How Are Marriott Points Calculated & How Many Can You Earn?

Points Earned Per Stay
Find out how Marriott Bonvoy Points are calculated and calculate how many points you can earn based on spend, elite status, and Marriott credit cards.
In need of a few more Marriott points for your next redemption? Buy points for a discounted price! Ends July 2, 2023.
Last Updated 2023-06-02 By R.Flowers III

When staying at Marriott brand hotels, you can earn anywhere from 2.5 points to 23.5 points per $1 spent based on the brand you're staying at, your elite status level, and whether or not you use a Marriott credit card to pay for your stay.

Method Points Earned Per $1 Spent
Base points 2.5 - 10
Elite status 1 - 7.5
Marriott credit cards 3 - 6

Base points

Marriott Bonvoy members earn up to 10 base points per $1 spent at most Marriott properties. The exceptions to this are Residence Inn, Towneplace Suites, and Element brands which will earn you 5 base points per $1 and Executive Apartments and Execustay will earn you 2.5 base points per $1.

  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • JW Marriott
  • St Regis
  • The Luxury Collection
  • BULGARI
  • W Hotels
  • EDITION
  • Marriott Hotels
  • Sheraton
  • Marriott Vacation Club
  • Delta Hotels
  • Le MERIDIEN
  • Westin
  • Renaissance Hotels
  • Courtyard Hotels
  • Four Points
  • Springhill Suites
  • Protea Hotels
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites
  • AC Hotels
  • Aloft Hotels
  • Moxy Hotels
  • Marriott Exclusive Apartments
  • Residence Inn
  • Towneplace Suites
  • Element
  • Homes & Villas
  • Autograph Collection Hotels
  • Design Hotels
  • Tribute Portfolio
  • Gaylord Hotels

This means that a $200 stay at most Marriott properties would earn you 2,000 points.

Marriott Brand Base Points Earned Per $1
Executive Apartments, Execustay 2.5
Residence Inn, Towneplace Suites, Element 5
All other Marriott brands 10

Elite status points

Marriott Bonvoy Members with elite status will earn up to a 75% point bonus on the base rate. For most Marriott hotels, this will earn you up to an additional 7.5 points per $1 spent.

So a $200 stay as a Titanium Member would earn you 2,000 base points plus an additional 1,500 points (75% bonus) for a total of 3,500 points.

Level Bonus Max Points Earned
Member No Bonus 0
Silver 10% 1
Gold 25% 2.5
Platinum 50% 5
Titanium 75% 7.5
Ambassador Elite 75% 7.5

Marriott credit card points

You can earn additional Marriott Bonvoy points by using a Marriott credit card to pay for your stay. Here's the earning rates per $1 spent at Marriott brand hotels for all available Marriott credit cards:

Unlike base points and elite status points, Marriott credit cards allow you to earn points on the entire cost of the stay which includes the taxes and fees. This is because your room charge will appear as a single Marriott charge on your credit card and statement.

Another big difference is that points earned with Marriott credit cards will post to your account after your statement ends. They are not added to your balance shortly after your stay like base points and elite status points.

Example: A $200 stay as a Titanium Member using a Marriott credit card that earns 6X on Marriott spend would earn 2,000 base points, 1,500 points from elite status, and 1,200 credit card points for a total of 4,700 Marriott Bonvoy Points.

Calculate Marriott points per stay

Use the Marriott Point Calculator to estimate how many Marriott Bonvoy Points you can earn per stay based on brand, status, and Marriott credit cards.

Marriott Hotel Cost
Enter the cost of your Marriott stay in U.S. dollars. Remember that you will not earn base points or elite status points on taxes and fees.
Base Cost
$
Taxes/Fees
$
Marriott Credit Card
If you plan on using a Marriott Bonvoy credit card to pay, you can select it from the list. Marriott credit cards offer complimentary elite status, so updating this field may change the Marriott Elite Status field.
Marriott Brand
Select the Marriott brand you plan on staying with. You can earn up to 10 base points.
Marriott Elite Status
If you have elite status, you can select it from the list. This can earn you up to a 75% bonus on the base rate.
Marriott Points Earned
This is the estimated amount of Marriott Bonvoy Points you would earn.
0
Marriott Bonvoy Points

FAQ

How are Marriott Bonvoy points calculated?

You earn 10 base points per $1 spent at all Marriott brands except Residence Inn, Towneplace Suites, and Element in which you'll earn 5 base points per $1 spent.

How many points do you get for staying at Marriott?

Marriott Bonvoy members will earn or 10 base points per $1 spent on the cost of the room depending on the brand. Members with status will earn an additional 10% to 75% point bonus on top of the base points.

What's the most points you can earn staying at Marriott hotels?

You can earn up to 23.5 points per $1 spent. That includes 10 base points for the stay, 7.5 points for Marriott Titanium Elite status or higher, and up to 6 points with a Marriott credit card.

How much are Marriott Points worth?

Marriott Points have an average value of 0.7 cents when redeemed for free nights, but it's easy to get a higher value with a little bit of research.

How many bonus points does Marriott Titanium members earn?

Marriott Titanium members earn 10 base points plus a 75% bonus for a total of 17.5 points per $1 spent with Marriott.

Calculate Total Rewards & Card Value Per $1 Spent For 200+ U.S. Credit Cards
Search Results Display Here