Editor's Note: This is a recurring post that will be regularly updated with new information.
Earning Hotel Elite status is one of the best ways to make your travel experience more rewarding and enjoyable. From upgrades and bonus points to free breakfast, there can be a big difference between staying an elite and non-elite member. But how do you quantify the value that status brings?
In this guide, we'll try to do just that with one of the largest and most popular hotel loyalty programs in the world: Marriott Bonvoy.
While the merger of the three legacy programs (Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest and Ritz-Carlton Rewards) into Marriott Bonvoy takes a backseat, we continue to see program changes.Fully dynamic prize pricingwas one of the main concerns.
A lot has changed, so this review will delve into the combined program and attempt to answer a simple question: Is Marriott Bonvoy's elite status worth aiming for (or maintaining) in 2023?
methodology
Before I continue, let me start with the usual disclaimer: The following calculations represent just one way to estimate the value of elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy program.
You may not eat a lot for breakfast and therefore may not be interested in this benefit. Or maybe you're traveling on business and don't want to be upgraded to a larger room upon check-in. Feel free to adjust the numbers based on your personal travel habits and the amount you would enjoy each applicable benefit.
Also, all of these numbers are based on the amount of benefits you would receive after achieving each status and continuing to qualify each year thereafter. If you start from scratch, you won't get the benefits from day one. I've included a review for those in this position at the end of the post.
In conclusion, it's important to highlight the key assumptions we make to arrive at the final values for each Marriott Bonvoy elite status level:
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- You complete 20% more nights than the minimum required for each level.
- They spend an average of $150 per night on eligible expenses.
- Their average stay is two nights.
I'll also use the following Marriott-specific assumption:
- Your stays will be evenly split between full-service hotels (such as Westin and Renaissance) and limited-service hotels (such as Fairfield Inn or SpringHill Suites).
As always, adjust these numbers according to your individual travel habits.
Two final reminders: For this review I am basing the value of the bonus points you earnThe latest TPG reviews, which value Marriott points by 0.84 cents each. I've also rounded all reviews to the nearest $5 to keep the numbers simple.
Related:Enjoy automatic status and bonus points with these Marriott credit cards
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status Levels
Marriott has five published levels of elite status; here is an overview:
| Elite Prata | Oro-Elite | Platinum-Elite | Titan-Elite | Elite Ambassador | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assessments | 10 nights a year. | 25 nights a year. | 50 nights a year. | 75 nights a year. | 100 nights per year plus $23,000 in qualifying charges. |
| Elite Points Bonus | 10%. | 25%. | 50%. | 75%. | 75%. |
| Late check-out (depending on availability in some places) | priority, not guaranteed. | 14 hours | 4 p. m. | 4 p. m. | 4 p. m. |
| Room upgrade (subject to availability at check-in) | ✓ | Including selected suites. | Including selected suites. | Including selected suites. | |
| lounge access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Premium-Internet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Dedicated elite support | ✓ | ✓ | Ambassador Service. | ||
| 48 hour warranty | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| welcome gift | Points. | Points, breakfast or convenience. | Points, breakfast or convenience. | Points, breakfast or convenience. | |
| annual election profit | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| mil24 | ✓ | ||||
| United RewardsPlus benefits | Status Elite Silver Premier United. | United Premier Silver-Elite |
Marriott Bonvoy Plata Elite (US$ 35)
The lowest level in the Marriott Bonvoy program is Silver Elite status, which is typically achieved after 10 nights. Also included as an automatic benefit are the 15 elite night credits you would earn per year using some of the co-branded credit cards currently available: theUnlimited Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cardit's himMarriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Cardby Chase.
I'm assuming you have six 12-night stays, split evenly between full-service and limited-service Marriott properties for this review.
| performance details | Wert | |
|---|---|---|
| extra points | Earn 10% more points than regular members. This is an additional point per dollar spent at most hotels (but only an additional 0.5 points at Element, Residence Inn, and TownePlace Suites locations). For 12 nights and an average nightly rate of $150, that adds 1,800 bonus points. | $ 15 |
| late checkout | Members can request a late check-out by calling the front desk on the day of departure and informing the agent of the expected departure time. This benefit is subject to availability and does not have a published schedule. | $ 20 |
| No total | $ 35. |
Related:The best ways to earn points with the Marriott Bonvoy program
Marriott Bonvoy Gold-Elite (US$ 805)
Gold Elite status is the second tier in the Marriott Bonvoy program, usually earned after 25 nights. There are several credit cards that include or allow you to obtain this status:
- Tarjeta Platinum Card® da American Expressautomatically gives you Gold Elite status.
- The Ritz-Carlton Rewards credit card (is no longer open to new applicants) automatically gives you Gold Elite status.
- HeUnlimited Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cardallows you to earn Gold Elite status by spending $35,000 on purchases per account year.
- HeMarriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Tarjeta American Express®automatically gives you Gold Elite status.
- HeMarriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Tarjetaallows you to earn Gold Elite status by spending $35,000 on purchases per account year.
Ritz-Carlton Rewards credit card information was independently collected by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been verified or provided by the card issuer.
Most Bonvoy branded cards reward you too15 elite night credits per year, allowing cardholders to reach Gold status with just 10 additional qualifying elite nights. You are limited to 15 personal card credits per Marriott Bonvoy account. You can only accumulate Elite Night Credits on Business Cards and Personal Cards, which brings your maximum to 40 Elite Night Credits per year. Also note that theMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Tarjeta American Express®Includes 25 annual elite nights.
I'm assuming you're doing 15 30-night stays split evenly between full- and limited-service Marriott hotels.
| performance details | Wert | |
|---|---|---|
| extra points | Earn 25% more points than a regular member, which equals an additional 2.5 points per dollar spent at most hotels. Since I'm assuming 30 nights at an average price of $150 per night, that adds up to an additional 11,250 points worth $95. | $ 95. |
| Late check-out preferred | Gold members benefit from priority late check-out until 2 pm, subject to availability. | $ 50 |
| improved internet | Gold members can enjoy faster speeds with free enhanced Internet access. | $ 15 |
| Zimmer Updates | Gold members are eligible for upgrades to upgraded rooms at check-in. This may include rooms on upper floors, rooms with superior amenities, or rooms on the executive floor, but not suites. I will use the same $20 per night rating used in other elite hotel status guides. It should be noted that this applies to almost all Marriott brands with the exception of Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Grand Residence Club, Aloft, Element and Vistana. | $ 600. |
| welcome gift | Receive a welcome bonus of Marriott Points at check-in, whether it's 250 points for limited-service hotels or 500 points for full-service locations. Using the assumed split above, you would earn an average of 375 points (worth about $3) for each of your 15 stays. | $ 45 |
| No total | $ 805. |
Related:Marriott Bonvoy Award Winning Traveler's Guide
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite (US$ 2.495)
The third tier of the Marriott Bonvoy program is Platinum Elite, which typically requires 50 nights. This compares to the Gold status of the legacy Marriott Rewards and Ritz-Carlton Rewards programs.
Just like the Gold Elite, you also have a few ways to get this status through your credit card:
- HeMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Tarjeta American Express®automatically provide you with Platinum Elite status.
- Spending $75,000 on the now-discontinued Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card in one year of card membership.
I'm assuming you complete 30 stays of 60 nights, split evenly between full-service and limited-service Marriott hotels for this review.
| performance details | Wert | |
|---|---|---|
| extra points | Platinum Elite members earn 50% more points on paid stays than regular members. This works out to an additional 5 points per dollar spent. Assuming 60 nights at an average price of $150 per night, you'll take home an additional 45,000 points worth $380. | $ 380. |
| Late check-out preferred | Platinum members are guaranteed at 4pm. m. Late check-out with some exceptions. Subject to availability at resorts, conventions and designer hotels and not available for stays at Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Grand Residence Club and participating Vistana properties. | $ 125. |
| Dedicated phone support | Platinum Elite members receive access to a dedicated Elite phone line that can be helpful if you need assistance with a reservation. | $ 20 |
| improved internet | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 60 |
| Upgrades to advanced rooms, including suites | Platinum Elite members enjoy upgrades to larger capacity rooms, including suites, at check-in (but not at Ritz-Carlton properties). However, Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Grand Residence Club, participating Vistana hotels, Aloft hotels and Element hotels are excluded. We are increasing the rating slightly, estimating it at $35 per night for full-service stays and using a much lower figure of $5 per night for limited-service accommodations. | 1.200 $. |
| lounge access | Guaranteed access to the Club Lounge at the following hotels: JW Marriott, Marriott, Delta hotels (non-resorts), Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton, Le Meridien and Westin. If the lounge is closed or the hotel does not have a lounge, you will be entitled to breakfast at the hotel's restaurant or 750 points on legacy Marriott brands. At the time of writing, these brands represent approximately 25% of the programming portfolio, so I estimate a value of $10 per night for 15 of the 60 nights. | $ 150 |
| welcome gift | It gets a little complicated how the program handles welcome gifts for Platinum Elite travelers. What seems simple on the surface ("points, breakfast specials or amenities") quickly becomes complicated when you look at all 32 brands. Breakfast is included for everyone at select brands, available as a welcome gift for Platinum members at others, and available in the lounge as a separate Platinum benefit at others. For a full breakdown of these benefits, check out this handy guide.Marriott Breakfast Benefitsand remember that some services are brand dependent. However, I put that gift at $10 per night at full-service locations, and since brands like Fairfield and SpringHill Suites offer 500 points per stay, at $4 per stay at limited-service hotels. | $ 360. |
| annual election profit | Platinum Elite members are eligible for an annual election benefit upon qualification. You can choose between:
We recommend Suite Night Awards as you can confirm a basic suite up to five days prior to check-in, although this is property specific and cannot be guaranteed. I put them at $40 each. | $ 200 |
| No total | $ 2.495. |
Related:How to Redeem Points with the Marriott Bonvoy Program
Marriott Bonvoy Titanio Elite (US$ 4.685)
The next level in the Marriott Rewards program is Titanium Elite status. This level is usually reached after 75 nights (comparable to the former Marriott Platinum). I assume you complete 90 nights and split them evenly between full-service and limited-service Marriott hotels for this review.
| performance details | Wert | |
|---|---|---|
| extra points | Titanium members receive a 75% bonus on paid stays, which translates to an additional 7.5 points per dollar spent at most hotels in the Marriott portfolio. Based on my guess for 90 nights at an average rate of $150 per night, you will receive an additional 101,250 points worth $850. | $ 850. |
| Late check-out preferred | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 175. |
| Dedicated phone support | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 30 |
| improved internet | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 90 |
| Upgrades to advanced rooms, including suites | The room upgrade benefit for Titanium members is almost identical to that of regular Platinum members, except suites at Ritz-Carlton properties are included. I'm following the same ratings ($35 per night in full-service hotels and $5 per night in limited-service hotels) with an additional $200 for the additional suite option at Ritz-Carlton hotels. | $ 2.075. |
| lounge access | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 225. |
| welcome gift | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 540. |
| annual election profit | Upon reaching 50 Elite qualifying nights in the Marriott Bonvoy program, you may select one of the benefit options listed above, but reaching 75 Elite qualifying nights unlocks an additional benefit option. With two exceptions, you have the same options as above. You can gift a friend/family member Elite Gold status instead of Silver. You also have the option to earn a free night (valid at hotels with up to 40,000 points). We maintain our estimate of $50 per night, for a figure of $500 when factoring in the Annual Choice Benefit earned over 50 nights. | $ 500. |
| Status Elite Silver Premier United | United and Marriott have partnered to create theRewardsPlus MembershipThis automatically grants Titanium Elite members United Premier Silver status. UsWertThat tier is $495, though the actual benefit depends on how often you fly United. We assume conservative usage and assign a value of $200. | $ 200 |
| No total | 4.685 $. |
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Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite (US$ 6.445)
The highest level in the Marriott program is Bonvoy Ambassador Elite. You must reach 100 Elite Qualifying Nights and $23,000 in Qualifying Spend to qualify for this tier. For this review, I'm assuming you'll be staying 120 nights, again evenly split between full-service and limited-service properties, but to hit the $23,000 mark, I'll bump your nightly rate to $195.
| performance details | Wert | |
|---|---|---|
| extra points | Same benefit, but for 120 nights and an average price of $195 per night, you earn an additional 175,500 points, worth approximately $1,475. | 1.475 $. |
| Late check-out preferred | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 225. |
| Dedicated phone support | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 40 |
| improved internet | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 120. |
| Upgrades to advanced rooms, including suites | Same benefit, more frequent use. | 2.600 $. |
| lounge access | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 300. |
| welcome gift | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 720. |
| annual election profit | You will not receive additional Choice Benefits for more than 100 nights, so we will keep the same amount. | $ 500. |
| Status Elite Silver Premier United | Same benefit, more frequent use. | $ 265. |
| Ambassador Service | In the past, Marriott provided each Ambassador Elite member with their own dedicated Ambassador to handle reservations and other requests. Unfortunately, this was discontinued whenMarriott Fired Its Ambassadorsin response to the coronavirus pandemic. They announced thatdedicated ambassadors will return in 2023, which could add even more value to this benefit. For now, we'll be conservative, pricing this benefit at $100. | $ 100 |
| mil24 | The second (and final) exclusive benefit of Ambassador Elites is the Your24 benefit, which allows you to choose your check-in and check-out times. However, its flexibility is subject to availability and many reports suggest it is unpredictable, so we've set it at $100. | $ 100 |
| No total | $ 6.445. |
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What if I start from scratch?
Of course, as I mentioned earlier, all of the above numbers represent values for those who have already reached these status levels. However, without status in the new Marriott program, you can start from scratch. In this case, you will not enjoy any benefits until you have stayed 10 nights and achieved Silver Elite status. After that, you won't enjoy any additional benefits until you reach 25 nights of Gold Elite status. How can you quantify this rise in ranks?
As I did for the airline's elite status series, I attempted to answer this by converting the above calculations into a nightly value, as follows:
- Marriott Bonvoy Silver: $35/12 nights = $2.92 per night.
- Marriott Bonvoy Gold: $805 / 30 nights = $26.83 per night.
- Marriott Bonvoy Platinum: $2,495 / 60 nights = $41.58 per night.
- Marriott Bonvoy Titanium: $4,685/90 nights = $52.05 per night.
- Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador: $6,445/120 nights = $53.71 per night.
Let's say you plan to stay 60 nights at Marriott hotels this year. If you start from scratch, get no benefits for the first 10 nights, enjoy Silver benefits for the next 15 nights (at a cost of $2.92 per night), then enjoy Gold benefits for the next 25 nights (at a cost of $2.92 per night). cost of US$ 2.92 per night). ). night). from $26.83 per night), and finally enjoy Platinum benefits for the last 10 nights (at a cost of $41.58 per night). So if you start from scratch and estimate that you'll spend 60 nights at Marriott hotels in 2023, you'll get $1,130.35 in program value.
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Is it worth chasing Marriott's elite status?
Given these values, is it worth pursuing elite status (or the next level of elite status) in the Marriott program?
As with all the reviews we carry out here at TPG, there is no easy answer as it completely depends on your particular situation. However, here are some general questions that might help you make up your mind:
- How much will you travel in the future?When aiming for elite status, it's important to think about the amount of travel you will be doing in the future. For example, if you work hard to earn Platinum, the valuable benefits described above only apply when you actually travel.
- What is the incremental value of one level over another?Many of you may end up within walking distance of the next level, so consider whether it's worth the extra profits. It's no use bothering with advantages that don't interest you.
- How well does Marriott's geographic coverage match your typical travel habits?There really is no point in chasing elite status with a hotel chain if you can't stay at one (or more) of their properties on a regular basis. Consider the various Marriott hotels in and around your shared travel destinations.
- How sensitive are you to price and convenience?There are many pros and cons to this hobby, and one of the most common is deciding whether to use your favorite airline or hotel chain when they aren't the most convenient or inexpensive. Would you stay at a hotel under the Marriott umbrella if there was another brand that was cheaper and/or more convenient to stay in? If the answer is no, it may not be worth it to get elite status (or elite status at any hotel chain) with the Marriott program.
- Is a credit card the best option?As mentioned above, many credit cards include elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy program. As a result, it's better to just open one of them and enjoy it without worrying about sorting (or reclassing) the hard way.
These questions are not easy to answer as many different factors play a role. Still, it's worth evaluating your own situation when determining whether or not Marriott's elite status is for you.
Related:Maximize your redemption with the Marriott Bonvoy program
final result
Achieving and maintaining elite hotel status can be extremely valuable, and with the Marriott Bonvoy program, you have a huge global network to do just that. While it's not easy to quantify the value of the benefits these states provide, I hope this post has provided you with a framework for deciding whether it's worth investing in Marriott's 30 brands per year for 2023 and beyond.
This is The Points Guy's permanent page on Marriott Bonvoy elite status, so be sure to bookmark it and come back regularly for the latest information.
Additional reporting by Nick Ewen and Ed Pizzarello.
Editorial disclaimer: The views expressed in this document are those of the author alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or endorsed by any of these entities.
FAQs
Will Marriott extend status 2023? ›
Yes, we extended Members' Elite Status through February 2023, whether earned in 2019 or 2020. Members who earned status in 2021 are already enjoying their status through February 2023.
What are the Marriott status levels for 2023? ›Marriott Bonvoy has five elite status tiers: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador.
Is Marriott giving bonus nights in 2023? ›Marriott Bonvoy members earn double elite qualifying nights + 1,000 bonus points for each night consumed through April 23, 2023.
What is the highest Marriott Bonvoy status? ›At Bonvoy's highest level, Ambassador elites receive two valuable perks. The first, Ambassador Service, provides “personalized service” for each stay. This is essentially a personal travel concierge who can help plan your stay and organize activities.
Can you lose Marriott elite status? ›The Marriott status you earned in 2021 will expire at the end of February unless you requalified or achieved a higher status level in 2022.
Does Bonvoy status reset every year? ›What is Elite annual processing and when does it take place? Each year, Marriott Bonvoy® works to ensure that all Members' Elite status reflects all previous year's qualifying activity.
Can you get lifetime Titanium elite? ›Yes, but only for those elites who were grandfathered into the program when Marriott and Starwood merged in 2018. If you had 750 elite nights and 10 years as a Platinum member with either Starwood or Marriott, you received Lifetime Titanium Elite status. It is no longer possible to achieve Lifetime Titanium Elite.
How much are 100k Marriott points worth? ›Frequent flyer website The Points Guy values Marriott points at 0.84 cents apiece. This means the 100,000 points earned from the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card are worth $840. If you were to transfer all those points to United Airlines, as an example, you'd end up with 36,000 United MileagePlus miles.
How long does Titanium Elite status last? ›How long does Titanium status last? Marriott Bonvoy elite status is earned based on calendar year activity. When you earn elite status, you enjoy the benefits for the remainder of the current year and the 14 months that follow.
Do you lose your Marriott status? ›How long does Marriott Bonvoy status last? Elite status is valid in the year in which it's earned and an additional 14 months after that year. For example, if you earn elite status in November 2020, the status that you earn is valid until February 28, 2022.
How much PTO Do Marriott employees get? ›
Marriott's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 66% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Marriott's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 41% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.
Is Marriott Lifetime Platinum worth it? ›Marriott Platinum status is where perks really start to get valuable, as it offers benefits like 50% bonus points, suite upgrades, 4PM late check-out, complimentary breakfast and/or lounge access at most brands, and more.
Is Titanium higher than platinum Marriott? ›Titanium status is Marriott Bonvoy's 75-night elite tier, between Platinum and Ambassador status. It offers limited incremental perks over Platinum status, including 75% bonus points (rather than 50% bonus points), suite upgrades at Ritz-Carltons, United MileagePlus Silver status, and access to more Choice Benefits.
What is Marriott Titanium worth? ›Titanium members earn a 75% bonus on paid stays, which equals 7.5 extra points per dollar spent at most hotels in Marriott's portfolio. Given my assumption of 90 nights with an average rate of $150 per night, that'll give you an additional 101,250 points, worth $850.
How do I get lifetime platinum elite Marriott? ›You must earn 600 qualifying nights and 10 years as Platinum Elite or higher to achieve Lifetime Platinum Elite status. Marriott Bonvoy® would love to welcome you to the Lifetime Platinum Elite community!
Can someone else use my Marriott status? ›Important: You can only use your Marriott Bonvoy® Points to Gift an Award Redemption Reservation to another Guest. You cannot use a Free Night Award Certificate to book a Room for another Guest.
Do Marriott Gold Elite points expire? ›Marriott points typically expire if your account goes 24 months without a qualifying activity.
Do Marriott Platinum Elite points expire? ›If your Marriott Bonvoy® Account does not have Qualifying Activity for 24 Consecutive Months, your Marriott Bonvoy® Points will expire: If a Member does not maintain an active status for five (5) consecutive years, the Member's Account may be deactivated.
How many nights do you need for a free night at Bonvoy? ›For every Five Consecutive Nights you redeem (pay with Marriott Bonvoy® Points), you will receive the lowest Point-value Night free. Your stay must be Five Consecutive Nights at the same Hotel.
Is Marriott getting rid of Bonvoy? ›Extended Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status
Marriott is extending the Bonvoy elite status that you earned either in 2019 or 2020 through February 2023. In short, you'll enjoy the highest elite status that you earned in 2019, 2020 or 2021 for travel in 2022 and early 2023.
Do elite night credits count towards lifetime? ›
But Titanium Elite members get a 75% bonus. Elite night credits also help you qualify for Bonvoy Lifetime Elite status, which means the Bonvoy points you earn never expire and you keep your elite status forever without having to requalify every year.
How many Marriott Titanium are there? ›If you have the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card, you'll get 40 elite night credits each year from your cards. Then, you'd only need to stay with Marriott 35 nights each calendar year to earn Titanium Elite status.
What credit score do you need for Marriott Bonvoy Bold? ›To get the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card, you should have a FICO® Score of 670 or higher. Credit card applications aren't all about your credit score, but it is a key factor, and this rewards card is aimed at those who have good credit.
How many points do you need for lifetime Platinum? ›To reach Gold you must achieve 700 status credits plus 600 per year to maintain and 14,000 for lifetime status. To reach Platinum you must achieve 1400 status credit plus 1200 per year to maintain and 75,000 for lifetime status.
Can I buy 100000 Bonvoy points? ›You can buy up to 100,000 points (base) Points that have already been purchased or received as gifts in 2023 are included in the 100,000 point purchase limit. Bonus points earned in this promotion are not included in the annual limit. Points purchased do not count towards Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.
How many Marriott points is $1? ›2.5 Points Per $1 USD Spent.
What are 70k Marriott points worth? ›70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth an average of $686, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Marriott Bonvoy points when you redeem them for Travel, but there are multiple redemption options.
Do Marriott Titanium members get access to Ritz Carlton Club Lounge? ›Marriott Bonvoy elite members don't receive complimentary breakfast at Ritz-Carltons, and also don't receive lounge access. Why is that? Practically speaking, Ritz-Carlton club lounges are far superior to what you'll find at other Marriott brands with lounges, like Sheraton, Westin, etc.
How many nights for Titanium Elite Marriott? ›Your Benefit, Your Choice
Earn an Annual Choice Benefit upon achieving 50 Elite Night Credits. Achieve 75 Elite Night Credits and you'll receive an additional Annual Choice Benefit.
Marriott Bonvoy
According to Marriott's terms and conditions, award stays count toward earning elite status: Free Night Award stay(s) and night(s) will count toward earning Elite membership status. Like many other loyalty programs, Marriott Bonvoy award rates are also dynamic now.
How many Marriott Bonvoy members are there? ›
“Marriott has the benefit of sitting at the intersection of information and insights from a global community of developers, properties, owners and franchisees, as well as the more than 160 million members of our Marriott Bonvoy travel program,” said Stephanie Linnartz, President, Marriott International.
Do Marriott Vacation Club stays count towards status? ›Up to 40 Elite Qualifying Nights With Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards — The 15-25 elite nights you receive by having a personal Marriott Bonvoy-branded card and 15 elite nights via the Marriott Bonvoy Business card will count towards elite status.
Is it better to work for Marriott or Hilton? ›Hilton scored higher in 2 areas: Work-life balance and Recommend to a friend. Marriott International scored higher in 4 areas: Culture & Values, Diversity & Inclusion, Senior Management and Career Opportunities. Both tied in 4 areas: Overall Rating, Compensation & Benefits, CEO Approval and Positive Business Outlook.
What are Marriott employees called? ›But talk to Marriott employees—or associates, as they're called—and you'll hear the word “family” with unusual frequency. They rave about their workplace and their colleagues. And they stick around. The average tenure for a hotel general manager at Marriott is 25 years; industrywide it's much lower.
How much PTO do most people get? ›When it comes to PTO, most businesses offer 30 days of paid time off per year. As mentioned, employees can use these days however they choose, but it benefits your business to establish some guidelines in your employee handbook so team members don't abuse the benefit.
How many Marriotts do you need for Platinum? ›Achieve Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum Elite status after 600 total lifetime nights and 10 years of Platinum Elite status or higher.
How do you stay Gold Elite at Marriott? ›Stay at hotels within the Marriott family of brands
The traditional way of earning elite status with any hotel program is to stay at the brand's hotels. If you stay 25 nights within the Marriott family of brands, you will earn Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
As a Platinum Cardmember, you are invited to enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite status and enjoy the following experiences: A complimentary upgrade to an enhanced room at check-in, if available: corner room, higher floor or better view.
Does Marriott Platinum get club access? ›Lounge Access Benefit is for Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite, and Ambassador Elite Members. The Member plus one Guest staying in the same room receives access to the Concierge/Executive/Club/Signature Club/M Club lounge during normal hours of operations at Participating Brands.
How many blue diamond properties are joining Marriott? ›21 properties fully integrated into Marriott's Autograph Collection and Tribute Portfolio.
What is ambassador level at Marriott? ›
Marriott Bonvoy® Ambassador Elite Status is earned when a Member has both 100+ Qualifying Nights annually and at least $23,000 USD in Annual Qualified Spend.
What is the difference between Marriott Titanium and Ambassador? ›Titanium requires 75 elite qualifying night. Ambassador requires 100 elite qualifying nights plus $23,000 of qualifying spending (the requirement used to be $20,000, but it was increased by 15% as of 2023)
How do you get Titanium elite Bonvoy? ›Titanium elite status: Earned after spending 75 nights each year. You'll get 75% bonus points on stays, enhanced room upgrades (including suites, when available), a welcome gift choice, an enhanced annual gift choice and 48-hour room guarantee along with the benefits you'll get with Platinum status.
Does Marriott Gold get lounge access? ›The simple answer: No, you don't get executive lounge access with Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. Executive lounge access is only complimentary for Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite status members.
What is the highest lifetime status with Marriott? ›- Lifetime Silver Elite. 250 qualifying nights + 5 years as Silver Elite or higher. Explore Silver Elite Benefits.
- Lifetime Gold Elite. 400 qualifying nights + 7 years as Gold Elite or higher. ...
- Lifetime Platinum Elite. 600 qualifying nights + 10 years as Platinum Elite or higher.
There are two ways to earn Bonvoy status: by staying at Marriott properties and collecting enough eligible nights, or by holding a Marriott credit card.
How long is Marriott status extended for? ›How long does Marriott Bonvoy status last? Elite status is valid in the year in which it's earned and an additional 14 months after that year. For example, if you earn elite status in November 2020, the status that you earn is valid until February 28, 2022.
How long does Marriott Platinum status last? ›Marriott Bonvoy: Once you earn elite status, it will be valid for the rest of the calendar year in which you've earned it and an additional 14 months after that.
Do Bonvoy points ever expire? ›If your Marriott Bonvoy® Account does not have Qualifying Activity for 24 Consecutive Months, your Marriott Bonvoy® Points will expire: If a Member does not maintain an active status for five (5) consecutive years, the Member's Account may be deactivated.
How many Marriott stays for a free night? ›For every Five Consecutive Nights you redeem (pay with Marriott Bonvoy® Points), you will receive the lowest Point-value Night free. Your stay must be Five Consecutive Nights at the same Hotel.
How do I maintain my Gold elite status at Marriott? ›
Stay at hotels within the Marriott family of brands
If you stay 25 nights within the Marriott family of brands, you will earn Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. Both paid and award stays booked with points count toward your elite night credits, but free night stays booked with a certificate do not.
Gold Elite status is the second tier in the Marriott Bonvoy program, typically earned after 25 nights.
What Marriott status does Amex Platinum get you? ›As a Platinum Cardmember, you are invited to enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite status and enjoy the following experiences: A complimentary upgrade to an enhanced room at check-in, if available: corner room, higher floor or better view.
Is Titanium higher than Platinum Marriott? ›Titanium status is Marriott Bonvoy's 75-night elite tier, between Platinum and Ambassador status. It offers limited incremental perks over Platinum status, including 75% bonus points (rather than 50% bonus points), suite upgrades at Ritz-Carltons, United MileagePlus Silver status, and access to more Choice Benefits.