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Marriott Bonvoy has announced their annual 2020 Category changes, which can be viewed here. With this change, over 29% of their hotels are changing categories with 22% increasing categories, whereas only 7% are decreasing in category, overall a big negative when it comes to redemption. These changes go into effect Wednesday, March 4, 2020, however you can…
Save At Marriott With This New Offer American Express Offers has this on several of my cards. Check your American Express account/s and add it to your eligible Amex card/s if you have it. The Deal Spend $250, get $50 back, expires 4/15/2020. How To Get These Amex Offers For You If you are…
It’s already been a few years since Marriott acquired Starwood, however the combined company is continuing to grow at record speed. They announced that among their 30 brands, they signed over 815 hotels last year, opening up their 7,000th property. It’s no wonder why there’s over 141 million Marriott Bonvoy members given the diverse properties…
Marriott announced their newest W property in Mexico, which is scheduled to open in 2023. The W Playa del Carmen will be the 3rd W property in Mexico, which complement the existing W Punta de Mita and the W Mexico City. W Playa del Carmen will be located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and offer 218 guest…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, next up was the next stop was the Moxy NYC Chelsea, which I was excited to compare coming…
I recently shared how I was Embarking on the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where I’d need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling to earn Marriott Platinum Elite Status. As I was mattress running in New York City, my next stop was the new Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West. This property is located near the new…
American Express is offering a targeted 20% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,200 Marriott Bonvoy Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. For comparison, last year, there was a American Express 30% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy, so well…
If you’re looking to earn Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, you’d normally need to stay 50 nights throughout the year. An easier option is to complete a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Challenge, where you just need to stay 16 nights within 90 days of enrolling. In order to enroll for the challenge, you must do so…
Marriott Bonvoy offers a referral program for current members to refer family/friends to the program, and the rewards can be quite lucrative. All you have to do is head over to their site and enter the names and emails of friends you wish to refer and they’ll receive an email from Marriott where they can…
If you’re looking to earn Marriott elite status, one of the lesser known ways is through holding events at Marriott properties. Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 elite night credits per year on their first meeting, and then an additional night credit for every 20 room nights. However, starting next year, Marriott will no longer be…
As we’re approaching the end of the year, we start looking at our airline and hotel elite status milestones for the year, and where we are going to finish up. One program I wanted to look at closely was Marriott, and the benefits of going from Marriott Platinum Elite to Titanium Elite, and whether or…
Register for Unlock More by December 31. Get 2,000 bonus points after two stays* — then you’ll unlock an additional offer. Earn on stays through January 14, 2020. Marriott Unlock More Promotion Stay twice, get 2,000 bonus points then unlock more offers. Register by December 31, 2019. Stay twice to earn 2,000 bonus points. Two to three days…
Marriott announced that they’re buying the W New York – Union Square property as they plan to renovate the entire hotel and turn it into one of the brand’s new flagship properties. Guest rooms were recently refreshed, so it will be interesting to see if they decide to redo these again or if just the common…
Register For Marriott Unlock More Promotion Between October 29, 2019, and January 14, 2020. Register by December 31, 2019. Stay twice. Get 2,000 bonus points. Then unlock your next offer. Register by December 31, 2019. Stay twice to earn 2,000 bonus points. Two to three days after your second qualifying stay has been posted, you’ll…
Marriott has a new dining program called Eat Around Town where when you link your credit card, you can earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points dining. This is an easy way to earn extra Marriott points. Marriott New Dining Program Earn 8x Points/$1 Spent + 1K Bonus Your new member bonus details: This bonus offer…
Marriott has announced that starting November 25, 2019, employees rates well as those under the friends/family discount will be eligible to earn night credits toward elite status, as well as receive elite benefits on their stays assuming they have status. Previously, those who booked an employee rate or friends/family rate would have to forgo their…
The Perry Lane Hotel is located in Downtown Savannah and part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The 157 room property is a Marriott Category 6 property with free night awards starting at 50,000 points per night. The property is one of the newest in Savannah as it recently opened last summer. Rates for a weekend in…
Points Miles & Martinis contributor Nicky shares his thoughts on the St. Regis San Francisco after a recent visit The St. Regis San Francisco is located in the SoMa District, the hotel is surrounded by the Yerba Buena Gardens, SFMOMA, and the Moscone Center, along with being in walking distance to Union Square, The Embarcadero, Financial District,…
American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy now through October 31, 2019. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,300 Marriott Bonvoy Points per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offers. Marriott Bonvoy is one of the newer hotel transfer parters of American…
Marriott announced their newest W property in Canada, which will open in Summer 2020. The W Toronto will be the 2nd W property in Canada, which complement the existing W Montreal. W Toronto will be located in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood and offer 255 guest rooms and suites. Yorkville is no stranger to luxury properties, as…