Amex points are typically transferred to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio. We value MR points at 2 cents each and Marriott at a mere 0.8 cents each, so this isn't the best way to use your Amex points.
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Shopping through the Amex Membership Rewards portal and statement credits generally offer the lowest value redemptions, while transferring points to the right travel partner tends to yield the highest value.
From October 1, 2023, until November 30, 2023, your transfer of 1,000 Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy® is equal to 1,500 Marriott Bonvoy points.
As a Platinum Cardmember, you are invited to enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite status and enjoy the following experiences: A complimentary upgrade to an enhanced room at check-in, if available: corner room, higher floor or better view. *
You'll typically yield more value by transferring your points to airline partners and booking flights, but using points for hotel stays can be smart too. You'll do well when redeeming points for luxury hotels or when demand for hotels is high which translates into high cash prices.
Membership Rewards points are hugely flexible. You can transfer them into Avios, Virgin Flying Club or other airlines (at 1:1) or into various hotels schemes, into Club Eurostar or use them for shopping vouchers.
Consider transferring them to one of Amex's three hotel partners ? Hilton Honors at a 1:2 ratio, Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio, or Choice Privileges (Choice Hotels) at a 1:1 ratio, though there's a special promotion now through October 31, 2021, that bumps up Hilton and Marriott transfers by 30 percent.
While 200K Amex points will typically only give you about $2,000 in value when you shop for flights in the Amex travel portal, you can sometimes find Business or First Class flights — that can normally cost over $10,000 — for only 200K points, when transferred to a frequent flyer program.
Lounge Access Benefit is for Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite, and Ambassador Elite Members. The Member plus one Guest staying in the same room receives access to the Concierge/Executive/Club/Signature Club/M Club lounge during normal hours of operations at Participating Brands.