{"id":50200,"date":"2023-10-31T18:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/31\/last-minute-tips-for-earning-marriott-bonvoy-status-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T18:00:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:00:03","slug":"last-minute-tips-for-earning-marriott-bonvoy-status-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/31\/last-minute-tips-for-earning-marriott-bonvoy-status-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-minute tips for earning Marriott Bonvoy status &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>With just two months remaining until the new year, now is the time to earn Marriott elite qualifying nights for your 2024 status.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your status tier and hotel brand you&#8217;re staying at, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-marriott-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott elite status<\/a> includes a variety of perks like complimentary suite upgrades, breakfast for two daily and 4 p.m. late checkouts.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will show you a few last-minute ways to earn Marriott status.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"marriott-elite-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Marriott elite status<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/IMG_0468.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Marriott Hotel Grand Place in Brussels. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy has five status tiers. You can earn status through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-stays-toward-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elite qualifying nights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/marriott-status-with-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">credit cards<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hotel-elite-status-match-challenge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">status matches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u200b\u200bSilver Elite: 10 elite nights<\/li>\n<li>Gold Elite: 25 elite nights<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Elite: 50 elite nights<\/li>\n<li>Titanium Elite: 75 elite nights<\/li>\n<li>Ambassador Elite: 100 elite nights (plus $23,000 in annual qualifying spending)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-marriott-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What is Marriott Bonvoy elite status worth in 2023?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"set-your-sails-for-platinum-elite\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Set your sails for Platinum Elite<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/10\/W-Rome-suite.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Platinum Elite may give you upgrades to rooms like this suite at the W Rome. KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While various benefits are associated with each Marriott status tier, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/marriott-platinum-status-valuable\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Platinum Elite<\/a> is the tier when the most rewarding benefits start to kick in.<\/p>\n<p>Platinum Elite members enjoy benefits like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/marriott-choice-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">annual Choice Benefits<\/a> (including <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tpg-staff-marriott-suite-night-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Suite Night Awards<\/a>), enhanced room upgrades (including suites at most brands) and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/marriott-elite-breakfast-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free breakfast at select properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As a Platinum Elite member, you receive many of the same benefits that top-tier <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/marriott-ambassador-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ambassador Elite<\/a> members receive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> comes with automatic Platinum Elite status. Additionally, the card comes with 25 annual elite qualifying nights. So, if you&#8217;re shooting for Titanium Elite status, the Brilliant card can be a great way to top off your account with some extra elite nights to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>While on the subject of credit cards, let&#8217;s discuss how opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/marriott\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott cobranded credit card<\/a> can help you earn status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/marriott-platinum-status-valuable\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3 reasons I continue to chase Marriott Platinum status year after year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"marriott-credit-cards-to-qualify-for-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Marriott credit cards to qualify for status<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:70.5%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Exterior.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marriott cobranded credit cards come with either 15 or 25 annual elite qualifying nights that can help you qualify for status.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/30-elite-nights-marriott-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott liberalized its rules<\/a>, allowing you to earn credit card elite nights from both a personal and business card. By holding the Brilliant card and one of Marriott&#8217;s business cards, you can earn 40 elite qualifying nights. That&#8217;s just 35 nights away from Titanium Elite status.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that you cannot receive elite nights from multiple personal credit cards. Also, you must be the primary cardholder on a business and consumer card to combine them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/reviews\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-amex-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Credit Card review: Marriott&#8217;s most premium card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how many elite nights you&#8217;ll earn with each Marriott cobranded card:<\/p>\n<p><em>*The information for these cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Again, you only receive one set of elite nights from a personal card and one from a business card, regardless of the issuer.<\/p>\n<p>For example, TPG director of content Nick Ewen currently has three Marriott cards: the Bonvoy Brilliant Amex, the Ritz-Carlton Card and the Bonvoy Business Amex. As a result, he earns 40 elite nights every year \u2014 25 from the Brilliant and 15 from the Business. However, if he canceled the Bonvoy Brilliant, his annual haul would drop to 30 nights (since the Ritz-Carlton card only awards 15 nights each year).<\/p>\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve discussed how to earn status through Marriott cobranded credit cards, let&#8217;s look at some <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/using-hotel-mattress-runs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mattress runs<\/a> you can do to earn Marriott status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-points-marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">17 ways to earn lots of Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earn-status-through-discount-award-stays\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Earn status through discount award stays<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:56.285714285714285%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Marriott-Bonvoy-Collection-2021-Openings_The-Tasman-a-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-Hobart.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart. MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marriott allows members to earn elite qualifying nights on award stays. Don&#8217;t forget that the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/free-night-award-stays\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fifth night is free<\/a> when you redeem your Marriott points for award stays \u2014 but all nights of an award stay count as elite qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a stash of Marriott points, you can redeem them to earn elite qualifying nights. We&#8217;ll show you a few aspirational stays and some discount ones that you can book on points to earn elite qualifying nights.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that using points won&#8217;t get you closer to the $23,000 in qualifying spending for Ambassador Elite status unless you charge <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/purchases-marriott-ambassador-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eligible incidentals<\/a> to your room.<\/p>\n<h3>Mattress runs outside of America&#8217;s major cities<\/h3>\n<p>When searching for a mattress run, I recommend typing your home address into the &#8220;destination&#8221; field on marriott.com. Marriott will show you all the hotels within a 50-mile radius, and you can sort them by price.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the least expensive hotel options on points outside of four American cities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1995053165 tpg-gallery\">\n<p>1<!-- --> of <!-- -->4<\/p>\n<p>Five nights at a Fairfield Inn and Suites 25 miles southwest of Houston costs just 22,000 points. MARRIOTT.COM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Earn status through high-value redemption vacations<\/h3>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/marriott-points-value-with-dynamic-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott points have been slightly devalued<\/a>, you can use your points to go on a vacation and book what would be a costly room when paid for with cash. Here are a few high-value vacation redemptions you can book to get more Marriott nights before the end of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1995053165 tpg-gallery\">\n<p>1<!-- --> of <!-- -->2<\/p>\n<p>A five-night stay at the Courtyard King Kamehameha\u2019s Kona Beach Hotel that would cost $2,435.91 in cash can be booked for just 140,000 points. MARRIOTT.COM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-points-marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">short on Marriott points<\/a>, you can transfer additional points from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-chase-ultimate-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a>, though we don&#8217;t generally recommend it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/marriott-points-value-with-dynamic-pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ouch: It&#8217;s not just you, Marriott stays now cost more points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earn-status-through-cash-stays\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Earn status through cash stays<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/ritz-tokyo-bar.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While hotel room rates have been on the rise, there are some great cash deals through the end of the year. Perhaps one of these deals will be the perfect excuse to book a stay to earn more Marriott elite qualifying nights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1995053165 tpg-gallery\">\n<p>1<!-- --> of <!-- -->3<\/p>\n<p>The Moxy Washington, DC Downtown has $110-per-night AAA rates. MARRIOTT.COM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For additional deals, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/offers.mi\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this page<\/a> on Marriott&#8217;s website, and explore what options may be close to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/staycation-jw-marriott-charlotte\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Great for business or pleasure: The new JW Marriott Charlotte<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Marriott is the largest hotel company and has some of the best hotels in the world. Its status provides benefits like suite upgrades, complimentary breakfast and a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/united-status-marriott-elite-members\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">status match to United Airlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now is the time to log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account and see how many elite nights you&#8217;ve already accrued to make a plan for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n<p>By opening a credit card or booking a last-minute stay on points or cash, you stand to earn more Marriott elite qualifying nights to enjoy higher status in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/marriott-bonvoy-bevy-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/last-minute-marriott-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just two months remaining until the new year, now is the time to earn Marriott elite qualifying nights for your 2024 status. Depending on your status tier and hotel brand you&#8217;re staying at, Marriott elite status includes a variety of perks like complimentary suite upgrades, breakfast for two daily and 4 p.m. late checkouts. 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