I value
Marriott points at.8 cents and SPG points at 2 cents (some SPG fans value them at more), so this is a fair exchange ratio.
That makes this 75,000 points vs. 87,500 points; or rather, $ 85 vs. 12,500 points; or really rather, do you value
Marriott points at more than 0.68 cpp?
SPG points can be converted to
Marriott points at a 1:3 ratio and Marriott points can be converted to SPG points at a ratio of 3:1 so these promotions are identical (aside from SPG having exclusions).
And finally you can convert your SPG points to
Marriott points at a 1:3 ratio so there are even more possibilities for earning Marriott points.
If you value
Marriott points at.7 cents per point, then your starting point for 270,000 points is $ 1,890 worth of Marriott points.
American and Marriott have partnered to allow AAdvantage members to transfer miles to
Marriott points at a 20 % bonus (which could later be transferred to Starwood for those that have linked their accounts and prefer SPG points).
I value
Marriott Points at around 0.6 cents each and I value United Miles at around 1.35 cents each so, if I was to convert 112,000 Marriott points (valued at $ 672) I would end up with 62,500 United Miles (valued at $ 843.75)-- that's a good deal.
Naturally my Marriott anniversary isn't something I keep track of so this was a pleasant surprise despite 300 points being worth approximately $ 2.40 if you value
Marriott points at.8 cents which most bloggers do.
The points are valued the same in both accounts, but, it can be more difficult to redeem
Marriott points at the Ritz - Carlton properties.
If you're looking to cash in
your Marriott points at high - end, luxury properties, you'll have enough points for 2 free nights.
Since Marriott and SPG are merging, you can use your Marriott points directly at Marriott hotels or transfer
your Marriott points at a 3:1 ratio to SPG and redeem for Starwood hotels.
I'm content when I can redeem
a Marriott point at $ 0.01, but in the US, you will often do even better than that.
Not exact matches
To come up with a valuation here, I'll look
at my most recent trip: a weeklong vacation in London and Paris, during which I stayed in two
Marriott hotels using
points.
Members earn and use
points at a variety of hotel properties, since the
Marriott family of hotels includes the Ritz - Carlton, Courtyard, Springhill Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, and TownePlace Suite.
Sandra Curran, whose rà © sumà © includes stints
at Ernst & Young and
Marriott, chucked a four - hour commute to become High
Point's chief financial officer in 1998.
100,000
Marriott points is good enough for
at least two nights
at the Wailea Beach Resort, which start
at 40,000
points a night.
You earn a good introductory bonus and 1x - 2x
points per dollar (the higher is earned when spending
at Starwood or
Marriott hotels).
The Starwood Preferred Guest ® Credit Card from American Express only earns 2x
points at Starwood and
Marriott hotels.
You earn 1x
points per dollar on regular spending and 2x
points during stays
at Starwood and
Marriott hotels.
The Starwood Preferred Guest ® American Express Luxury Card allows you to earn 6
points on Starwood and
Marriott direct purchases, a 3
points per dollar
at U.S. restaurants and flights booked directly with airlines, and 2
points per dollar for all other purchases.
With the Starwood Preferred Guest ® American Express Luxury Card, cardholders can earn 6
points per dollar spent
at Starwood and
Marriott, 3
points per dollar spent
at U.S. restaurants and flights (when booked directly through the airline), and 2
points per dollar spent on all other purchases.
The
points earned with the Starwood Preferred Guest ® American Express Luxury Card can be redeemed for hotel nights
at Marriott, Ritz - Carlton and Starwood hotels.
Both of these cards offer 2x
points for stays
at Starwood and
Marriott hotels, and 1x
points on all other purchases.
Not only do you earn up to 5 Starpoints per dollar
at SPG properties, 2
points per dollar
at Marriott Rewards properties and 1 per dollar everywhere else, but those
points have a value more than twice the industry standard.
«Bigger is better, and
Marriott will be closer to being a one - stop shop for consumers in terms of geography and price
point,» said Michael Bellisario, an analyst
at Robert W. Baird & Co. «Before, you might not have had a good Starwood option in a secondary or tertiary market, but now you do.»
The sign - up bonus for the
Marriott Rewards ® Premier Business Credit Card is often similar to the personal version
at around 80,000
Marriott Rewards
points.
With this card, you'll earn 5X
points per dollar spent on all purchases
at Marriott and Starwood hotels.
Like the personal version of the card, you will earn 5X
points per dollar spent
at Marriott and Starwood hotel properties.
You also have the option of transferring
points on a 1:1 basis for valuable miles
at frequent travel program partners such as British Airways, United MileagePlus, and
Marriott Rewards.
It will earn six loyalty
points for every dollar spent
at Marriott hotels, three
at restaurants and airlines, and two
points everywhere else.
Currently, the welcome bonus on the
Marriott Rewards ® Premier Credit Card stands
at 100,000
points.
Earn 10
points per dollar on room and qualifying charges
at Marriott, JW
Marriott, Renaissance, Delta, Autograph Collection, and
Marriott Vacation Club
By signing up and staying
at Ritz - Carlton and
Marriott brands of hotels, you will earn
points and credits toward elite status.
You will earn 5X
points per dollar for Ritz - Carlton,
Marriott and SPG stays; 2X
points on airfare purchased directly with an airline, car rentals, and spending
at restaurants; and 1X
points on all other purchases.
SPG
points transfer to
Marriott at a ratio of 1:3.
Yes, you can earn Ritz - Carlton Rewards
points for stays
at Marriott hotels and all brands in the
Marriott family.
If you need more Starpoints to book an award stay
at a Starwood property, transfer to an airline, or transfer to
Marriott to book an award, your significant other can deposit
points to your SPG account.
Members of both
Marriott Rewards and travel booking partner Ctrip can earn Ctrip
points for stays
at the thousands of
Marriott hotels worldwide.
Members can now link accounts with
Marriott Rewards ®, which includes The Ritz - Carlton Rewards ®
at members.
marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited
points transfer.
Join
Marriott Rewards now and earn
points that can be redeemed for free hotel stays and room upgrades
at 3,800 hotels in over 70 countries.
We stayed
at the
Marriott on
points.
You also get 2
points per $ 1 —
at Marriott properties, and 1
point per $ 1 for all other purchases.
You get 5 reward
points per each $ 1 spent
at Marriott, Ritz - Carlton and SPG ® properties, 2
points per each $ 1 spent towards airfare (if you buy directly
at airlines), dining out and car rental agencies, and 1
points per $ 1 spent on all other purchases.
With The Ritz - Carlton Rewards ® Credit Card you earn 5 reward
points per $ 1 spent
at participating
Marriott, Ritz - Carlton and SPG ® properties.
Together with nice
points earning rate, each year you get a complimentary night
at Marriott properties (categories 1 - 5), and a free 5th night if you redeem your
points for 4 consecutive night
at Marriott properties.
However,
Marriott points can be moved over
at a more favorable ratio (1:1) by using
Marriott's «hotel + air» packages - we go into more detail about that program here.
And let's not forget you can use your
Marriott status and
points to book free nights
at Ritz Carlton properties, too.
For the moment, you can also transfer your SPG
points to
Marriott at a 1:3 ratio.
With
Marriott Rewards, you'll earn 10
points per $ 1 spent
at Marriott, Ritz - Carlton, and Courtyard properties (only 5
points per $ 1 spent
at Residence Inn), plus a bonus that corresponds with your status.
When you use the card
at Ritz - Carlton, or their partners (JW
Marriott ®, EDITION ®, Autograph Collection ® Hotels, Renaissance ® Hotels and
Marriott Hotels & Resorts ®), you will earn 5
points per $ 1.