Marriott Rewards
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Marriott Rewards is the loyalty program
offered by Marriott International
, Inc. It allows members to earn reward points or airline miles by staying at participating Marriott brand hotels, in addition to other membership benefits. Members can also earn points or miles for groups or events they book at participating Marriott brand hotels.
As of November 8, 2011, the Marriott Rewards program has expanded to include a new hotel brand, AC Hotels by Marriott. Now, members will be able to earn and redeem points at these participating hotels across Spain, Portugal and Italy.
In addition to earning either points or miles for hotel stays, members can also receive Rewards points through partners such as SkyMall, Hertz car rental, and others. Members who apply for a Marriott Rewards credit card earn points based on the amount they spend too, and are automatically upgraded to the Silver elite level.
Rewards points can be redeemed for any of over 250 reward options, including future hotel stays at Marriott brand hotels, merchandise, cruises, spa or golf packages, and more. There are no blackout dates for hotel reward stays at participating locations. Members who choose to earn miles can redeem them with over 30 U.S. and international airlines.
Readers’ Choice Awards 2011.
Loyalty program
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offered by Marriott International
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
, Inc. It allows members to earn reward points or airline miles by staying at participating Marriott brand hotels, in addition to other membership benefits. Members can also earn points or miles for groups or events they book at participating Marriott brand hotels.
As of November 8, 2011, the Marriott Rewards program has expanded to include a new hotel brand, AC Hotels by Marriott. Now, members will be able to earn and redeem points at these participating hotels across Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Members receive benefits such as priority hotel check-in and member-only specials. Frequent travelers can also earn “elite level” benefits with Marriott Rewards, including room upgrades, bonus points or miles, and special gifts. There are four “elite” levels—Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum Premier (the highest level) -– based on the number of nights stayed at Marriott hotels each year. Platinum Premier, although not officially listed, is said to be the top 3% of Marriott Rewards Platinum members based on the number of nights stayed at Marriott hotels each year and tenure in the Marriott Rewards program.In addition to earning either points or miles for hotel stays, members can also receive Rewards points through partners such as SkyMall, Hertz car rental, and others. Members who apply for a Marriott Rewards credit card earn points based on the amount they spend too, and are automatically upgraded to the Silver elite level.
Rewards points can be redeemed for any of over 250 reward options, including future hotel stays at Marriott brand hotels, merchandise, cruises, spa or golf packages, and more. There are no blackout dates for hotel reward stays at participating locations. Members who choose to earn miles can redeem them with over 30 U.S. and international airlines.
Awards
In 2011 Marriott Rewards won 8 Frequent Traveler Awards, including “Hotel Program of the Year” for the Americas, Europe and Africa. Marriott Rewards was also selected as “Best Hotel Loyalty Program” in the About.comAbout.com
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2011.