Marriott’s new loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy has announced their 2019 Category changes, which can be viewed here. With this change, over 375 hotels are changing categories with around 350 increasing and around 35 decreasing in category, overall a big negative when it comes to redemption.

Marriott Bonvoy 2019 Category Changes

These changes go into effect Tuesday, March 5, 2019, however you can book before then to lock in the lower rates if the hotels you’re considering are going to moving up in category.

Here’s a look at the 2019 Marriott Bonvoy Categories including the new Category 8 level:

Here’s a look at some of the hotels that will be increasing as of March 5, 2019:

• The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will be increasing from a Category 5 (35,000 points) to a Category 6 (50,000 points)
• W Hong Kong will be increasing from a Category 7 (60,000 points) to a Category 8 (85,000 points)
• Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel will be increasing from a Category 5 (35,000 points) to a Category 6 (50,000 points)
• The London EDITION will be increasing from a Category 7 (60,000 points) to a Category 8 (85,000 points)
• The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection will be increasing from a Category 6 (50,000 points) to a Category 7 (60,000 points)
• Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah will be increasing from a Category 5 (35,000 points) to a Category 6 (50,000 points)

Here’s a look at some of the hotels that will be decreasing as of March 5, 2019:

• W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills will be decreasing from a Category 7 (60,000 points) to a Category 6 (50,000 points)
• Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa will be decreasing from a Category 7 (60,000 points) to a Category 6 (50,000 points)
• The Westin Dublin will be decreasing from a Category 7 (60,000 points) to a Category 6 (50,000 points)
• Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel will be decreasing from a Category 5 (35,000 points) to a Category 4 (25,000 points)

There are many properties that will be changing categories as of March 5, 2019. If a hotel that you’r interested in staying is will be going up in category, you’ll want to book before the change to lock in the lower rate.

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Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below about the upcoming Marriott category changes.