Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott · Status currency: Elite Night Credits. Below is every elite tier and how to earn it. Work out your own path with the hotel status optimiser.
Elite tiers
| Tier | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Silver Elite | 10 nights |
| Gold Elite | 25 nights |
| Platinum Elite | 50 nights |
| Titanium Elite | 75 nights |
| Ambassador Elite | 100 nights and USD 23,000 spend |
Earning
- 1 elite night per night stayed1 Elite Night Credit per qualifying night at standard brands.
- 0.5 elite nights per night stayedBrands: Protea; City Express; Four Points Flex; Series by MarriottHalf an ENC per night at budget/limited-service brands (2026 change).
- 10 base points per USD 110 base points per USD at standard brands; elite bonus on top.
- 5 base points per USD 1Brands: Element; Residence Inn; TownePlace Suites; Protea; Homes & Villas5 base points per USD.
- 2.5 base points per USD 1Brands: Marriott Executive Apartments2.5 base points per USD.
Elite-night shortcuts
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express+25 nights/yr · USAlso grants automatic Platinum Elite. Brilliant (25) + Business (15) = 40 ENC card cap.
- Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express+15 nights/yr · USBusiness card; stacks with one personal card up to the 40-ENC cap.
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless (Chase)+15 nights/yr · USPersonal card; annual benefit.
- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express+15 nights/yr · USPersonal card; annual benefit.
- Marriott Bonvoy Bold (Chase)+5 nights/yr · USNo-annual-fee entry card.
Status matches & challenges
- Premier Gold → Marriott Bonvoy Gold EliteStatus match
Register via United RewardsPlus; United Premier Gold and above (trial status ineligible).
- Aeroplan 50K → Marriott Bonvoy Gold EliteStatus match
Register via Marriott travel-partner portal; Aeroplan 50K/75K/Super Elite (25K/35K ineligible).
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold → Marriott Bonvoy Gold EliteStatus match
Link KrisFlyer + Bonvoy accounts (names must match).
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold → Marriott Bonvoy Platinum EliteChallenge
Complete 10 nights within 180 days.
After Gold Elite match, complete 10 qualifying nights within 6 months.
- MGM Rewards Pearl → Marriott Bonvoy Silver EliteStatus match
Link MGM Rewards account (Pearl or above); held by same person.