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How to earn with Marriott Bonvoy hotel brands

Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty programme of Marriott International, Inc. and covers more than 30 hotel brands, including The Ritz-Carlton and Moxy. [3] [5] [1] The portfolio is grouped into Luxury, Distinctive Luxury, Premium, Select, Longer Stays and Collections. [1] At most participating brands, members earn 10 base points on Qualifying Charges. [3] Unless stated otherwise, these rules apply to Marriott Bonvoy accounts worldwide, and the programme terms were updated in October 2026. [3]

Facts checked: 18 October 2026

Marriott Bonvoy hotel brands
Programme	Marriott Bonvoy
Operator	Marriott International, Inc. [3]
Hotel brands	More than 30 [5]
Base earning	10 points at most brands [3]
Award nights from	12,000 points [5]
Data source	Official programme pages

All terms

Key takeaways

Brand determines the base earning rate: most participating hotels award 10 points, several longer-stay and select brands award 5, StudioRes awards 4, and Series by Marriott varies by market. [3]
Elite status is based on nights per year: Silver Elite at 10 nights, Gold Elite at 25, Platinum Elite at 50, Titanium Elite at 75, and Ambassador Elite at 100+ nights plus US$23,000+ qualifying spend a year. [2]
Some elite benefits vary by brand or hotel: the Platinum and Titanium welcome gift choice of points, breakfast or an amenity varies by brand, and upgrades depend on availability identified by each hotel. [2]
Award stays cover more than 30 brands and 10,000 destinations, with free nights starting at 12,000 points. [5]

Which hotel brands belong to Marriott Bonvoy?

The portfolio is grouped into six sets: Luxury, Distinctive Luxury, Premium, Select, Longer Stays and Collections. [1] Marriott Bonvoy defines participating brands as the hotels, resorts, brands and collections that take part in earning, redemption and member recognition. [3]

Marriott Bonvoy brand groups
Group	Brands
Luxury	The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott [1]
Distinctive Luxury	The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, EDITION [1]
Premium	Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, The Marriott Vacation Clubs, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Westin, Le Méridien, Renaissance Hotels, Gaylord Hotels [1]
Select	Courtyard, Four Points, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield by Marriott, AC Hotels, citizenM, Aloft Hotels, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels, City Express, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Series by Marriott [1]
Longer Stays	Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Element Hotels, StudioRes, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Executive Apartments [1]
Collections	Autograph Collection, Design Hotels, Tribute Portfolio, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy [1]

How much do you earn at each brand?

Base earning depends on the brand and, for Series by Marriott, the location. [3] Most participating hotels award 10 base points for each US dollar of Qualifying Charges. [3] Several brands award a different rate. [3]

Qualifying Charges include the room rate and charges billed to the member's folio, subject to exclusions. [3] Elite members earn bonus points on eligible hotel purchases in addition to base points, ranging from 10% at Silver Elite to 75% at Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite. [2]

Base points by Marriott Bonvoy brand
Base points	Brands and conditions
10	Most participating brands, including Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, The Ritz-Carlton and Courtyard [3]
5	Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, City Express, Element, Four Points Flex, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Executive Apartments, Protea Hotels, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites [3]
10 in the United States, Canada and Greater China; 5 elsewhere	Series by Marriott [3]
4	StudioRes [3]

At Marriott Executive Apartments, points are earned only on Qualifying Rates, not on other Qualifying Charges. [3]

Do elite benefits change by brand?

Elite status is based on nights per year, with a spend requirement at the top tier. [2]

Marriott Bonvoy elite tiers and bonus points
Tier	Nights per year	Bonus points on eligible hotel purchases
Silver Elite	10	10% [2]
Gold Elite	25	25% [2]
Platinum Elite	50	50% [2]
Titanium Elite	75	75% [2]
Ambassador Elite	100+ and US$23,000+ qualifying spend	75% [2]

Entry-level members with 0–9 nights a year receive free in-room Wi-Fi, member rates and mobile check-in and services. [2]

At Platinum Elite and Titanium Elite, the welcome gift is a choice of points, a breakfast offering or an amenity, and the choice varies by brand. [2] Enhanced room upgrades at those tiers can include Select Suites, subject to availability identified by each hotel and limited to the member's personal guest room. [2]

Gold Elite members can receive a 2 p.m. late checkout, subject to availability. [2] Nightly Upgrade Awards are available to Gold Elite members and above. [5]

Ambassador Elite members receive a dedicated Ambassador and Your24, which lets them choose the 24 hours of their stay. [2]

How do award stays work across the portfolio?

Free Night Awards are redeemable at thousands of properties worldwide, with varying point values. [5] Award nights start at 12,000 points per night. [5]

Cash + Points lets members combine cash and points at participating hotels. [5] PointSavers offers up to 20% off at participating hotels. [5]

Room upgrades can be bought with points or cash at select hotels and resorts. [5] Nightly Upgrade Awards are requested after booking from the confirmation or reservation details page. [5]

Award stays cover more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations. [5]

Exceptions and limits

Not every property within a brand participates in Marriott Bonvoy. [3] Non-participating brands and properties include Bulgari Hotels and Resorts at all locations, City Express Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca, Marriott Conference Centers Rotary House Hotel in Houston, and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. [3]

Design Hotels, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection take part on limited or unique terms. [3] Branded Residences generally do not participate unless expressly identified. [3]

If a property or brand leaves the programme, members do not earn points or qualifying nights there, and awards are no longer valid after the exit date, even for reservations made before it. [3]

Points are forfeited after 24 consecutive months without Qualifying Activity, and gifting, transferring or receiving points does not count as Qualifying Activity. [3]

Marriott International can change the list of participating brands and properties at any time. [3]

Frequently asked questions

Do all Marriott Bonvoy brands earn the same number of points?

No. Most participating brands award 10 base points, but Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, City Express, Element, Four Points Flex, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Executive Apartments, Protea Hotels, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites award 5, while StudioRes awards 4. [3] Series by Marriott awards 10 in the United States, Canada and Greater China, and 5 elsewhere. [3]

Do elite benefits change by Marriott brand?

Some do. The Platinum Elite and Titanium Elite welcome gift choice of points, breakfast or an amenity varies by brand, and room upgrades depend on availability identified by each hotel. [2] Nightly Upgrade Awards are open to Gold Elite members and above. [5]

Can you book award stays at every Marriott brand?

Award stays cover more than 30 brands and 10,000 destinations, but some properties participate on limited terms or not at all. [5] [3]

How many nights are needed for Marriott Bonvoy elite status?

Silver Elite requires 10 nights a year, Gold Elite 25, Platinum Elite 50, Titanium Elite 75, and Ambassador Elite 100+ nights plus US$23,000+ in qualifying spend. [2]

Do Marriott Bonvoy points expire?