Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite status benefits include Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium Elite perks, plus 75% more points on paid stays. You also get Ambassador personal service, Your24 (choose your check-in time and keep your room until the same time on departure day), priority late checkout until 4 p.m., 48-hour room guarantee, and other premium perks.
Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite Benefits
- Bonus Points: Earn 75% more on paid stays, including room charges for things like dining and spa services.
- Ultimate Reservation Guarantee: If your reservation can't be honored, Marriott pays for a nearby stay and compensates you.
- Late Checkout: Enjoy late checkout up to 4 p.m., whenever the hotel has availability.
- Welcome Gift Choice: Choose points, a breakfast offering, or an amenity upon arrival (varies by brand).
- Enhanced Room Upgrade: Your room is eligible for upgrades (including Select Suites) based on availability at arrival. Terms and conditions apply.
- Dedicated Elite Support: 24/7 assistance for all your hotel booking needs.
- Guaranteed Lounge Access: Enjoy lounge privileges at participating Marriott hotels for you and one guest.
- 50-Elite Night Credits Milestone Rewards: Stay 50 qualifying nights with Marriott and choose from Nightly Upgrade Awards, gifting Silver Elite status, adding Elite Night Credits, and other perks.
- 75-Elite Night Credits Rewards: Stay 75 qualifying nights with Marriott and choose to get a free night (up to 40,000 points) or gift Gold Elite status to someone.
- Emirates Skyward: Enjoy miles on stays and flights, plus priority check-in and boarding.
- Hertz Gold Plus Rewards: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite members in the U.S. and Canada receive complimentary President's Circle elite status.
- United MileagePlus: Ambassador Elite members receive enhanced benefits and Premier Silver status through United MileagePlus.
- 48-Hour Guarantee: Book by 3 p.m., 48 hours before arrival, and your room is guaranteed.
- Your24: You can pick your check-in time and keep your room until the same time on departure day. Availability may vary, and some properties or brands may have exceptions.
- Ambassador Service: A dedicated personal ambassador to assist with all your travel needs.
Marriott Bonvoy Elite benefits apply when you book directly with Marriott. These perks only apply to the room you personally stay in and are not granted for bookings made through third-party travel websites such as Booking, Expedia, or Hotels.com.
How to Get Marriott Ambassador Elite Status
You can reach Ambassador Elite status by staying 100 nights and $23,000 in qualifying spend at Marriott hotels in a calendar year. Once you achieve Ambassador Elite, your status is valid for the rest of that year and the entire following year. You’ll need to requalify by meeting the 100-night requirement again to retain your status after that.
If you're interested in learning more, check out WalletHub's review of the Marriott Bonvoy.
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When does Marriott elite status expire?
Marriott Bonvoy elite status expires in February of the second calendar year after you earn it. For example, if you earn Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite in June 2025, it will last through February, 2027.
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To get Marriott Ambassador Elite status, you must stay 100 nights and spend $23,000, all within a calendar year. Another way to qualify is by getting approved for a Marriott credit card that provides Elite Night Credits, helping you reach status faster without needing to stay at Marriott hotels.
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- Nights Requirement: Complete 100 nights and spend $23,000 in a calendar year.
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How much are Marriott points worth?
Marriott Bonvoy points are worth an average of 0.82 cents per point, when used for hotel reservations, meaning 10,000 Marriott points equal about $82. The value of Marriott points depends on how they are redeemed, and your points can be worth as much as 3.51 cents per point when you redeem for Marriott stays.
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