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Is Bonvoy and Starwood the same?

Marriott International is combining the Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Rewards loyalty programs into a single offering dubbed Marriott Bonvoy.



Marriott Bonvoy is the successor to the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) program, but they are not exactly the same. In 2016, Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts in a massive $13 billion merger. Following the acquisition, Marriott spent several years integrating the two loyalty systems along with The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. In February 2019, the combined program was officially rebranded as "Marriott Bonvoy." While Bonvoy includes all the former Starwood brands (like Westin, W Hotels, Sheraton, and St. Regis), the "SPG" name and its specific unique currency were retired. Many long-time travelers still nostalgically refer to the "Starwood days" because SPG was known for its highly valuable points and generous elite benefits. Today, Bonvoy is the largest hotel loyalty program in the world, boasting over 30 brands and 8,000+ properties, but it operates under a single, unified points system and elite status structure that differs from the original Starwood model.

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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. It was acquired by Marriott International in 2016. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

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What happens to my existing points? The new program means that a single points currency will be introduced. SPG members will need to combine their accounts with Marriott come August where their points balance will triple. In other words, 1 SPG point = 3 Marriott Rewards Points (or whatever the new name ends up being).

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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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Accounts are individual and each Member should have only one Account at any time. When submitting duplicate Accounts to be combined they need to belong to you and cannot belong to other individuals, including family members.

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Marriott International is the parent company of the hotel chain, while Marriott Bonvoy is the rewards program. Marriott International encompasses a wide array of popular hospitality brands, like Westin, The Ritz Carlton, and Sheraton, in addition to Marriott-branded hotels and resorts.

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Yes, Marriott Bonvoy® Points can expire. Marriott Bonvoy® Members must remain active in the Marriott Bonvoy® Loyalty Program to retain Points they accumulate. If a Member Account is inactive for twenty-four (24) consecutive months, that Member Account will forfeit all accumulated Points.

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For example, a stay in March 2023 at the Tucson Marriott University Park costs 120,000 points regardless of whether you book four or five nights. The cash price for four nights is $1,480 after taxes and fees, which yields a redemption value of 1.23 cents per point.

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All you need to do is give us a call at 1-800-511-0315 with your quote or fill out the contact form on our website and we will get back to you with a fair quote price. Once we agree on the price, we will immediately transfer the money to you.

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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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