Does Marriott charge resort fees when using points?

? Resort fees aren't waived when you pay with points Unlike Hyatt and Hilton, which waive resort fees on free night awards, Marriott typically doesn't waive resort fees when you use points to book a stay. This means you'll still pay out-of-pocket when booking a ?free? night at any hotel with a resort fee.



Yes, unfortunately, Marriott Bonvoy generally still charges mandatory resort fees on award stays booked with points. Unlike some of its competitors (such as Hilton or Hyatt, which typically waive these fees on all-point bookings), Marriott's policy allows individual properties to collect "Resort," "Destination," or "Amenity" fees even when the room rate itself is covered by points. These fees can range from $20 to over $100 per night at high-end properties and usually cover perks like Wi-Fi, pool access, or local shuttle services. While you won't pay for the room, you should always check the "Summary of Charges" during the booking process to see the daily cash amount you will be expected to pay at the front desk upon check-in or check-out.

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