How Do I Use My Marriott Bonvoy Points?

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Log in to your Account Profile

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On the header click ‘Overview’ [Click here to view Image] Marriott Bonvoy® Points will be displayed to the right of your name

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How do I convert Marriott points to cash?

One of the more straightforward ways of redeeming your points is for a hotel stay. Marriott’s award chart is relatively transparent, showing you the number of points needed to book each hotel on your intended travel dates.

Once you’ve found the Marriott hotel you want, you’ll find a drop-down menu on the payment page

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How much is 5000 points worth at Marriott?

Points Dollars
2,500


$10
5,000 $20 12,500 $50 25,000 $100

How many dollars is 100000 Marriott points?

And, given that many nights are showing cash rates of about $300-plus per night, you’ll get

around $1,000

in value for those 100,000 points (or less!) when you factor in taxes and fees on top of the nightly room rate. (Just remember that you’ll still pay a resort fee on Marriott award stays.)

Do Marriott 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.

What is 30000 Marriott points worth?

Keep in mind that it is a Category 5 hotel, meaning award rates start at 30,000 points for off-peak awards, 35,000 points for standard awards, and 40,000 points per night for peak awards. This fluctuates depending on the date, season, and other factors. In this case, a Marriott Bonvoy point is worth

0.7 cents

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How many Marriott points does it take to get a free night?

Pay fewer points with Cash + Points

While there is no longer an award chart to follow, Marriott’s website will indicate how much of each you would need for a redemption night. Standard redemption rates start at as little as $55 and

3,500 points

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What are Marriott Bonvoy points?

For the most part, you’ll earn

10 base points per dollar spent

at Marriott properties. So if you spend $100, you’ll earn 1,000 points. However, some budget brands (such as Residence Inn and Towneplace Suites) offer lower base earning rates.

What are 35k Marriott points worth?

Marriott points are worth

0.7 cent each

, valuing the 35,000 point free night award at $245. If you have any use for the 35,000 point free night award, the value of the free night award more than outweighs the annual fee on both cards.

Can my friend use my Marriott Rewards number?


My Marriott certificate can be used by anyone else

. A Marriott Bonvoy member who has a free night certificate cannot be used by anyone else. Contact Marriott member support if you wish to make an award redemption reservation for someone else using Marriott points.

Can I use Marriott points after booking?

Use Points Advance

Marriott will let you make a reservation in advance without having the required points in your account. Under the Points Advance program, you can snag that sought-after room —

as long as you’ve got the points in your account 14 days before arrival

, you’re good to go.

How many Marriott points equal a dollar?

Every stay at a Marriott hotel will earn you

10 Marriott points per dollar spent

. So a $100 hotel stay earns 1,000 Marriott points. There are three exceptions: Element, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites hotels earn just five Marriott points per dollar spent.

How are Marriott points calculated?

Guests earn

2.5 base points per dollar spent on room rate and qualifying charges

at: Marriott Executive Apartments and Marriott ExecuStay.

How much is 25000 Bonvoy points worth?

8 cents per point (based on the average redemption), 25,000 points would be worth

$200

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Can I sell Marriott points?


Yes. You can sell Marriott Vacation Club points through the Marriott Vacation Club repurchase program

. Their timeshare exit specialists will guide you through the process of resale. You can also sell these points with online traders like MilesBuyer for competitive prices.

How many Marriott points can you buy per year?

Marriott buy-points promotion details

You’re eligible to purchase points regardless of your account activity after your account is open for at least one year. Additionally, you can only buy

up to 100,000 points per year

, though the bonus points are not part of this maximum.

What can I do with 60000 Marriott points?

Marriott also offers

5,000 bonus miles for transferring at least 60,000 points

. That means you’ll get a total of 25,000 airline miles for transferring 60,000 points to most airline partners. Keep in mind that transfer times vary based on the airline.

Is Marriott getting rid of points?


Marriott has announced that its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program will eliminate its existing award charts and transition to “Flexible Point Redemption Rates” on March 29, 2022

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How can I avoid losing my Marriott points?

  1. Earn Marriott points from credit cards. …
  2. Stay at Marriott hotels. …
  3. Transfer Marriott points to airlines. …
  4. Transfer United Airlines miles to Marriott. …
  5. Earn Marriott points with partners. …
  6. Book an activity through Marriott. …
  7. Book a Marriott event or meeting. …
  8. Donate Marriott points.

Does Marriott Own Marriott Vacation Club?

In November 2011,

Marriott Vacation Club was spun off from Marriott International and became a publicly traded company (NYSE: VAC) under the new parent company Marriott Vacations Worldwide

, based in Orlando, Florida.

What is a Bonvoy point worth?

Quick facts: Points are worth

around 0.9 cents each

. There’s huge variability in the value of points (we’ve found values as low as 0.5 cents and as high as 2.6 cents) You’ll need between 5,000 and 100,000 points for an award night.

Do Marriott free nights expire?

Speaking of free night certificates, those set to expire

between January 3, 2022, and June 29, 2022

(whether certificates from annual cobrand credit card benefits, annual choice benefit, or promotions) will be extended to be redeemable through June 30, 2022.

How do you get Marriott nights without staying?


Use free night certificates

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If you have free night certificates (which you can get from simply having certain Marriott credit cards or from completing various Marriott promotions), you’ll earn elite night credit when you use those certificates. Book 5th night free awards (even if staying 4 nights).

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.