Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with current examples and information.
With over 30 hotel brands, Marriott is the largest hotel chain. Marriott Bonvoy's elite status comes with many perks, including complimentary breakfast for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members. Though the breakfast benefit rules are far from simple, Marriott properties must provide this benefit to select elite members at eligible brands.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as they're supposed to, as Anthony at The Bulkhead Seat experienced at the recently-opened St. Regis Chicago. Thankfully, the property has since confirmed that it will honor this published perk, with a publicist sharing the following with TPG:
"The issue has been resolved and the property is offering eligible members the breakfast benefit."
This experience has demonstrated just how important it is to know the published benefits ahead of your stay, so today, we'll explore the breakfast allowances at each Marriott Bonvoy brand. Unfortunately, this can vary across Marriott's brands — and in some cases, even at different properties within a single brand.
Overview of breakfast Marriott Bonvoy breakfast benefits
Let's start with a quick table that summarizes what's offered at each Marriott brand.
| Brand | Benefit for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members |
|---|---|
| AC Hotels. | Food and beverage credit as a welcome amenity option. |
| Aloft. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| Autograph Collection. | Depends. |
| Courtyard. | Depends. |
| Delta Hotels. | Depends. |
| Design Hotels. | None. |
| Edition. | None. |
| Element. | Included for all guests. |
| Fairfield. | Included for all guests. |
| Four Points. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| Gaylord. | Food and beverage credit as a welcome amenity option. |
| JW Marriott. | Depends. |
| Le Meridien. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| Luxury Collection. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| Marriott. | Depends. |
| Marriott Vacation Club. | None. |
| Marriott Grand Residence Club. | None. |
| Moxy. | Food and beverage credit as a welcome amenity option. |
| Protea. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| Renaissance. | Depends. |
| Residence Inn. | Included for all. |
| Ritz-Carlton. | None. |
| Sheraton. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| SpringHill. | Included for all. |
| St. Regis. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| TownePlace Suites. | Included for all. |
| Tribute Portfolio. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| W Hotels. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
| Westin. | Breakfast as a welcome amenity option. |
There's a range of complimentary breakfast benefits that vary across Marriott brands. Factors such as the property's location and if there's a club lounge can influence the specific benefit offered. While most hotels within these brands will provide some form of breakfast, there may be exceptions. Also, Homes & Villas by Marriott International and Vistana properties generally do not offer breakfast options.
Let’s dig into the nuances so you know what to expect for your next stay.
Related: How much are Marriott Bonvoy points worth 1 year after removing award charts?
Complimentary breakfast as a welcome amenity
Marriott Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members can choose a welcome amenity upon check-in at most participating hotels. For some brands, this welcome amenity includes a breakfast option. However, things get more complicated if there's a lounge where you're staying — which we'll cover in the next section.
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The chart below details which brands include breakfast in the options and the compensation you’re entitled to if the hotel doesn’t provide this benefit.
| Brand | Welcome gift choice/points | Compensation (participating properties outside the United States will pay the equivalent in their local currency) |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection and Renaissance Hotels. | United States, Canada and Europe:
Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa:
Resorts only United States, Canada and Europe:
Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa:
| $100. |
| Gaylord Hotels. | 1,000 points per stay or $10 F&B credit per stay. | $100. |
| St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Westin and Tribute Portfolio. | 1,000 points per stay, amenity or daily restaurant breakfast for member and one companion (including at resorts). | $100. |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Edition, Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott Grand Residence Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Design Hotels and Homes & Villas by Marriott International. Note: Vistana properties provide an elite welcome gift only to members who are not Vistana owners using their ownership interest. | 1,000 points per stay. | N/A. |
| Courtyard. | United States, Canada and Europe:
Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa:
| $50. |
| AC Hotels and Moxy Hotels. | United States, Canada and Europe:
Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa:
| $50 at AC Hotels and $25 at Moxy hotels. |
| SpringHill Suites, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites. | United States, Canada and Europe:
Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa:
| $50 at SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn. $25 at Fairfield by Marriott and TownePlace Suites. |
| Four Points and Aloft. | 500 points per stay, amenity or daily restaurant breakfast for the member and a companion. | $50 at Four Points. $25 at Aloft. |
| Protea Hotels. | 500 points per stay or daily restaurant breakfast for the member and a companion. | $50. |
| Element. | 500 points per stay or amenity. | $25. |
Occasionally, you may find that hotels default to points instead of breakfast. Make sure to inquire about the welcome gift if it isn't addressed at check in.
Related: Which hotel has the best free breakfast? TPG ate 10 meals to find the winner
Guaranteed lounge access
The other way to receive complimentary breakfast as a Platinum, Titanium or Ambassador Elite member is through access to a hotel’s lounge. Take note of which brands (and properties) have lounges you can access.
The following brands guarantee lounge access to Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members:
- JW Marriott.
- Marriott Hotels.
- Sheraton.
- Delta Hotels.
- Le Meridien.
- Westin.
- Autograph Collection.
- Renaissance.
- Courtyard (only outside the U.S./Canada).
Here's the full scoop on lounge access. Note that many resorts are excluded from the lounge access benefit.
| Brand | Lounge offer | Compensation (participating properties outside the United States will pay the equivalent in their local currency) |
|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection and Renaissance Hotels (excluding resorts). | United States and Canada:
Europe:
| $100 if no continental breakfast or alternative is offered (globally). |
| Courtyard hotels with a lounge outside the U.S./Canada (resorts excluded). | If the lounge is closed, members receive restaurant breakfast. | N/A. |
| Sheraton, Le Meridien and Westin (includes resorts). | No alternative is offered when the lounge is closed. | N/A. |
This list is much shorter, as not all brands consistently have lounges across their properties. You'll also notice the compensation isn't as generous here. However, even though Sheraton, Westin, and Le Meridien properties don't offer an alternative perk here when the lounge is closed, breakfast is offered in the restaurant as a welcome amenity option, guaranteeing guests are covered even if the lounge is not open during their stay.
Unfortunately, you can't get access to Ritz-Carlton clubs through Marriott status.
*As noted in the above chart, there’s a list of specific properties in the U.S. that do not provide breakfast if the lounge is closed, instead offering 1,000 points. You can find this information in Section 4.3.c.iv.A. in the Marriott Bonvoy terms and conditions, but here’s the current list:
- The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection.
- Boston Marriott Copley Place.
- Boston Marriott Long Wharf.
- Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
- JW Marriott Essex House New York City.
- JW Marriott New Orleans.
- JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square.
- JW Marriott Washington, D.C.
- The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection.
- Monterey Marriott.
- New York Marriott Marquis.
- Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
- Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.
- Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
- Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
- Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel.
- Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel.
- Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel.
- Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Given that most of these are in larger cities, this may not be the biggest drawback, as there are likely better, local options nearby. However, it is worth noting if you visit one of these properties.
Related: The 11 hotel breakfasts we’d order for every meal if we could
Marriott brands with no breakfast benefit
Unfortunately, some of Marriott’s most iconic brands are missing entirely from this list. The following brands don’t offer any form of free daily breakfast, but we've included the welcome gift choice:
- The Ritz-Carlton (1,000 points per stay).
- Ritz-Carlton Reserve (1,000 points per stay).
- Edition (1,000 points per stay).
- Marriott Vacation Club (1,000 points per stay).
- Marriott Grand Residence Club (1,000 points per stay).
- Sheraton Vacation Club (1,000 points per stay).
- Westin Vacation Club (1,000 points per stay).
- Design Hotels (1,000 points per stay).
- Marriott Homes & Villas (1,000 points per stay).
- Gaylord Hotels (1,000 points or $10 food and beverage credit per stay).
Marriott brands with breakfast for all
Finally, several brands offer complimentary breakfast for all travelers, regardless of elite status. These properties include:
- SpringHill Suites.
- Fairfield by Marriott.
- Residence Inn.
- TownePlace Suites.
- Element.
Related: 5 ways to get your hotel breakfast for free
Flow chart for your next stay
Confused? You’re not alone, as there are many layers of complexity to a seemingly simple benefit. To help, here’s a set of questions to help you figure out what to expect with breakfast on your next stay:
Are you staying at a SpringHill, Fairfield, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites or Element?
- Yes: Stop here; every guest at these properties has breakfast included.
- No: Continue reading.
Are you staying at a Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Edition, Marriott/Sheraton/Westin Vacation Club, Marriott Grand Residence Club or Design property?
- Yes: Stop here; there’s no breakfast benefit available to you at these properties.
- No: Continue reading.
Do you have no status, Silver status or Gold status in the Marriott Bonvoy program?
- Yes: Stop here; you don’t have any formal breakfast benefit at any of the remaining brands.
- No: Continue reading.
Are you staying at a Gaylord property?
- Yes: You can select a $10 food and beverage credit per stay as your welcome amenity, but there’s no other breakfast benefit.
- No: Continue reading.
Are you staying at a Courtyard, Four Points, Aloft, Protea, AC or Moxy property?
- Yes: Your welcome amenity choices will include either a daily food and beverage credit or breakfast in the restaurant.
- No: Continue reading.
Are you staying at a St. Regis, Luxury Collection, W, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Westin or Tribute Portfolio property?
- Yes: You can select complimentary breakfast as your welcome amenity.
- No: Continue reading.
Are you staying at a resort property under the JW Marriott, Marriott, Delta, Autograph Collection or Renaissance brands?
- Yes: You can select complimentary breakfast as your welcome amenity.
- No: Continue reading.
Are you staying at a non-resort property under one of these brands with an open club lounge?
- Yes: You'll enjoy access to the lounge for your stay.
- No: When a lounge at one of these properties is closed (or if there's no lounge at all), you should receive breakfast in the on-property restaurant for you plus one additional registered guest. Alternatively, you can select 750 bonus points per night.
Just remember that there are 19 specific locations in the U.S. (listed above) that don't offer complimentary breakfast when the lounge is closed; instead, you'll receive 1,000 points.
Get closer to Marriott elite status
If you're looking for a way to potentially receive breakfast on your next Marriott stay through Platinum Elite status, you're in luck. As a primary cardholder of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, you'll automatically receive Platinum Elite status. The card also comes with a 95,000-point bonus after you use your new card to make $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first three months of cardmembership, and you'll enjoy an array of added perks in exchange for a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees).
Related: Free nights and easy status: Here’s why I have 4 Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
Bottom line
The lack of consistency in Marriott’s elite breakfast offerings undoubtedly leads to confusion. While breakfast is only one of many factors that goes into a good hotel experience, some may gravitate toward brands that consistently offer breakfast to Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members.
However, even that isn't a guarantee, so be sure to read up on what's provided ahead of your next Marriott stay. That way, you'll know what to expect — and can firmly insist on it if a property tries to skirt the published policies.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card, click here.
Additional reporting by Kyle Olsen.
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
FAQs
What level do you get free breakfast with Marriott? ›
Marriott Bonvoy Insiders' Favorite Elite Breakfasts Start Your Day with a Smile. Craving an exquisite breakfast? The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program enables members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite status to receive complimentary breakfast at select hotels.
Does Gold Elite get free breakfast at Marriott? ›Do Marriott Silver & Gold members get free breakfast? No, aside from hotels that offer all guests free breakfast, there are no incremental elite breakfast perks for Silver and Gold members. Only Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador members get a breakfast benefit.
What is the highest Marriott Rewards level? ›The top tier in the Marriott program is Bonvoy Ambassador Elite. You must reach 100 elite qualifying nights and $23,000 in qualifying spending to qualify for this tier.
Does Amex Platinum give you Marriott gold status? ›As a Platinum Cardmember, you are invited to enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy™ Gold Elite status and enjoy the following experiences: A complimentary upgrade to an enhanced room at check-in, if available: corner room, higher floor or better view.
Do you get free breakfast at Marriott? ›Complimentary breakfast as a welcome amenity. Marriott Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members can choose a welcome amenity upon check-in at most participating hotels. For some brands, this welcome amenity includes a breakfast option.
What Marriott level gets lounge access? ›Lounge access is available to Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members of the Marriott Bonvoy program. Members can also bring one guest to the lounge. Gain Platinum Elite status after 50 nights in a year; 75 nights will take you to Titanium Elite.
What do you get for elite status for Marriott? ›Upon achieving 50 Elite Night Credits, choose one of the following an Annual Choice Benefits: Get 5 Suite Night Awards™ to redeem for upgrades to select premium rooms and suites. Save US$1,000 on a bed from any Marriott Bonvoy® retail brand. Gift Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status.
What do you get as a Gold Elite Marriott member? ›Marriott Gold Elite benefits
Earn 25% more points on your purchases at Marriott properties, including room rate, incidentals and services charged to your room. Enhanced room upgrade. Receive a room upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability.
25% Bonus Points on Stays
Earn 25% more points than Members on every eligible hotel purchase, including on room rate and other incidentals that can be charged to your room, such as dining and spa.
70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth an average of $637, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Marriott Bonvoy points when you redeem them for Travel, but there are multiple redemption options.
How many dollars is 100000 Marriott points? ›
It is possible to buy Marriott points, and the standard rate for 1,000 points is $12.50. The number of points you wish to purchase does not affect the price you pay per point. For example, if you purchase 100,000 points, you need to pay $1,250. That means you pay 1.25 cents per point.
How many nights is 100000 Marriott points worth? ›Marriott Bonvoy's 100,000-Point Welcome Offer Means Up to 13 Free Nights at a Hotel. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is a great card for those who want to turn day-to-day expenses like groceries and gas into free hotel stays. Condé Nast Traveler has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products.
What is the minimum credit score for Marriott Bonvoy Amex? ›Marriott Bonvoy credit card credit score requirements
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. You will need a Good to Excellent credit score rating of 690-850 to improve your chances of approval.
Requirements for lifetime elite status
Lifetime Gold Elite: 400 lifetime nights and seven years as a Gold Elite member or higher. Lifetime Platinum Elite: 600 lifetime nights and 10 years as a Platinum Elite member or higher.
The simple answer: No, you don't get executive lounge access with Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. Executive lounge access is only complimentary for Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite status members.
Do Marriott Titanium Elite members get access to Ritz Carlton Club Lounge? ›Marriott Bonvoy elite members don't receive complimentary breakfast at Ritz-Carltons, and also don't receive lounge access. Why is that? Practically speaking, Ritz-Carlton club lounges are far superior to what you'll find at other Marriott brands with lounges, like Sheraton, Westin, etc.
How to get free stay at Marriott? ›- Search for a stay with the preselected “Use Points / Awards.”
- Select hotel and room type.
- Review the reservation details. If an award is available for your stay, it will be preselected.
- Book your free nights.
buffet breakfast included along with accommodation charges.
Which Marriott card gives lounge access? ›Enroll for Priority Pass lounge access
Your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card comes with a membership to Priority Pass Select, a network that includes more than 1,300 airport lounges across the globe.
Each year, Marriott Bonvoy® works to ensure that all Members' Elite status reflects all previous year's qualifying activity.
Do Bonvoy points expire? ›
As long as you keep earning points consistently, your Marriott Bonvoy points won't expire.
What is Marriott Rewards Elite Exclusive Offer? ›Members with Gold Elite and above will receive an Elite Welcome Gift of Points on a Stay of one or more consecutive night. Guaranteed late checkout, subject to availability. If we can't honor your reservation for any reason, we guarantee that we'll pay for you to stay nearby and compensate you for the inconvenience.
Do Marriott Gold members get free parking? ›3 answers. Like every other Marriott property I know of, no free parking for Gold or other elite members. Unlike most "downtown" Marriott properties, parking is pretty cheap - $8/day as I write this. Nice, subterranean key-controlled parking lot (nice when it's snowing or raining.)
How many Bonvoy points do you need for a free night? ›Marriott Bonvoy is also known for its popular rewards credit cards, and how easy it is to rack up points for a free stay. Free night awards also start at just 5,000 points, which is a major plus for travelers who want to stretch their rewards as far as they can go.
What does Marriott Elite mean? ›Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status
Platinum Elite members also get an annual one-time Choice Benefit upon qualification. At the hotel, elites at this level get lounge access, as well as a guaranteed room type, along with enhanced room upgrades — including select suites — at check-in if available.
Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status entitles you to earn 12.5 points for every $1 you spend at Marriott hotels (10 base points and 25% bonus on the points you earn). In addition to the Silver Elite perks, you might be eligible for a room upgrade.
How do I get lifetime Marriott Gold? ›- Lifetime Silver Elite. 250 qualifying nights + 5 years as Silver Elite or higher. Explore Silver Elite Benefits.
- Lifetime Gold Elite. 400 qualifying nights + 7 years as Gold Elite or higher. ...
- Lifetime Platinum Elite. 600 qualifying nights + 10 years as Platinum Elite or higher.
If you'd like to earn Marriott Platinum elite status, you'll need to collect a total of 50 elite night credits in a year. Once you've hit 50 nights, you'll automatically be awarded Platinum status.
How to experience 3 months of complimentary Marriott bonvoy gold elite status? ›The Chase Sapphire Reserve card is offering complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for 3 months when you register between July 1, 2022, and September 30, 2022. If you stay 3 paid nights during your 3-month trial, your status will be extended through February 2024.
How many points is an average Marriott stay? ›This property averages about 60,000 points per night, but there are times when you can snag a free night for as few as 41,000 points per night. With the three nights earned from the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, you can get three nights for free, depending on the time of year.
Can I cash out my Marriott points? ›
You can sell Marriott Vacation Club points through the Marriott Vacation Club repurchase program. Their timeshare exit specialists will guide you through the process of resale. You can also sell these points with online traders like MilesBuyer for competitive prices.
How many Marriott points is $100? ›It's easy to earn Marriott points for award stays. Every stay at a Marriott hotel will earn you 10 Marriott points per dollar spent. So a $100 hotel stay earns 1,000 Marriott points. There are three exceptions: Element, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites hotels earn just five Marriott points per dollar spent.
How many Marriott points per $1? ›2.5 Points Per $1 USD Spent.
How much does 80000 Marriott points cost? ›| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Value of 80,000 Points | $728 |
| Minimum Value of 1 Point | 0.43 cents |
| Maximum Value of 1 Point | 1.63 cents |
| Value of 1 Point Toward Travel | 0.91 cents |
What is the 85,000-point Free Night Award worth? The 85,000-point award is provided each year to those with a Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card. Terms apply. NerdWallet values Marriott points at 0.7 cent each, making this award worth $595.
What is the highest Marriott lifetime status? ›What is the highest Lifetime status with Marriott? Lifetime Platinum Elite status is the highest level and it can be achieved after earning 600 lifetime nights and 10 years of Platinum Elite status or higher.
Are Marriott points worth it? ›The average value of Bonvoy points for domestic hotel properties is 0.76 cents per point, while international hotel properties averaged 0.74 cents per point. While both of these options provide a good redemption value, you can strive to get a slightly better deal using your points for domestic trips.
How much is 42000 Marriott points worth? ›| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Value of 42,000 Points | $382.2 |
| Minimum Value of 1 Point | 0.43 cents |
| Maximum Value of 1 Point | 1.63 cents |
| Value of 1 Point Toward Travel | 0.91 cents |
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card reports the card's credit limit, account balance, payment history, and more to all three of the major credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. American Express may use a specific credit bureau more than another, depending on the applicant's home state, and other factors.
What is the ratio between Amex and Marriott? ›Amex points are typically transferred to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio. We value MR points at 2 cents each and Marriott at a mere 0.8 cents each, so this isn't the best way to use your Amex points.
How many points do you get with Amex at Marriott? ›
You will receive 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points for each U.S. dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card.
Do elite night credits count towards lifetime status? ›Elite night credits also help you qualify for Bonvoy Lifetime Elite status, which means the Bonvoy points you earn never expire and you keep your elite status forever without having to requalify every year.
Does Marriott Platinum Elite status expire? ›Titanium Elite members who didn't requalify in 2022 will have Platinum Elite status through February 2024. Platinum Elite members who didn't requalify in 2022 will have Gold Elite status through February 2024. Gold Elite members who didn't requalify in 2022 will have Silver Elite status through February 2024.
Does Marriott Gold Elite get free upgrades? ›Gold members are eligible for space-available upgrades to enhanced rooms at check-in. This may include rooms on higher floors, rooms with special amenities or rooms on the executive floor, but not suites. I'll use the same valuation of $20 per night used in other hotel elite status guides.
Do gold members get lounge access? ›The Amex Gold card does not offer any complimentary airport lounge access.
What are the different levels in Marriott? ›Marriott elite status levels
There are five elite levels guests can reach with the Marriott Bonvoy program: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador.
Marriott Bonvoy® offers six levels of membership: Basic, Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite. Depending on your Marriott rewards level, you could score late checkouts, room upgrades and lounge access.
How to get a free upgrade at a marriott hotel? ›The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program offers guests the opportunity to earn points by staying at one of the 7,000+ Marriott properties across the world. There are five elite membership tiers. You need to reach the third elite Marriott Bonvoy tier, Gold Elite, in order to start getting free room upgrades.
How long does Marriott Elite status last? ›How long does Marriott Bonvoy status last? Elite status is valid in the year in which it's earned and an additional 14 months after that year. For example, if you earn elite status in November 2020, the status that you earn is valid until February 28, 2022.
How many points do you need for a Marriott night? ›| Minimum | 4,500 |
|---|---|
| Average | 52,250 |
| Maximum | 100,000 |
How many points do you get for one night stay at Marriott? ›
You earn 10 hotel points for every dollar spent at Marriott hotels, including its higher-end brands like JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Autograph Collection Hotels and St. Regis Hotels. Meanwhile, you'll earn five points per dollar spent at Element Hotels, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites properties.
Can you tip the front desk for a better room? ›Front desk agents usually won't take your money if they can't help you, but it does happen sometimes. It helps to have a sense of the available room types before you arrive. Make sure you know how the rooms differ in price and amenities, and figure out which ones you're realistically targeting for an upgrade.
Is it OK to ask for a free upgrade at a hotel? ›When it comes to a hotel room upgrade, ask and you shall receive. That's right, a polite request can sometimes do the trick, which surprises frequent guests like Allan Jordan. It might surprise you, too. After all, for years everyone thought the color of your loyalty card determined the chance of a hotel room upgrade.
How to negotiate a hotel room upgrade? ›Be Friendly – And Chatty! For the best chance at snagging a complimentary upgrade, overshare with the concierge: If you're visiting a hotel to celebrate a special event or occasion, share that with the front desk team ahead of your arrival. If you come to the hotel every year for that occasion, mention that, too!
How can I save money on breakfast? ›- Boil your own eggs. ...
- Stock your freezer with goods. ...
- Blend your own smoothie instead of buying one out. ...
- Brew your own coffee. ...
- Or bring your own mug to your favorite coffee shop. ...
- Fruit makes for a cheap breakfast option. ...
- Make your own granola. ...
- Upsize your yogurt.
Although every person's daily caloric intake is individual, based on their personal goals and needs, nutrition experts estimate that average daily consumption at each meal should be broken down as follows: 300 to 400 calories for breakfast, and 500 to 700 calories each for lunch and dinner.
What does full service breakfast mean? ›Full American Breakfast - Large portion of eggs, breakfast meats such as bacon or sausage, potatoes or hashbrowns, pancakes or waffles, toast, and coffee.