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Marriott Bonvoy Ambassadors who earned status this year will be able to gift Platinum Elite status to a friend or family member as a one-time benefit for thank those who have continued to earn status throughout the pandemic. This follows news that Marriott will be extending elite status for everyone for another year through February…
Marriott Bonvoy announced they’ll be brining back complimentary hot breakfast to four brands within its portfolio. Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott will start piloting the new breakfast offerings in October, and by winter this will be rolled out to nearly 3,000 properties across the U.S.…
Following news earlier this year in the midst of the pandemic, the W Atlanta – Buckhead has been rebranded as Hotel Colee, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. We now have another W Hotel in Atlanta which has left the brand. The W Atlanta – Midtown has rebranded as Hotel Midtown, which is currently being operated as…
Marriott Bonvoy announced details of its newest global promotion which will run from September 14 through December 12, 2021. Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn 1,500 bonus points per stay on all paid stays, and 3,000 additional points on all inclusive properties. They’re calling this Embrace More, however it’s hard to embrace such a…
Marriott Bonvoy has relaunched their popular Marriott Bonvoy Moments, where members can use points to bid on exciting auctions. Auctions include Culinary, Arts & Lifestyle, Sports, and Entertainment categories. Per Marriott, Following more than a year of physical isolation and missed connections, Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s award-winning travel program – is ushering in a refreshed version…
Marriott’s W Washington D.C. property is being sold, and will losing it’s W brand once complete, as the new owners plan to operate it independently. Once known as Hotel Washington back in 1917, it’s likely the hotel will be renamed it’s original name as part of the sale. Currently, there’s no exact date as to…
The Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the islands. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The resort is located 15 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS), and features 147 guest rooms and suites, a Ritz-Carlton club lounge,…
The St. Regis Bermuda Resort officially opened today marking Marriott’s first resort on the island. As a Category 8, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem standard rooms from 85,000 points per night. The property is located in the historic Town of St. George’s which is a quick 10 minute drive from the airport.…
In the midst of the pandemic, the W Atlanta – Buckhead has been rebranded as Hotel Colee, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. This actually happened a few months ago, however I didn’t realize this until now. What’s interesting about this re-flagging is that W Atlanta – Buckhead was actually a nice hotel and seemed to…
Marriott Bonvoy announced two updates for members as a result of their response to the pandemic. The latest update includes free night awards will be extended until January 2022 as well as points expiration will be paused through March 2022. However, the extension of free night awards with an original expiration date prior to 2020…
Uber and Marriott Bonvoy have announced a new partnership where Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn bonus Marriott points on select Uber and Uber Eats purchases. In order to get started you’ll need to link your two accounts. Earn points on your rides and meals: 6x Points per dollar spent on Uber Eats restaurant…
The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, which is about 45 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. The property features 514 guestrooms and suites. It’s property is located next to TPC Sawgrass, and hotel guests have priority tee-times. It’s a Marriott Bonvoy Category 4 property requiring 25,000 points for a standard free…
Marriott Bonvoy has announced their annual 2021 Category changes, which can be viewed here. With this change, only 3% of their hotels are changing categories with 25% increasing categories, and 75% are decreasing in category, however despite the larger number of hotels decreasing they’re mostly select-service properties in remote areas. These changes go into effect Wednesday, March…
Registration is now open for Marriott’s newest promotion which will run from February 16 through April 27, 2021. Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn double points and double elite qualifying nights on all paid stays of 2 or more nights. This new global promotion is in addition to Marriott Bonvoy Exclusively for You…
Marriott offers a Best Rate Guarantee, which means if you find a lower rate on a competing site, Marriott will essentially match that rate and offer you a further discount or bonus points. I really haven’t used this much, however it seems like there’s actually many times where you may find lower rates online, so…
The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa located in Manchester Village, Vermont will be leaving Marriott effective February 18, 2021 as the property will be going independent. Reservations are not being accepted past this date online at this time. The Luxury Collection brand dates back to the Starwood times, however presently only has…
We’ve see hotels drastically scale back their offerings due to the pandemic. Everything from restaurant and lounge closures, to no longer offering housekeeping service. However, there’s good news for Marriott Bonvoy Elite members, as it’s now been a week since the company has reinstated its Elite Benefit Guarantees. The Elite Benefit Guarantees covers several items…
Marriott Bonvoy announced details of its newest global promotion which will run from February 16 through April 27, 2021. Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn double points and double elite qualifying nights on all paid stays of 2 or more nights. This new global promotion is in addition to Marriott Bonvoy Exclusively for…
Marriott has shared some exciting news that Marriott Bonvoy members will be getting bonus Elite Qualifying Nights deposited into their accounts at the end of next month, which will count towards 2022 status. Last year, we saw Marriott Bonvoy 2020 Status Extension for All Members in addition to bonus Elite Qualifying Nights, however this year Marriott will…
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a slew of new promotions called Exclusively for You, where each member is targeted for a different bonus points earning offer. You can check to see which offer you’re targeted on the Marriott Promotions page. These Exclusively for You promotions are valid now through March 31, 2021, which covers the entire…