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How does Marriott status challenge work?

Marriott Bonvoy offers a status challenge. You get the Gold status after 8 nights in three months, and if you manage to stay 16 nights, you even get the Platinum status. Unlike other status match deals, you won't get the status when you apply, but only after you completed the challenge.



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Status matching with Marriott requires a challenge — it's not automatic. Marriott doesn't offer a direct status match, instead requires members to complete a challenge to achieve elite status. The brand offers two status challenges: Gold elite: Members are required to stay eight qualifying paid nights in 90 days.

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Hotel elite status duration varies among different brands. Marriott and Hyatt offer a more generous approach, providing status for 14 months after the qualifying year. Hilton and IHG offer status for the remainder of the qualification year and one full year after that.

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How long does Titanium status last? Marriott Bonvoy elite status is earned based on calendar year activity. When you earn elite status, you enjoy the benefits for the remainder of the current year and the 14 months that follow.

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You must earn 600 Qualifying Nights and 10 years as Platinum Elite or higher to achieve Lifetime Platinum Elite status. Marriott Bonvoy® would love to welcome you to the Lifetime Platinum Elite community!

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Marriott offers a status challenge known as the Platinum Challenge, which will grant you instant Platinum status if you stay 16 paid nights within a 90-day period. You can contact Marriott to request the Platinum Challenge, and any individual may only register for the challenge once every three years.

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Marriott Cobalt is a secret tier of the hotel brand's Bonvoy program, and it's only granted to those nominated by Marriott employees and approved by Marriott International's president and CEO, according to The Points Guy.

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Members who did not re-achieve their existing Elite status in 2023 will be downgraded. These Members can enjoy their existing Elite status level until February 2024. Subsequently, starting March 2024, they will see their new Elite status with an expiration date of February 2025.

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Escape the hustle and bustle to work, rest, or grab a drink with friends in our private lounge. Marriott Bonvoy Members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite, and Ambassador Elite status enjoy complimentary access on every stay.

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You can get automatic Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy just by holding a certain travel or hotel credit card. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card both offer complimentary Gold Elite status as a perk of card membership.

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Marriott Bonvoy® Ambassador Elite Status is earned when a Member has both 100+ Qualifying Nights annually and at least $23,000 USD in Annual Qualified Spend.

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How to Use Points / Awards
  1. Search for a stay with the preselected “Use Points / Awards.”
  2. Select hotel and room type.
  3. Review the reservation details. If an award is available for your stay, it will be preselected.
  4. Book your free nights.


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Unlike other hotel chains, there is just one way to become a Marriott Platinum elite member: stay 50 nights in a year in a Marriott (not necessarily consecutively). Once you've hit 50 nights, you'll automatically be awarded Platinum status.

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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 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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Annual choice benefit. Upon earning 50 elite night credits, Platinum members can choose from a variety of benefits, including: Five suite night awards. 40% off a mattress purchase from Marriott.

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Additionally, Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club owners receive Gold Elite status. Marriott Select and Executive Vacation Club owners receive Platinum Elite status, while Presidential and Chairman's Club members receive Titanium Elite status.

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