How does Marriott determine points per stay?

Earning Points You earn 10 hotel points for every dollar spent at Marriott hotels, including its higher-end brands like JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Autograph Collection Hotels and St. Regis Hotels. Meanwhile, you'll earn five points per dollar spent at Element Hotels, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites properties.



In 2026, Marriott Bonvoy determines your points per stay through a combination of your Base Points, Elite Status, and total "Qualifying Spend." At most Marriott brands (like Sheraton, Westin, and Marriott), you earn 10 base points for every $1 USD spent on your room rate and other qualifying charges (like dining or spa services). However, at "long-stay" brands like Residence Inn or TownePlace Suites, you only earn 5 points per dollar. Your Elite Status then adds a percentage bonus on top of those base points: Silver gets a 10% bonus, Gold 25%, Platinum 50%, and Titanium/Ambassador members receive a 75% bonus. For example, a Platinum member spending $1,000 at a Marriott hotel would earn 10,000 base points plus a 5,000-point bonus, for a total of 15,000 points. It is crucial to remember that taxes, service charges, and resort fees are not qualifying spends and do not earn points. Additionally, in 2026, you only earn points if you book directly through Marriott; bookings made via third-party sites like Booking.com generally earn zero points and do not count toward elite status.

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How many Marriott points do you earn per night? Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 points per $1 spent on stays at most Marriott properties. A $100 hotel stay earns 1,000 Marriott points, for example. There are some exceptions to this rate, however.

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Marriott Bonvoy's 100,000-Point Welcome Offer Means Up to 13 Free Nights at a Hotel. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is a great card for those who want to turn day-to-day expenses like groceries and gas into free hotel stays. Condé Nast Traveler has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products.

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At most Marriott properties, you'll earn 10 points for every $1 spent, whether on the cost of the room or any additional charges, such as food and in-room purchases.

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Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire? Yes, Marriott Bonvoy points do expire, but it's fairly easy to keep them active. Points will expire after a member is inactive for 24 consecutive months. To remain active, and to start the 24-month clock over, all you need to do is earn or redeem Marriott points.

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How much are 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points worth? At 0.7 cents per point, 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth $175. If you get a value of 0.9 cents per point, 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy points translate to $225.

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For every Five Consecutive Nights you redeem (pay with Marriott Bonvoy® Points), you will receive the lowest Point-value Night free. Your stay must be Five Consecutive Nights at the same Hotel.

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Gold Elite Exclusive Benefits. 25 nights per year. Spend more time doing what you love. Get 25% More Points. Earn 25% more points on every eligible hotel purchase, including room rate and other incidentals that can be charged to your room, such as dining and spa.

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Whether you have a load of Marriott Bonvoy points from credit cards, vacations or business travel, you might be curious how much these Bonvoy points are actually worth. Based on our analysis, the Marriott points value is about 0.8 cent each. This is a baseline value, drawn from real-world data, not a maximized value.

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No, you must personally stay in the Room and pay for the Room in order to earn Marriott Bonvoy® Points and Elite Night Credit.

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Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 points per $1 spent on stays at most Marriott properties. A $100 hotel stay earns 1,000 Marriott points, for example.

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Can I share my Marriott Bonvoy® Account? No, Marriott Bonvoy® is an individual membership. Marriott Bonvoy® Memberships can not include other individuals, including family members.

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The higher your elite status tier, the more benefits you earn with Marriott Bonvoy. Still, the value of elite status is different for every traveler. For example, the free breakfast you get with Platinum elite status and higher can be significantly more valuable for a family than for a solo traveler.

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Marriott Platinum benefits Marriott has a total of five published elite status levels; Platinum is the third level you can achieve, after both Silver and Gold status. You'll find a variety of perks, including: 50% bonus on points. Platinum members will earn a 50% bonus on all points earned during Marriott stays.

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