Is Marriott Bonvoy free to join?

Marriott Bonvoy is the Marriott hotel chain’s loyalty program. Marriott Bonvoy was created in February 2019 following the merger of Marriott and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Marriott Bonvoy brings together Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and SPG under one umbrella.

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs with 120 million members and more than 7,200 properties in over 130 countries and territories. The majority of Marriott’s hotels and resorts participate in Marriott Bonvoy, including Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Sheraton, Westin, and The Ritz-Carlton – though there are some notable exceptions, like the Ritz-Carlton Residences or the Marriott Vacation Club at The Empire Place. It’s free to join Bonvoy, and membership offers … read full answerperks and benefits that will appeal to different types of travelers.

Earning Bonvoy Points

Bonvoy gives members lots of opportunities to earn points. Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 points per $1 spent on stays at most Marriott properties, 3 points per $1 spent on cruises booked through Cruise with Points, and up to 2,000 points when booking a car rental with Hertz.

Another easy way to earn Marriott points is by signing up for – and using – one of Marriott’s co-branded credit cards. All of the Marriott credit cards – Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Business, Bold, and Boundless –offer points for every purchase you make.

Bonvoy’s Status Tiers

Marriott Bonvoy has six status levels: Member (entry level), Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador. By simply joining Marriott Bonvoy, members get free Wi-Fi access, mobile priority check-in, and discounted rates on rooms booked through a Marriott channel (such as the Marriott website or app). Each level offers additional benefits and perks, such as complimentary room upgrades, in-hotel welcome gifts, late checkout, and bonus points.

Members advance to a higher status tier by staying more nights at Marriott hotels and resorts or earning points through different types of transactions, such as booking cruises through Cruise with Points or renting a car through Hertz. You can also gain status by signing up for one of Marriott’s credit cards.

Redeeming Marriott Points

Marriott Bonvoy points can be redeemed for free stays, rental cars, cruises, gift cards, special events, Priority Pass membership, TSA PreCheck, and travel packages. Members can also redeem points through Marriott Bonvoy’s partnership with United MileagePlus, called RewardsPlus, which offers benefits and points bonuses when transferring miles and points between programs. Bonvoy allows points transfers to lots of common airline loyalty programs, too, and many offer bonus rewards just for doing it.

To learn more, check out our complete Marriott Bonvoy Review.

The 30 Marriott brands are:

1. The Ritz-Carlton
2. St. Regis
3. JW Marriott
4. W Hotels
5. Edition
6. The Luxury Collection
7. Marriott Hotels
8. Sheraton
9. Marriott Vacation Club
10. Delta Hotels
11. Le Meridien
12. Westin
13. Renaissance Hotels
14. Gaylord Hotels
15. Autograph Collection Hotels
16. Tribute Portfolio
17. Design Hotels
18. Courtyard Hotels
19. Four Points
20. SpringHill Suites
21. Protea Hotels
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23. AC Hotels
24. Aloft Hotels
25. Moxy Hotels
26. Marriott Executive Apartments
27. Residence Inn
28. TownePlace Suites
29. Element
30. Homes & Villas by Marriott International.

Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain and has a total of 30 brands in its portfolio (29 that participate in Marriott Bonvoy), which span more than 7,200 properties in over 130 countries and territories. These hotel and resort brands have distinct amenities and services that fit the preferences and budget levels of different types of travelers.

Marriott hotel brands fall under 4 broad categories: Luxury, Premium, Select and Longer Stays. The only Marriott hotel brand that does not participate in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty rewards program is Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

To cancel your Marriott Bonvoy account:

1. Log in to your Marriott Bovoy account online.
2. Complete the contact form.
3. Select ''Marriott Bonvoy Account Assistance" and "Other Account Assistance" from the menu.
4. Include the request for account closure in the comments.

After you submit the form, it will take 15 days for the account cancellation request to be completed. All your remaining points, your elite status and other perks will be forfeited, and you won't be able to reinstate them.… read full answer