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The six Marriott Bonvoy rewards levels are Member, Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite. Most Marriott rewards levels require a certain number of qualifying nights at Marriott properties, and each comes with its own array of benefits and points-earning potential.
Requirements and Benefits For Each Marriott Rewards Level
Member:
- How to earn: Free to join.
- Benefits: 10 points per $1 spent at Marriott hotels, member discounts, mobile check-in, and free in-room Wi-Fi access.
Silver Elite:
- How to earn: Stay 10 nights per year to qualify.
- Benefits: Member-level benefits + 10% points bonus, priority late checkout, and ultimate reservation guarantee.
Gold Elite:
- How to earn: Stay 25 nights per year to qualify.
- Benefits: Silver-level benefits + 25% points bonus, priority late checkout until 2 p.m., upgraded internet access, complimentary enhanced room upgrades, and a free welcome gift of extra points.
Platinum Elite:
- How to earn: Stay 50 nights per year to qualify.
- Benefits: Gold-level benefits + 50% points bonus, extended priority late checkout until 4 p.m., enhanced room upgrades (including Select Suites), choice of free breakfast or points, lounge access, dedicated Elite support, guaranteed room type, and an annual gift. Gift options include 5 Suite Night Awards, $1,000 off a Marriott bed, a $100 charity donation, free Silver Elite status for a loved one, or 5 extra qualifying stays to maintain your Elite status.
Titanium Elite:
- How to earn: Stay 75 nights per year to qualify.
- Benefits: Platinum-level benefits + 75% points bonus, guaranteed room when booking at least 48 hours in advance, and an annual gift. Gift options include Platinum options or 1 free night award.
Ambassador Elite:
- How to earn: Stay 100 nights + spend at least $23,000 at Marriott in a year to qualify.
- Benefits: Titanium-level benefits, Ambassador service (a personal ambassador to arrange transportation, restaurant reservations, appointments, excursions, etc.) and Your24 concierge services, which allows you to choose a check-in time and checkout time.
The more nights you spend at Marriott hotels and resorts, and the more money you spend with a Marriott credit card, the higher your “Elite Status” level will go. For more in-depth information on the Marriott reward status levels, check out WalletHub’s full review of the Marriott rewards program.
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How can I get Marriott Silver Status?
To get Marriott Silver Elite status, you need to stay 10 qualifying nights at Marriott properties within a calendar year. You can also get the Silver Elite status by owning either the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless or the Marriott Bonvoy Bold credit card.
How to Get Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status
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How can I get Marriott Lifetime Status?
You can get Marriott Lifetime Status by staying a minimum of 250 qualifying nights at Marriott hotels and earning any Marriott Elite status level for at least 5 years. The more nights you stay and the longer you're an Elite member in Marriott Bonvoy, the higher your Lifetime Status level will be.
Qualifications for Marriott Lifetime Elite Status:
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How many Marriott points do you need for a free night?
You need 5,000 to 100,000 Marriott points for a free night in a standard room. The exact number of Marriott points you will need to cover a one-night stay depends on the type of room you select, the hotel location, and the date of your stay.
It’s also important to note that the Marriott program does allow you to pay with a combination of points and cash when booking a stay. Keep that in...
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