Marriott Bonvoy points are typically worth about 0.75 cents. Use points when an award saves 0.8 cents a point or more; below 0.6 cents, pay cash. Fully dynamic, no chart and no published minimum or maximum. Award prices rose about 6% in July 2026 while cash prices fell about 1%.
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| Pricing | Dynamic pricingFully dynamic, no chart and no published minimum or maximum. Award prices rose about 6% in July 2026 while cash prices fell about 1%. |
|---|---|
| Points a night | 25,000–176,000EstimateEstimated bands: about 25k–55k select-service in big European cities, 50k–70k upper-upscale, 90k–130k+ city luxury, 175k+ peak resort luxury. |
| Typical value | 0.75¢Pay cash below 0.6¢, use points from 0.8¢. Our thresholds. |
| Free night on long stays | 5th night free (all members)Stay 5, pay 4. Repeats: 10 nights, 2 free. |
| Resort fee on awards | ChargedCharged on award stays whatever your status. |
| In Europe | More than 800 European hotels (2024). Not a Revolut RevPoints partner. |
- The 5th night is free on award stays for everyone: price five-night stays on points.
- Resort fees are still due on awards: add them to the cash you owe.
- Cash + Points is scarce and usually poor value.
Example award prices
Points per night, standard room.
| London EDITION | 115,000was 107,000 | 7 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Le Méridien Étoile, Paris | 64,000was 61,000 | 7 July 2026 |
| Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles | 52,000was 49,000 | 7 July 2026 |
Free night certificates
Value a certificate at the cash rate it saves, minus any points you add.
| 35k free night certificate | Up to 35,000 points (+25,000 top-up)Top up with up to 25,000 points since 12 March 2026: reaches 60k hotels. |
|---|---|
| 50k free night certificate | Up to 50,000 points (+25,000 top-up)Reaches 75k hotels with the top-up. |
| 85k free night certificate | Up to 85,000 points (+25,000 top-up)Which US card issues which certificate is unverified. |
| UK Marriott Bonvoy Amex free night | Up to 25,000 pointsAfter £25,000 of spend in a card year. |
Transfer from card points
Ratios for cards issued in that country. "Worth per bank point" uses the typical value; bank points usually fetch 1.5–2 cents with airlines.
| From | Ratio | 10,000 points become | Worth per bank point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amex US | 1:1 | 10,000 | 0.75¢ |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | 10,000 | 0.75¢ |
| Bilt | 1:1 | 10,000 | 0.75¢ |
| Amex Belgium | 1:1 | 10,000 | 0.75¢ |
| Amex Netherlands | 1:1 | 10,000 | 0.75¢ |
| Amex UK | 2:3 | 15,000 | 1.13¢ |
| Amex France | 1:1 | 10,000 | 0.75¢ |
| Amex Germany | 3:2 | 6,667 | 0.5¢ |
| Amex Spain | 5:4 | 8,000 | 0.6¢ |
| Amex Italy | 5:4 | 8,000 | 0.6¢ |
| Amex Switzerland | 3:2 | 6,667 | 0.5¢ |
From our transfer tables. Transfers can't be undone: price the award first.
Questions
What are Marriott Bonvoy points worth?
About 0.75 US cents each (TPG, November 2026 for the big programs). That is a typical value, not a guarantee: work out the value of your own stay.
When should I use Marriott Bonvoy points instead of cash?
Marriott Bonvoy points are typically worth about 0.75 cents. Use points when an award saves 0.8 cents a point or more; below 0.6 cents, pay cash. Subtract city tax and fees still due on the award, and the points a paid stay would earn, before you compare.
How does Marriott Bonvoy price award nights?
Fully dynamic, no chart and no published minimum or maximum. Award prices rose about 6% in July 2026 while cash prices fell about 1%.
Does Marriott Bonvoy give a free night on longer stays?
Yes: 5th night free (all members). Stay 5, pay 4. Repeats: 10 nights, 2 free.
Which credit card points transfer to Marriott Bonvoy?
Amex US 1:1, Chase Ultimate Rewards 1:1, Bilt 1:1, Amex Belgium 1:1, Amex Netherlands 1:1, Amex UK 2:3, Amex France 1:1, Amex Germany 3:2, Amex Spain 5:4, Amex Italy 5:4, Amex Switzerland 3:2. Transfers cannot be undone: price the award first.
Checked 4 November 2026. Sources: onemileatatime.com, viewfromthewing.com, yourmileagemayvary.com. Work out your stay · All hotel programs.
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