What is Marriott Bonvoy?
Marriott Bonvoy is Marriott’s loyalty program which was launched in 2019. Marriott Bonvoy is a direct result of Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy merges Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest, the three loyalty programs under the Marriott umbrella after the acquisition of Starwood.
How do I maximize my Marriott Bonvoy Points?
With numerous ways to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, the options of how you want to use the points may seem endless. One of the best ways to make the most out of your Marriott Bonvoy points is to take advantage of Marriott’s book 4 nights on points, get the 5th night free. When redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points towards a free night, if you book 5 nights on the same reservation, it will only cost a total of 4 nights worth of Marriott Bonvoy points. This is a great tip to know as you can get an extra day out of your trip, and not have to spend additional points.
How do I get this free night?
You do not have to do anything additional on your end to take advantage of this great offer. You simply book a rewards reservation as normal, and Marriott will take care of the rest for you.
Can I get 2 free nights?
Yes. If you book 10 nights total, it will only cost you 8 nights worth of points. You receive the 5th night free, for every 4 you book on the same reservation.
Is there a way to maximize my Marriott Bonvoy points for airline miles?
Yes, Marriott offers an additional 5,000 airline miles, for every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you redeem in their Points to Miles program. This promotion is only for certain airlines, so be sure to check to see if the airline you are converting to offers this deal. You must redeem the 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points in the same transaction.
Marriott also has a preferred partner with United Airlines, offering a 10% bonus on all points to mile conversions, resulting in a total of 27,500 Mileage Plus miles for your 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.