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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.

Read more about Marriott Bonvoy in our complete guide here.

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You can also read our many posts about Marriott Bonvoy…

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Marriott Platinum Premier 75. Should I go for it?

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Given Marriott's announced new program, I've been thinking a lot about different options for earning high level elite status (see this post for ideas:...
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Surprise: Some NYC hotels will only cost 35K Marriott points (free cert eligible)

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Marriott has announced a partial list of hotels as a preview for the new award chart pricing coming on August 1st. Some hotels will...
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SPG’s Off the Chart Properties, and a Map

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SPG currently has 17 properties that are literally "off the charts" in that they are not priced in SPG's standard category 1-7 award chart. ...
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[Rumor] SPG bonuses to get better

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Yesterday, the welcome offers on both of the SPG credit cards changed, decreasing in value substantially, with each card offering a measly statement credit at the...
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Spending for miles. Best SPG alternatives.

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The new Marriott SPG combined program due to start in August is better than expected in many ways.  But... there is one big devaluation...
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(EXPIRED) 35% off SPG points through 5/31

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Starwood Preferred Guest is back with an offer to buy SPG points for a 35% discount now through May 31, 2018. As we now have a...
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Do the negatives outweigh positives in the new Marriott program?

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After reading some of the rumors in advance of Monday's Marriott announcement, I commented to Greg that I was excited about going to the...
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Marriott SPG Windows of Opportunity

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With great change comes great opportunities.  Marriott's new program means a lot of change, with several good and a few great opportunities... Before April 19:...
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The huge wins in yesterday’s Marriott announcement

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The sky didn't fall yesterday; on the contrary, it's the award prices at some of the most aspirational SPG properties that will fall during a...
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My take on Marriott’s big announcement

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Well, it certainly was a big deal after all.  And, thankfully, none of our worst fears were realized. No, they won't go revenue based. ...
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Our take on Marriott’s announcement. Join us live.

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As we previously reported, Marriott will be making an announcement today at 4:30 about the future of the Marriott, SPG, and Ritz rewards programs. ...
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The Marriott / SPG rumor mill. What’s real?

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I wasn't planning to post about all the Marriott rumors circulating around, but readers keep asking me if they need to do something immediately...
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(EXPIRED) $40 / 4K points back on $200 at JW Marriott

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There's a new targeted Amex Offer out today that's good for $40 or 4,000 Membership Rewards points back on $200 or more at JW Marriott. The Deal Spend $200+ at JW Marriott,...
SPG Marriott Q2 2018 Promotions

(EXPIRED) Register Now: SPG & Marriott Q2 2018 Promotions

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The Q2 2018 promotions for SPG and Marriott have been announced and are now open for registration. Marriott MegaBonus Earn 750 points per night on...

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