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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.

Here’s what you can learn more about in our guide:

You can also read our many posts about Marriott Bonvoy…

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Potential huge win with Marriott Travel Packages before August

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Marriott travel packages are awards in which you exchange Marriott Rewards points for airline miles plus a 7 night stay certificate (or a 5...
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(EXPIRED) 35% off Starpoints is back

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Starwood is once again offering 35% off on the purchase of SPG Starpoints for purchases through July 20th. I imagine this has to be the last time...
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(EXPIRED) SPG offer for $60 back on $300 [Targeted]

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There's a new targeted Amex Offer out today for Starwood Preferred Guest: Spend $300 at SPG hotels, get $60 back. Note that this offer is only valid in the...
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15 shortcuts to Marriott Platinum Elite status

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Please click here to see a newer version of this post Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton's rewards programs will merge into one program (but still with...
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Marriott Free Breakfast Simplified

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Please find an updated version of this post here: Marriott Platinum Elite Free Breakfast Simplified. Breakfast Details The following chart shows my current understanding of the...
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Ultra Premium Hotel Cards: Hilton vs. SPG/Marriott

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Hilton kicked off 2018 by introducing a new ultra-premium credit card: Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.  And, in August, the newly combined Marriott /...
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Marriott’s Platinum breakfast benefit better than I thought, but more confusing than ever

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We were promised that Platinum Elites would get free breakfast when Marriott and SPG merge in August.  But, in my post "Marriott Platinum Elite...
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Earn up to 15 Suite Night Awards with Marriott SPG this year only

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The planned August program merger between Marriott and SPG has led to some short term opportunities (see this post for a list of opportunities). ...
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United Premier Elites: Sign up for RewardsPlus before August

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United's partnership with Marriott, called RewardsPlus, provides a way for United elites to get Marriott elite status (and vice versa). Specifically, anyone with United...
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[Too Late] Consider getting the Ritz-Carlton card right now

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The Ritz card is unavailable for new signups as of July 26 2018 With great change comes great opportunity.  The great change I'm referring to...
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Marriott Platinum Elite Welcome Gift List Published

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As reported in Marriott Insiders, Marriott has published the list of welcome gifts, by brand, that Platinum Elites can expect when the Marriott and...
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(EXPIRED) Reminder: Last day to buy SPG points for a 35% discount (perhaps ever?)

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Today is the last day to buy Starwood Preferred Guest points for a 35% discount under the current promotion. We don't know for sure, but this certainly could be the...
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Which Hotel Program Has The Most Rewarding Promotions?

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Nick and Greg have recently been looking at which hotel loyalty schemes offer the best return on paid stays (see here and here). Their analysis...
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More answers for the Marriott SPG transition

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In the recent post "Marriott SPG transition: More answers & more questions," I presented answers from Marriott about a few key questions, and I...

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