The Ultimate Guide to Marriott (2023)

Whether you’re a Marriott Bonvoy fanatic or just someone who’s looking to stay at a Marriott property in the near future, you need to understand all of the “ins and outs” of Marriott to get the most out of your stay.  

The purpose of this guide is to consolidate everything you need to know about Marriott into a single, comprehensive source.  This includes Marriott Bonvoy Promotions, Marriott Discounts & Promo Codes, as well as the best ways to Earn Marriott points, Use Marriott points, and much more.

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The Latest Marriott Bonvoy Promotion

Let’s start with the most recent Marriott Bonvoy Promotion.  Always sign up for the current promotion as soon as it’s available for registration. Even if you don’t have an open reservation. Just take a minute and register. It doesn’t cost anything and you don’t want to forget and miss out on easy bonus points!

While it’s not really a promotion, the Marriott refer a friend program is another way to earn Bonvoy points.

Marriott Promo Codes

Here are the most popular Marriott Promo Codes that are publicly available. These deals include special rates for Seniors and AAA members and discounts for members of our Military. These discounts do not require prepayment.

Brand	Promo Code Description & Link
Marriott	AAA Discount – Up to 15% off
Marriott	AARP Discount – Up to 15% off
Marriott	Military Discount – Up to 10% off
Marriott	Best Price Guarantee or 25% Off
Marriott	All Current Travel Deals

Marriott Corporate Discount Codes

Marriott Corporate Codes are codes that are used to identify the negotiated rate a company has with Marriott and are entered in the “Special Rates” box to calculate the reduced rate.  These rates are generally used for employees of the company and may require proof of Corporate ID, but they are also used for consultants, vendors, and customers of the company that has the negotiated rate. The codes offer the best savings and can be up to 40% off the standard rate.

Marriott Small Business Program

Small Business Programs are a great way for small companies to get some level of discount for their travel spend with Marriott. They don’t offer the deep discounts you’ll find with the Corporate Rates large companies negotiate, but they can still offer some nice savings. Marriott has a program called “Marriott Bonvoy Business Ready”. But unfortunately, it’s focused on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, so travelers from the U.S. can’t benefit from it.

Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards

The quickest way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points, especially if you are not a road warrior, is through credit card spending and sign-up bonuses.  With Marriott Bonvoy, you can earn points through a variety of credit cards – either with a co-branded Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card or with one that offers transfer options to Marriott such as Chase Ultimate Rewards, or Diners Club. Here are the best credit cards for earning Marriott Rewards Points and Marriott Elite Status.

Marriott Co-Branded Credit Cards

Both American Express and Chase offer co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit cards.

1. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card from Chase
2. Marriott Bonvoy Premier Plus Credit Card from Chase
3. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card from American Express
4. Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
5. Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card from American Express

Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Cards that Transfer to Marriott Points

You can transfer points to Marriott through Chase.   Chase Ultimate Rewards Points can also be transferred to Marriott Bonvoy at a ratio of 1:1.   The following cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards Points:

1. Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card
2. Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
3. Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card (referral link)
4. Chase Freedom Credit Card
5. Chase Ink Plus Business Credit Card (referral link)

Membership Rewards Credit Cards that transfer to Marriott

You can transfer points to Marriott through Amex. American Express Membership Rewards Points can also be transferred to Marriott Bonvoy at a ratio of 1:1. The following are the most popular cards that earn Membership Rewards Points:

1. American Express Platinum Card
2. American Express Gold Card (referral link)
3. American Express Green Card

Diners Club Cards that Transfer to Marriott Bonvoy

You can also transfer points to Marriott through Diners Club.   Diners Club “Club Rewards” can also be transferred to Marriott Points at a ratio of 1,500 Club Rewards Points: 1,250 Marriott Points.  The following cards earn Diners Club “Club Rewards”:

1. Diners Club Card Premier
2. Diners Club Card Elite

Marriott Rewards Loyalty Program

Like most major hotel companies, Marriott has a loyalty program that offers benefits to frequent travelers called Marriott Bonvoy. The Marriott Bonvoy program provides a variety of benefits for its members, including the ability to earn and use points at any Marriott Property, including Ritz Carlton, late checkout, the ability to fast track to elite status, and much more.

Here are a couple of articles that provide a comprehensive overview of the program and the benefits of elite status.

It only takes a minute to sign up.  Here is the Marriott Bonvoy Registration Link…

Marriott Award Chart

Marriott free nights start at 4,500 points per night for a Category 1 property and can go all the way up to 100,000 points per night for a Category 8 property during peak season. Here’s the current Marriott award chart.

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