Whenever you redeem enough Bonvoy points to stay five consecutive nights at one hotel, you get the fifth night free. So, one of the ways to get maximum value from your Marriott certificates is to use them to add one or two nights to your five-night reservation.

Yes, the Marriott Bonvoy program continues to offer its popular "Stay for 5, Pay for 4" benefit in 2026. This perk is available to all Marriott Bonvoy members when they redeem points for an award stay of five consecutive nights at a single property. Under this rule, the night with the lowest point value in the five-night period is free of charge. It is important to note that this benefit applies strictly to point redemptions and is not available for "Cash + Points" stays or stays paid entirely with cash. If a member books 10 consecutive nights, they receive two nights free (the two lowest-value nights). In 2026, this benefit remains a cornerstone of the program's value proposition, though it does not cover resort fees or incidental charges, which must still be paid by the guest. Modification of a reservation can impact the eligibility if the stay falls below the five-night threshold.