Gold Elite status when you spend $35,000 in an account year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy Bold<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card: <\/strong>Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Silver Elite status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cards closed to new applicants<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card:<\/strong> Silver Elite status, receive Gold Elite status when you spend $35,000 in an account year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Plus Credit Card:<\/strong> Silver Elite status, receive Gold Elite status when you spend $35,000 in an account year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Ritz-Carlton\u2122 Credit Card:<\/strong> Gold Elite status, receive Platinum Elite status when you spend $75,000 in a calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also get complimentary Bonvoy elite status by carrying one of the following two premium cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>:<\/strong> Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Gold Elite status.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheBusinessPlatinumCardfromAmericanExpressOPEN\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a>:<\/strong> Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Gold Elite status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Match_your_hotel_status_to_Marriott_Bonvoy\">Match your hotel status to Marriott Bonvoy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A third way to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status is through a status match. However, this third method requires you to already have elite status with another major hotel chain. In our full guide to matching, you can learn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">how to match your status to Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71631\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71631 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/featured-W-Barcelona-hotel-and-beach.jpeg\" alt=\"a glass-fronted hotel with curved designs sits near a beach; you can book hotels like this one using Marriott points earned from hotel credit cards with no annual fee\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/featured-W-Barcelona-hotel-and-beach.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/featured-W-Barcelona-hotel-and-beach-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/featured-W-Barcelona-hotel-and-beach-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>The W Barcelona. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Bonvoy_Elite_Status_Tiers_Benefits\">Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Tiers & Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Marriott Bonvoy program offers members five elite status tiers above the standard membership level. Each tier has a set number of nights members must stay to earn that status. Each status tier also comes with various benefits, ranging from late check-out to a dedicated personal ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of Marriott Bonvoy elite status vary depending on your tier. For example, Bonvoy Silver Elite status doesn't offer a ton of luxe benefits, while Bonvoy Ambassador Elite status comes with a long list of extremely lucrative benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Though some unfavorable changes have been made to the Bonvoy program (e.g., <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/free-breakfast\/\" rel=\"noopener\">free breakfast no longer offered to Gold Elite members<\/a>), the Bonvoy program remains quite rewarding &#8212; especially for travelers with top-tier elite status.<\/p>\n<p>Here's a detailed overview of the benefits that come with each Marriott Bonvoy elite status tier:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-577\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-577 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Benefit<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Basic Member<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Silver Elite<br \/>\n(10 ENCs)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Gold Elite<br \/>\n(25 ENCs)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Platinum Elite<br \/>\n(50 ENCs)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Titanium Elite<br \/>\n(75 ENCs)<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Ambassador Elite<br \/>\n(100 ENCs + $23k Spend)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Member rates<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mobile check-in\/services<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Complimentary in-room internet access<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes, enhanced<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes, enhanced<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes, enhanced<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes, enhanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ultimate reservation guarantee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Points bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">25%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">50%<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">75%<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Late checkout (based on availability)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Priority<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">4 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">4 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">4 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Welcome gift at check-in (varies by brand)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Points<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Points, breakfast, or amenity<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Points, breakfast, or amenity<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Points, breakfast, or amenity<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Points, breakfast, or amenity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Room upgrades<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Based on availability<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Based on availability, including some suites<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Based on availability, including some suites<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Based on availability, including some suites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dedicated elite support<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lounge access (including complimentary breakfast in lounge) at hotels with lounges<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Annual choice benefit<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Stay 50 qualifying nights<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Stay 75 qualifying nights<\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">48-hour room guarantee (book by 3 p.m. at least 48 hours before check-in)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Your24 check-in and checkout times<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ambassador service<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Additional Benefits (Car Rental and Airline Partners)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Fast Track to Hertz Five Star<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> status, Emirates Priority Check-In and Boarding<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Hertz Five Star<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> status, United Airlines Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Silver status, Emirates Priority Check-In and Boarding<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">Hertz President's Circle<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> status, United Airlines Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Silver status, Emirates Priority Check-In and Boarding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Sometimes, the benefits you receive with your elite status won't be available at a property you visit. For instance, there's a huge variation in welcome gift options across Marriott's hotel brands. Additionally, you can't use <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/nightly-upgrade-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Nightly Upgrade Awards<\/a> at multiple brands, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Ritz-Carlton Reserve<\/li>\n<li>The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club<\/li>\n<li>Design Hotels\u2122<\/li>\n<li>all-Suite Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Marriott Executive Apartments<\/li>\n<li>Marriott Vacation Club<\/li>\n<li>Marriott Grand Residence Club properties<\/li>\n<li>Vistana properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make things more confusing and less straightforward for members, individual hotels get to determine which of their suites are eligible for upgrades at check-in or using Nightly Upgrade Awards. These differences leave some members with a feeling of inconsistency in the program.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a detailed breakdown of Marriott Bonvoy elite benefits by tier:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Basic_Member_09_nights_per_year\">Basic Member (0\u20139 nights per year)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will receive this tier for simply enrolling in the Marriott Bonvoy program. If you haven't enrolled yet, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/lQOJzLe\" rel=\"noopener\">you can do so here<\/a>. Remember to check for any <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/new-member-bonuses\/\" rel=\"noopener\">new member bonus offers<\/a> with any loyalty program when enrolling.<\/p>\n<p>Basic member benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complimentary in-room internet access.<\/li>\n<li>Access to member rates.<\/li>\n<li>Mobile check-in\/services.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 10 points per $1 spent at most brands, plus one elite night credit for each night you stay.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 5 points per $1 at Homes & Villas, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Element, Protea & City Express.<\/li>\n<li>Receive 0.5 elite night credit per night spent at Protea Hotels, City Express, Four Points Flex, and Series by Marriott.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 2.5 points per $1 spent at Marriott Executive Apartments, plus one elite night credit for every three nights stayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that stays at Residences properties, like JW Residences or Renaissance Residences, don't earn elite nights or points, as these sub-brands are not participants in the Marriott Bonvoy program.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Silver_Elite_1024_nights_per_year\">Silver Elite (10\u201324 nights per year)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite members get all basic member benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10% points bonus.<\/li>\n<li>Priority late checkout (based on availability).<\/li>\n<li>Ultimate Reservation Guarantee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124158 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured.jpeg\" alt=\"a Spanish colonial-style luxury hotel with pool and beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured.jpeg 1001w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-Spa-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Gold_Elite_2549_nights_per_year\">Gold Elite (25\u201349 nights per year)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite members get all Silver Elite benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25% bonus points on stays.<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. late checkout (based on availability).<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced in-room internet.<\/li>\n<li>Gold welcome gift (250 or 500 points, varies by brand).<\/li>\n<li>Preferred room upgrade (based on availability, does not include suites).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<h3><span id=\"Platinum_Elite_5074_nights_per_year\">Platinum Elite (50\u201374 nights per year)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite<\/a> members get all Gold Elite benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% bonus points.<\/li>\n<li>4 p.m. late checkout.<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated Elite Support Line.<\/li>\n<li>Welcome gift (Choice of points, breakfast offering, or amenity \u2014 varies by brand).<\/li>\n<li>Room upgrade, including select suites (based on availability).<\/li>\n<li>Lounge access.<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed room type.<\/li>\n<li>After 50 qualifying nights, select an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/annual-choice-benefit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Choice Benefit<\/a>:\n<ul>\n<li>5x Suite Night Awards.<\/li>\n<li>$100 discount on a Marriott bed purchase.<\/li>\n<li>5 Elite Night Credits added to your account within 48 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Gift Silver Elite status to someone.<\/li>\n<li>$100 charity donation in your name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fast-track to Hertz Five Star status.<\/li>\n<li>Emirates priority check-in and boarding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those with 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> receive complimentary Platinum Elite status each year. However, you still need to reach 50 qualifying nights to get an Annual Choice Benefit each year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Titanium_Elite_75_nights_per_year\">Titanium Elite (75+ nights per year)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite members get all Platinum Elite benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>75% bonus points.<\/li>\n<li>48-hour guarantee.<\/li>\n<li>Additional Choice Benefit with two additional options:\n<ul>\n<li>Free Night Award worth up to 40,000 points.<\/li>\n<li>Gift Gold Elite status to someone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>United MileagePlus Premier Silver status (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/de403bg\" rel=\"noopener\">register here<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/car-rental\/hertz-five-star-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertz Five Star status<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"Ambassador_Elite_100_nights_23K_qualifying_spend_per_year\">Ambassador Elite (100+ nights + $23K qualifying spend per year)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marriott Ambassador Elite members get all Titanium Elite benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ambassador Service.<\/li>\n<li>Your24.<\/li>\n<li>Hertz President's Circle status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On January 26, 2022, Marriott updated the &#8220;Non-Qualifying Charges&#8221; and &#8220;Paid Upgrade Awards&#8221; sections of its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/deZaAg3\" rel=\"noopener\">program terms and conditions<\/a>. These changes note that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-cash-and-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Cash & Points stays<\/a> do not earn points on the cash portion of the payment. This cash portion also does not count as qualifying spend toward the spending requirements for Ambassador Elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Platinum_Elite_and_above_welcome_gift_options\">Platinum Elite (and above) welcome gift options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you earn Platinum Elite, you're eligible to select a welcome amenity at check-in. Let's take a look at your options:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-298\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-298 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Hotel Brand<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Welcome Gift Option(s)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Compensation for Not Providing the <br \/>\nSpecified Gift<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection, and Renaissance Hotels<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><li><b>In the U.S. \/ Canada \/ Europe:<\/b> 1,000 points per stay or $10 USD Food & Beverage (\"F&B\") credit per stay<br \/>\n<li><b>Resorts in the U.S. \/ Canada \/ Europe:<\/b> 1,000 points per stay or breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for member +1<br \/>\n<li><b>In Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa:<\/b> 1,000 points per stay or F&B amenity per stay<br \/>\n<li><b>Resorts in Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa:<\/b> 1,000 points per stay or F&B amenity per stay or breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for member +1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$100 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Gaylord Hotels<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,000 points per stay or $10 USD F&B credit per stay\t<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$100 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Sheraton, Le M\u00e9ridien, Westin, and Tribute Portfolio<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,000 points per stay or amenity per stay or breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for member +1<br \/>\n(including resorts)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$100 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, EDITION, Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Grand Residence Club, Design Hotels\u2122, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, Homes & Villas by Marriott International. Vistana properties provide Elite Welcome Gift only to Members who are not Vistana Owners using their ownership interest.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1,000 points per stay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Courtyard<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><li><b>In the U.S., Canada, Europe:<\/b> 500 points per stay or $10 USD F&B credit per night of stay for member +1**<br \/>\n<li>Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa:<\/b> Properties without lounge: 500 points per stay or F&B amenity per stay or $10 USD F&B credit per night of stay for member +1** \/ Properties with lounge - 500 Points per stay and breakfast in lounge - if lounge is closed, breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for member +1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$50 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">AC Hotels, Moxy Hotels<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><li><b>United States, Canada, Europe:<\/b> 500 Points per stay or $10 USD F&B credit per night of stay for member +1**<br \/>\n<li><b>Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa:<\/b> 500 Points per stay or F&B amenity per stay or $10 USD F&B credit per night of stay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$50 USD (AC Hotels), $25 USD (Moxy Hotels)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SpringHill Suites, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn, and TownePlace Suites<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><li><b>United States, Canada, Europe:<\/b> 500 points per stay or F&B item<br \/>\n<li><b>Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa:<\/b> 500 points per stay or F&B amenity<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$50 USD (SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn), $25 USD (Fairfield by Marriott, TownePlace Suites)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Four Points, Aloft<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">500 points per stay or amenity or breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for member +1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$25 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Protea Hotels<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">500 points per stay or breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for member +1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$50 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Element<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">500 points per stay or amenity<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$25 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Four Points Flex<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">500 points per stay or breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for Member +1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$25 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">City Express<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><li><b>United States, Canada:<\/b> 500 points per stay<br \/>\n<li><b>City Centro locations only:<\/b> Breakfast in restaurant per night of stay for Member +1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<p>*Outside of the U.S., hotels will pay compensation in the local currency<\/p>\n<p>** The U.S. $10 food and beverage credit per night of stay is for the member. An additional U.S. $10 food and beverage credit per night of stay is given for one (1) guest staying in the same guest room as the member. $10 credit per night does not roll over to the next day to create accumulated value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<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<h2><span id=\"Marriott_Bonvoy_Lifetime_Elite_Status\">Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Elite Status<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy offers its most loyal members <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-lifetime-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">lifetime Bonvoy elite status<\/a>. Following Marriott's merger with Starwood, Marriott honored lifetime elite status from previous Marriott Rewards\/Starwood Preferred Guest programs.<\/p>\n<p>But if you haven't earned it yet, here's how to get Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Elite status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lifetime Silver Elite:<\/strong> 250 qualifying nights + five years of Silver Elite status or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifetime Gold Elite:<\/strong> 400 qualifying nights + seven years of Gold Elite status or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifetime Platinum Elite:<\/strong> 600 qualifying nights + 10 years of Platinum Elite status or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/290\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121919 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Bonvoy-lifetime-elite-status-banner.png\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy lifetime elite status tiers and requirements\" width=\"750\" height=\"290\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Bonvoy-lifetime-elite-status-banner.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marriott-Bonvoy-lifetime-elite-status-banner-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You'll enjoy a complimentary gift upon qualification for Lifetime Platinum Elite. Note that you still need to meet the annual threshold for the Choice Benefit, even though your status is guaranteed for life. And yes, the elite night credits from Marriott Bonvoy credit cards count toward these numbers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Decoding Marriott's Credit Card Rules: What You Need to Know Before Applying<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marriott's portfolio of hotels and resorts now includes almost 8,700 properties worldwide. With such a massive network of hotels, Marriott's loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, can be a rewarding program for frequent travelers. Members earn points on each stay and progress towards Bonvoy elite status.<\/p>\n<p>You earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status by meeting elite night credit requirements or via eligible credit cards. Once you receive elite status, you will receive added benefits and perks during each stay. Members' benefits depend on their status tier and can range from late check-out to a personal ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>While the program has some negative aspects (such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/resort-fees-award-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener\">charging resort fees on award stays<\/a>, using dynamic pricing, and offering different perks at different hotel brands), it also has numerous benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Attaining mid-tier Bonvoy Gold Elite status is also surprisingly easy, thanks to several credit cards that offer it as a benefit to cardholders. But, Platinum Elite is the level that offers most of the benefits many travelers seek, and now you can get it just by holding the <a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in earning elite status with Marriott&#8217;s Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you&#8217;re staying at. 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