Marriott

The 39 Marriott Bonvoy brands are:

1. The Ritz-Carlton
2. Ritz-Carlton Reserve
3. St. Regis
4. JW Marriott
5. W Hotels
6. Edition
7. The Luxury Collection
8. Marriott Hotels
9. Sheraton
10. Marriott Vacation Club
11. Delta Hotels
12. Le Meridien
13. Westin
14. Renaissance Hotels
15. Autograph Collection Hotels
16. Tribute Portfolio
17. Design Hotels
18. Courtyard Hotels
19. Four Points
20. SpringHill Suites
21. Protea Hotels
22. Fairfield Inn & Suites
23. AC Hotels
24. Aloft Hotels
25. Moxy Hotels
26. City Express
27. Four Points Flex by Sheraton
28. Marriott Executive Apartments
29. Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy
30. Residence Inn
31. TownePlace Suites
32. Element
33. Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
34. MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy
35. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts
36. Sonder
37. StudioRes
38. Series by Marriott
39. City Express by Marriott

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs in the world, including a total of 39 brands with more than 9,500 properties across more than 144 countries and territories. These hotel and resort brands offer distinct amenities and services tailored to the preferences and budget levels of different types of travelers.

You can purchase Marriott points in increments of 1,000 through their website by selecting the "Buy Points" option. The cost works out to 1.25 cents per point, and you can redeem them for an average value of 0.82 cents per point.

You can buy a minimum of 1,000 points and up to 150,000 points per calendar year with Marriott.

How to Buy Marriott Points

1. Visit the Marriott buy points website and log...

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 186 million members and more than 8,700 properties in over 139 countries and territories. The majority of Marriott's hotels and resorts participate in Marriott...

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite benefits include an in-hotel welcome gift, priority late checkout, 25% points bonus and more. Gold Elite members get all the benefits of general Bonvoy members and Silver Elite members as well as additional perks.

To reach Marriott Gold Elite status, you must earn at least 25 elite night credits in a year. The most common way to earn elite night credits is by staying with a Marriott brand hotel. You...

You can use Marriott points for cruises by booking through Marriott's "Cruise With Points" program, which allows full or partial payment with Marriott points. The minimum redemption amount is 63,000 points, which gives you a $250 credit toward your cruise. 

Participating cruise lines include Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Viking and more.

How to Use Points to Book Marriott Cruises

1. Go to Marriott's "Cruise With Points" website.
2. Scroll down and click “Redeem Points” at the...

You can transfer Marriott points in increments of 1,000 to another member from your Marriott Bonvoy account online. Once the transfer is complete, the points will be available in the recipient's account within 24 hours.

How to Transfer Your Marriott points to Another Member

1. Visit the Marriott Bonvoy transfer page and log in to your account.
2. Click the “Transfer Points” from the available options.
3. Enter the recipient's name and any other required information...

Marriott Bonvoy currently classifies its hotels into five distinct categories: Luxury, Premium, Select, Longer Stays, and Collections. These categories provide travelers with a broad spectrum of choices, ensuring that everyone can find accommodations that align with their specific needs and preferences.

Marriott Bonvoy hotel categories:

• Luxury: Luxurious and sophisticated establishments providing an opulent and polished experience.

Brands: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels and EDITION

Marriott points expire after 24 months of account inactivity, or if your account is closed. To prevent your points from expiring, earn or redeem points regularly and use any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.

When Marriott Points Expire

• After 24 months of account inactivity, meaning no earning or redemption.
• When you close your account without redeeming any unused points.
• When Marriott closes your account due to program rule violations or fraudulent...

Marriott Status Match was a way for rewards members to match their elite status from another hotel rewards program to the equivalent Marriott elite status level. However, Marriott has replaced its status match program with status challenges, which allow Bonvoy members to fast track their elite status progression by completing a number of stays within a specific period of time.

For a status challenge, Marriott will match your elite status for a limited period...

You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to your United MileagePlus account online, using Marriott's “Transfer Points to Miles” page. The conversion rate is 1,000 MileagePlus miles for every 3,000 Marriott points you transfer. To complete a transfer, your Marriott and United accounts must be under the same name.

How to Transfer Marriott Points to United

1. Go to the Transfer Page: Navigate to Marriott's “Transfer Points to Miles” page.
2. Initiate the transfer process: Click...