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Marriott Bonvoy overview

Marriott’s rewards program, named “Marriott Bonvoy,” in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end to ultra-luxury, and credit cards that offer good value for their annual free nights but relatively poor value for credit card spend.  This post is designed to include everything you need to know.

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Homes & Villas by Marriott promotion 25K bonus points

Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 25K bonus points for your first booking...

Stephen Pepper - 2
If you've never booked a Homes & Villas by Marriott stay, you should be able to register for a new promotion that's awarding 25,000...
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Buy Marriott Points for as low as 0.89 cents each

Stephen Pepper - 47
Marriott is running a bonus promotion that offers a 40% bonus on purchases of 2,000 or more points until March 26. That means you...

(More targeted) Capital One Shopping adds Marriott, many other redemption options

Nick Reyes - 41
Update 2/3/26: In the past week or so, several Capital One Shopping users have noticed new gift card redemption options on their account that...
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50% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy from Chase Ultimate Rewards

Nick Reyes - 2
Through February 28th, 2026, you can get a 50% transfer bonus when transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy. The Deal Chase Ultimate...
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Shortcuts to Marriott Elite status (2026)

Greg the Frequent Miler and Tim Steinke - 177
If you stay at Marriott hotels often, but not often enough to earn high-level Elite status, you may be missing out on perks like...
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Marriott Bonvoy Business Card: 3x50K free night certificates with new offer

Tim Steinke - 1
The American Express Marriott Business Card has brought back an old offer: instead of points, the card awards three free night certificates after spending...

Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa: Bottom Line Review

Nick Reyes - 32
The Westin Bora Bora reopened fewer than 18 months ago after a complete refurbishment and rebranding from Le Meridien to Westin. I spent two...
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Gift hotel points, free night certificates, and award nights booked with points: Rules by...

Nick Reyes - 44
Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to gift your hotel points or free night certificate to a family member or friend? In...

Chase Bonvoys Ritz Carlton card’s unlimited lounge guests (starts today)

Tim Steinke - 17
The Ritz-Carlton card used to be the undisputed best way to get Priority Pass for yourself and your whole family, although the equation changed...
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Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits

Greg The Frequent Miler - 47
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit"....

Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!

Tim Steinke - 18
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00...

The mixed bag of Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards

Nick Reyes - 10
Marriott Bonvoy members who earn 50 elite nights in a calendar year earn Platinum Elite status and a Choice Benefit. Those most commonly chosen...

Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card: 5 x 50K free night certificate offer is back...

Tim Steinke - 41
We've periodically seen an offer on Chase's Bonvoy Boundless card to earn 5 Marriott free night certificates, each valid for a night costing up...

Greg’s elite plans for 2026

Greg The Frequent Miler - 34
It's my turn! Nick previously covered his 2026 elite plans here, and Stephen covered his plans here. Interestingly, each predicted that they would not...
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