Silver Elite
10 elite nights/year
- 10% bonus points on stays
- Priority late checkout (subject to availability)
- Free in-room internet upgrade where applicable
- Dedicated Elite reservation line
Hotel
Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty program for one of the largest hotel portfolios on the planet - 30+ brands, more than 8,500 properties, everything from a Fairfield off the interstate to a St. Regis with a butler. The catch: Marriott dropped the fixed award chart back in 2022, so per night point costs are dynamic and move with demand and cash rates. Translation: the sweet spot hunt is alive and well, but it lives at the search bar, not the chart.
Where Bonvoy quietly punches above its weight is the Free Night Award. Most actively-issued co-brand cards issue at least one cert per year with caps from 35K up to 85K points, and as of March 2026 you can top off any cert with up to 25K Bonvoy points to reach a higher property tier - which means a 35K cert effectively books up to 60K, a 50K cert up to 75K, and an 85K cert up to 110K. The 5th-night-free benefit on award-points stays is also automatic, requires no elite status, and stacks across longer reservations. If you can stomach the dynamic pricing dance, there is still a lot of value here.
Every brand below earns and redeems in this one program.
The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.
The cheat sheet.
Marriott Bonvoy has not published a fixed award chart since 2022. Point prices are dynamic. Every property sets its own nightly award cost, and that cost moves with cash rates, so the same room can be one number today and a different number next month. There are no off peak, standard, or peak tiers, and there is no Category 1 to 8 grid to price against. The only way to know what a night costs is to search your actual dates on Marriott's site.
Because there is no chart, the Free Night Award (FNA) caps are the closest thing to usable bands. An FNA books any property whose nightly award price sits at or below the cap, so the cap is the ceiling you are working with. As of 2026 you can also top off any FNA with up to 25,000 points to reach a pricier property.
Active FNA caps (currently issued Bonvoy cards, 2026):
| FNA cap | Cards |
|---|---|
| 35,000 pts | Most Chase and Amex Bonvoy products (Boundless, basic Amex, Business cards) |
| 50,000 pts | Bonvoy Bevy (Amex) |
| 85,000 pts | Bonvoy Brilliant (Amex) |
Renewal versus spend bonus mechanics vary by card; details on each card page when authored.
Legacy FNA caps (cards no longer issued to new applicants): 20K (basic Marriott Bonvoy Chase, spend bonus), 25K (Marriott Bonvoy Premier Chase, anniversary), 85K (Ritz-Carlton Chase, anniversary).
All Inclusive resorts. These price dynamically too. The cost varies by resort, room, length of stay, and time of year, and Marriott updates it continuously, so any number you have seen is an example, not a rate. Entry level all inclusive nights have been observed around 15,000 to 30,000 points, with luxury resorts pricing much higher, so always check the live price for your dates. The fifth night free benefit does apply on award stays at All Inclusive resorts, and resort fees may still apply.
Whatever the source, always confirm the actual nightly cost for your dates before assuming a redemption is in reach.
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
Lower demand dates and destinations stretch your points furthest. Properties in Southeast Asia, India, and quieter US markets often price well below the program average on slower dates, since Marriott's dynamic pricing tracks demand. Search a few date ranges and you will see the same room swing by thousands of points.
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai - all-inclusive luxury runs roughly 100K-120K points/night against $2,500+ cash rates. Among the higher-redemption-value plays in the portfolio.
All Inclusive resorts price dynamically, so there is no fixed starting rate. Recent redemptions have run around 56,000 points a night at Royalton Negril in Jamaica and around 69,000 at the Westin Reserva Conchal in Costa Rica, food, drinks, and activities included. Treat those as examples and confirm your own dates.
Top off your FNA before booking - a 35K Boundless cert + 25K points top-off gets you a 60K property; a 50K Bevy cert + 25K reaches 75K; an 85K Brilliant cert + 25K reaches 110K. As of March 2026's cap increase, this expanded eligibility to roughly 733 additional properties (~8% of the portfolio).
Heads up - devaluation territory: Cat 4-6 bands have seen the most price creep across 2024-2026. Top-end Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties (e.g. Nujuma) now price up to ~327K/night; some North Island-tier outliers up to ~605K. Bonvoy is a below-average-value hotel currency on the whole, so sweet spots beat the average; do not assume cash rates make all redemptions winners.
Stack two airline elite statuses at Titanium / Ambassador: United Silver AND Aeroplan 25K. Bonvoy's RewardsPlus partnership with United auto-grants Premier Silver once accounts are linked. A separate Aeroplan partnership adds Aeroplan 25K (manual one-time registration at Marriott's portal), valid 12+ months and renews automatically while Titanium/Ambassador is maintained. Two airline elite tiers from one hotel tier, both with Star Alliance Silver privileges (priority check-in, priority security, extra baggage on many partners). One of the best status-stacking plays in hotel loyalty.
Stay five award nights, pay for four. Book five award nights on one reservation, using Standard or PointSavers awards, and Marriott makes the lowest priced night free. Already staying four nights? Check whether a fifth one changes the math in your favor.
36 places to send these points. Where the currency goes.
36 programs this transfers out to.
Marriott Bonvoy transfers points or miles OUT to these programs.
| To | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3:1 | Flat 3:1 - excluded from the 5,000-mile transfer bonus. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 200:1 | Airpoints are dollar-denominated; transfers at 200:1, not a standard mile ratio. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Flat 3:1 - excluded from the 5,000-mile transfer bonus. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Flat 3:1 - excluded from the 5,000-mile transfer bonus. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with an enhanced 10,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
Programs that transfer points in.
4 programs that transfer in.
Programs that transfer points or miles into Marriott Bonvoy.
| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 1,000 MR = 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (base 1:1). Only transfer with a redemption in mind. | |
| 1:1 | 1,000 UR = 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. | |
| 1:1 | No transfer fee. Marriott Bonvoy. | |
| 4:3 | 4 KrisFlyer miles = 3 Bonvoy points (improved from 2:1 on April 1, 2026). Minimum 3,000 miles; up to 250,000 miles per calendar year. |
Shopping, hotels, car rental and more — earning without a transfer.
3 partners that pay in points.
Ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points without transferring bank points. Rates are as the program states them and can change without notice — check the partner before you book.
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty | 500 points per rental with Hertz, 250 per rental with Dollar and Thrifty; Elite members earn up to 200 or 250 more | Excludes travel industry, wholesale, promotional and group rates. |
| Uber | 3 points per $1 on Uber XL, Comfort, Black and Black SUV; 2 points per $1 on UberX Reserve; 2 points per $1 on Uber Eats orders of $40 plus delivered to Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Element; 1 point per $1 on other Uber Eats orders of $40 plus | Link accounts in the Uber app and choose Marriott Bonvoy. Points are on dollars before promos, excluding taxes, fees and tips. |
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Eat Around Town | 4 points per eligible $1; Silver Elite and above 6 points per $1 | Pay with a registered credit or debit card. Eligible charges include food, drink, tax and tip. |
The status ladder. 5 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
5 status levels.
10 elite nights/year
25 elite nights/year
50 elite nights/year
75 elite nights/year
100 elite nights/year + $23,000 USD qualifying spend
5 years of Silver Elite or higher + 250 lifetime nights
7 years of Gold Elite or higher + 400 lifetime nights
10 years of Platinum Elite or higher + 600 lifetime nights
Club lounges and breakfast: who gets in.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
Marriott Bonvoy lounge access is tier-gated, not airline-style alliance access. Platinum Elite and above receive complimentary access to Executive / Concierge / Club lounges at participating brands - typically Marriott (full-service), JW Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien, Renaissance, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection (varies by property), and most Luxury Collection / St. Regis properties (where lounges exist). Limited-service brands (Courtyard, Fairfield, SpringHill, etc.) do not have lounges, so Platinum-and-above receive a daily F&B credit instead at most North American properties.
Lounge benefits typically include:
Resort properties and convention hotels often opt out of lounge access for elite members; check the specific property's benefits page before booking. EDITION, Ritz-Carlton, and Bulgari brands generally do not extend Marriott Bonvoy lounge benefits.
The high-leverage moves. Read this before you transfer a single mile.
The smart-money plays.
Resort fees, blackout dates, points expiry, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
Earning & redeeming
Points expire after 24 months of inactivity. Earning points or miles (stays and co-brand card spend both earn), redeeming points, buying points or converting points to airline miles all reset the clock; gifting or transferring points between members does not. Lifetime Elite accounts are not affected today.
No published award chart since 2022. Pricing is fully dynamic and moves with cash rates, so there are no off peak, standard, or peak tiers to plan around. The closest thing to usable bands is the set of Free Night Award caps (see below), since an FNA books any property at or under its cap.
Fifth night free applies to standard award point stays, including at All Inclusive resorts. Cash and Points, Nightly Upgrade Awards, Free Night Awards, and Premium Rooms do not qualify. The lowest points night is the free one, and it can stack on stays of 10 or more nights.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partnership - points transfer Bonvoy to KrisFlyer at 3:1 (5,000 bonus miles per 60,000 points) and KrisFlyer to Bonvoy at 4:3 (improved from 2:1 on April 1, 2026); benefits / status crossover available to linked members. Exact perks evolving - check official Bonvoy and KrisFlyer pages before relying on a specific benefit.
You can also move Bonvoy points to three non airline programs. MGM Rewards takes 10 points for 8 MGM points, with a 1,000 point minimum. Rakuten takes 3 points for 1 Rakuten Point, with a 3,000 point minimum. Starbucks Rewards takes 1,000 points for 100 Stars, with a 1,000 point minimum. Check the value before moving points.
Resort fees - many Marriott resorts charge a daily resort fee even on award stays. Check each property's terms before booking.
Many Marriott resorts charge daily resort fees even on award stays - unlike Hyatt and Hilton, which generally waive resort fees on points stays. Always check the property's terms before booking an award.
Aeroplan 25K requires a one-time registration (unlike the United Silver match, which auto-posts when accounts are linked). Sign up at travel-partner.marriott.com/air-canada/. Must be an active member of both Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan. Status posts within a few days, valid 12+ months, and renews automatically each year you maintain Titanium or Ambassador, no re-registration needed unless you fall out of status.
Elite status & perks
Cards & free nights
Every Marriott Bonvoy hotel you can book today. Sort, filter, and search by name, brand, city, region, or category. Categories shift over time — verify on the program's site before booking. Coming-soon properties are hidden by default; toggle them on if you want a peek.
| Property ▲ | Brand | Location | Cat | Points (off / std / peak) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Howard, New York, a Member of Design Hotels™ | Design Hotels | New York, United States | 3-6 (estimated) | 15,000 / 55,000 / 105,000 |
| AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway | AC Hotels | Atlanta, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Atlanta Buckhead at Phipps Plaza | AC Hotels | Atlanta, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown | AC Hotels | Atlanta, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown | AC Hotels | Atlanta, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter | AC Hotels | Atlanta, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Auburn | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Austin Hill Country | AC Hotels | —, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Bentonville | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Beverly Hills | AC Hotels | —, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Bloomington Mall of America | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Boise Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Boston Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Bridgewater | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Chicago Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Clearwater Beach | AC Hotels | —, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, GA | AC Hotels | Columbus, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria | AC Hotels | Dallas, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Dallas Downtown | AC Hotels | Dallas, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Dallas Uptown | AC Hotels | Dallas, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Des Moines East Village | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles | AC Hotels | Los Angeles, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport | AC Hotels | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach | AC Hotels | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise | AC Hotels | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Frisco Colorado | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Honolulu | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Irvine | AC Hotels | —, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Jacksonville St Johns Town Center | AC Hotels | Jacksonville, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Las Vegas Symphony Park | AC Hotels | Las Vegas, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Lenexa | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Little Rock Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay | AC Hotels | Los Angeles, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Louisville Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Miami Airport West/Doral | AC Hotels | Miami, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Miami Aventura | AC Hotels | Miami, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Miami Brickell | AC Hotels | Miami, United States | 1-4 (estimated) | 5,000 / 28,000 / 65,000 |
| AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Minneapolis West End | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
| AC Hotel Missoula Downtown | AC Hotels | —, United States | — | — |
Cards that earn Marriott Bonvoy directly, or that transfer into it from a flexible-currency program.
One thing quietly unlocking several perks. Here are the chains that touch this program.
Catch: Most of these require a one-time enrollment in your Amex account, they do not switch on automatically.
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Last reviewed: September 2026
Loyalty programs change rules, fees, transfer ratios, and award pricing all the time — sometimes without warning. We do our best to keep these pages current, but the program's own site is always the final word. Always confirm specifics directly with Marriott Bonvoy before transferring miles or booking an award. Treat anything on this page as a starting point, not a guarantee. Crazy4Points is not responsible for actions taken based on information here — see our Terms of Service for full details.