Officially, Marriott Bonvoy accounts cannot be shared between two people; each account must be registered to a single individual, and the name on the account must match the government-issued ID of the person checking into the hotel. Marriott's terms of service are strict about "joint accounts," which are not permitted. However, in 2026, Marriott offers a seamless way for partners or family members to pool their resources through Points Transfer. You can transfer up to 100,000 points per calendar year to another member’s account, and receive up to 500,000 points, allowing a couple to combine their earnings for a high-value "Award Stay." Additionally, if one partner has Elite Status, they can book a room for both of them, but that specific partner must be physically present at check-in to receive the benefits like free breakfast or room upgrades. For those seeking to earn together, the best strategy is to have separate accounts but use a "linked" credit card strategy where one person is an authorized user, though the actual Bonvoy points will still deposit into only one of the two individual accounts.