Marriott Bonvoy · program intro

What is Marriott Bonvoy

The world's largest hotel loyalty program, but the points-per-dollar value runs lower than World of Hyatt.

Key points

30+ brands from Aloft to Ritz-Carlton
Dynamic pricing, no fixed-category award chart since 2022
5th-night-free benefit on award stays (Bonvoy elite or no)
Transfer 1:1 from Chase UR, Amex MR, Citi TY
60-day point cooldown after transfers; plan ahead

Our honest take

Bonvoy is wide but shallow on point value. We value Bonvoy points at 0.7¢ each, meaning the headline transfer ratio (60k Amex = 60k Bonvoy) only pays off when you redeem 1.5¢+/pt on luxury cash-comparison nights.

Best use cases

Marriott LUX (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis) for over-water Maldives/Bora Bora redemptions, or 5th-night-free on a week-long stay.

Related explainers

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