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Marriott Bonvoy (2026)
The world’s largest hotel loyalty program—9,500+ hotels across 30+ brands.
Free to join; earns points toward upgrades & free nights from Fairfield Inn to Ritz-Carlton.
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MembershipFree • 180M+ members
Earning rate10 pts/$ (most brands)
Award pricingDynamic • 12k–240k/nt
Credit cardsAmEx & Chase • free nights + status
Why we like it
Bonvoy’s unmatched footprint means there’s almost always a Marriott where you need one.
Platinum and above deliver real value—lounge access, breakfast, 4 p.m. checkout and
meaningful upgrades—while free-night certificates from co-branded cards can offset pricey stays.
Pros
- Huge network: 9,500+ properties across 30+ brands.
- Solid earn: 10 pts/$ at most brands; status boosts