Hotel loyalty guide
Marriott Bonvoy
Global hotel ecosystem with 30 brands, elite choice benefits, and certificates that stretch further with 5th Night Free awards.
- Hotel Loyalty
- Travel Rewards
- Elite Status Program
- Suite Upgrades
- Free Nights
- Luxury Hotels
Program footprint
8,000+ hotels across 139 countries
Ambassador Elite
Plan your stays to layer elite benefits, smart points earning, and co-branded card perks for outsized travel value.
Quick facts
- Issuer
- Marriott International
- Program type
- Hotel loyalty program
- Brands
- 30
- Properties
- 8,000+ hotels
- Countries & territories
- 139
- Free to join
- Yes
Overview
Global hotel loyalty program with elite status tiers, points on stays, and redemptions for nights, upgrades, and experiences.
Marriott Bonvoy balances aspirational resorts with unmatched global coverage—ideal for frequent travelers who need both reach and rewards.
Enrollment
- Cost: Free to join for all travelers.
- Elite Night Credits accrue through hotel stays, Homes & Villas reservations, meetings, and co-branded credit card bonuses.
- Lifetime Silver, Gold, and Platinum status can be earned through long-term stay and elite year combinations.
Ambassador Elite qualification adds a $23,000 USD annual spend requirement on top of 100 qualifying nights.
Status levels
Elite benefits by tier
| Benefit | Member | Silver Elite | Gold Elite | Platinum Elite | Titanium Elite | Ambassador Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stay requirement | Join program | 10 nights / year | 25 nights / year | 50 nights / year | 75 nights / year | 100 nights + $23,000 USD spend |
Ultimate Reservation Guarantee | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Bonus points on stays | Base earning (no bonus) | 10% bonus | 25% bonus | 50% bonus | 75% bonus | 75% bonus |
Late checkout | Request at desk | Priority late checkout | 2 p.m. late checkout | 4 p.m. guaranteed | 4 p.m. guaranteed | 4 p.m. guaranteed |
Welcome gift | Member rates & mobile key | Member rates & mobile key | Points | Points, breakfast, or amenity | Points, breakfast, or amenity | Points, breakfast, or amenity |
Enhanced upgrades | No room upgrades | No room upgrades | Enhanced rooms | Includes select suites | Includes select suites | Includes select suites |
Lounge access | Not included | Not included | Not included | Guaranteed where offered | Guaranteed where offered | Guaranteed where offered |
Annual Choice Benefit | Not applicable | Not applicable | Eligible at 50 nights | Eligible at 50 nights | Eligible at 50 & 75 nights | Eligible at 50 & 75 nights |
48-Hour Guarantee | Not available | Not available | Not available | Available | Available | Available |
Your24 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Available |
Ambassador Service | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Dedicated Ambassador |
Airline & travel partners | Earn & transfer with partners | Earn & transfer with partners | Emirates Skywards bonus miles | Emirates Skyward benefits & Hertz Five Star® | Emirates, Hertz President’s Circle® | United Premier® Silver + Ambassador perks |
Earning points
- Earn 10 points per $1 on eligible room charges at most Marriott brands.
- Element, Residence Inn, and TownePlace Suites earn 5 points per $1 while Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy earns 2 points per $1.
- Eligible incidentals—dining, spa treatments, and on-property services—also accrue points when charged to your room.
- Earn 5 points per $1 on Dining at Hotels and Resorts.
- Elite bonuses start at 10% for Silver members and rise to 75% for Titanium and Ambassador elites.
- Boost balances with co-branded Marriott credit cards and targeted promotions
Redeeming points
- Redeem for free nights, room upgrades, and Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiences worldwide.
- Instantly apply points toward dining or spa charges during a stay, or choose Cash + Points to lower nightly costs.
- Expect 0.4 - 0.5 INR per point in typical redemptions, with outsized value at aspirational resorts or peak cash rates.
Co-branded cards
- HDFC Marriott Bonvoy – annual free night worth 15k points and 15 elite night credits.
Special perks
- 5th Night Free automatically applies on award stays of four nights or longer.
- Suite Night Awards from Annual Choice Benefits request confirmed suite upgrades ahead of arrival.
- Elite Night Credits from co-branded cards and milestone rewards accelerate qualification.
Lifetime status
- Lifetime Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers lock in benefits after hitting long-term stay and elite year thresholds.
- Lifetime status preserves core benefits even if annual stay activity dips.
Notes
- Dynamic pricing means award costs vary by date and demand—plan around off-peak calendars when possible.
- Status shortcuts exist via co-branded credit cards and targeted promotions.
- Ambassador Elite adds personalized support plus the Your24 arrival and departure flexibility.