Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status
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Marriott Bonvoy members get several benefits just for registering with the program, including complimentary in-room internet when booking directly with Marriott.
Benefits | Silver Elite (10 to 24 nights) | Gold Elite (25 to 49 nights) | Platinum Elite (50 to 74 nights) | Titanium Elite (75 to 99 nights) | Ambassador Elite (100+ nights*) |
Complimentary In-room Internet Access | X | X | X | X | X |
Points Bonus | | | | | |
Late Checkout | X | | | | |
Dedicated Elite Reservation Line | X | X | X | X | X |
In-hotel Welcome Gift | | | | | |
Enhanced Room Upgrade Based on Availability | | X | | | |
Lounge Access | | | X | X | X |
Guaranteed Room Type | | | X | X | X |
Annual Choice Benefit | | | X | X | X |
Additional Annual Choice Benefit | | | | X | X |
48-hour Guarantee | | | | X | X |
Ambassador Service | | | | | X |
Your24 | | | | | X |
*Plus $20,000 in annual qualifying spend
Those with Marriott Bonvoy member status have 9 or fewer nights and receive complimentary in-room internet access.
Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite:
All member benefits, plus:
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite:
All Silver benefits, plus:
- 25% points bonus
- Welcome gift at check-in
- Room upgrades (subject to availability)
- Complimentary in-room internet, even when not booking directly with Marriott
- Priority 2 p.m. late checkout
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite:
All Gold benefits, plus:
- 50% points bonus
- Guaranteed room type
- Room upgrades (subject to availability)
- Guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability at resort and convention hotels)
- Complimentary in-room internet, even when not booking directly with Marriott
- Guaranteed lounge access and continental breakfast for 2 at many brands
- Annual Choice Benefit — 5 Suite Night Upgrades or gift
Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite:
All Platinum benefits, plus:
- 75% point bonus
- Additional Annual Choice Benefits — 5 Suite Night Upgrades or gift
- United Airlines MileagePlus Silver status, via RewardsPlus
Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite (100 Nights + $20,000 spend):
All Titanium Elite benefits, plus:
- Ambassador Service
- Your24 (check in to your room at any time and have it for 24 hours)
Hot Tip: See a thorough review of the benefits of Marriott Bonvoy elite status in our detailed guide.
Value of Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status
Marriott Bonvoy is widely considered to offer fewer benefits than competitors at comparable status levels. With Marriott Bonvoy elite qualification requirements among the hardest to achieve, this is a program used by many out of necessity for the extensive participating properties rather than benefits preference.
Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite is effectively non-status, with minimal benefits. It comes complimentary with most of the Marriott Bonvoy credit cards, and the most notable perk is the ability to request late checkout (subject to availability).
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite isn’t much better, but you do get a room upgrade (subject to availability) and a 2 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability). This is a complimentary benefit of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card.
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite gives lounge access and breakfast at a range of brands. It also comes with upgrades to standard suites (subject to availability).
Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite bring in popular benefits such as upgrades to Select Suites (subject to availability), 4 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability), and hotel lounge access. With Ambassador Elite, you’ll even get access to Your24, which allows you to choose the 24 hours of your stay, whether you’re checking in at 9 p.m. and checking out a 9 p.m. or vice-versa.
Earning Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status
Marriott Bonvoy elite status takes a lot of work! You’ll need a large number of stays to earn status. Less frequent travelers may do better seeking status in other hotel programs.
Elite Status | 2022 Qualifying Nights/Spending |
Ambassador | 100 nights + $20K spend |
Titanium | 75 nights |
Platinum | 50 nights |
Gold | 25 nights |
Silver | 10 nights |
Marriott Bonvoy credit cardholders are gifted 15 qualifying nights per year. While you cannot get double Elite Night Credits for holding multiple personal Marriott Bonvoy credit cards, you can if you hold 1 personal and 1 business Marriott Bonvoy card. This gives you a 30 qualifying Elite Night Credit boost each year.
Hot Tip: Curious what changes Marriott Bonvoy has made in response to COVID-19? See our detailed guide on hotel status extensions, changes, and updates.
Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Status
Marriott offers a lifetime status program:
Lifetime Silver Elite | Lifetime Gold Elite | Lifetime Platinum Elite |
250 nights and 5 years of elite status | 400 nights and 7 years of Gold Elite status | 600 nights and 10 years of Platinum Elite status |
Marriott Bonvoy and United RewardsPlus
Marriott and United have partnered with RewardsPlus.
Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite members receive United MileagePlus Premier Silver.
United MileagePlus Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, and Premier 1K receive Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite.
You need to register annually at RewardsPlus to get your new status.