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Marriott Rewards GlossaryUsing Marriott Rewards points is easy. First, search for a hotel using Find & Reserve. Then, reserve a room using Marriott Rewards points online. That's it.
If this is your first time using points, or if you need a refresher, try our easy tutorial
.Occasionally, certain Marriott specials present the opportunity to earn bonus points in addition to great rate savings. Keep an eye out for these specials and you could be enjoying a free vacation sooner that you think.
E-certificate
Reserving hotel rewards at any Marriott brand hotel will generate an "e-certificate" that will be available at your chosen hotel upon check-in. In the past, a paper certificate was mailed to you and you had to present it at the hotel. For a small fee, you still have the option to redeem for a paper certificate, but with an e-Certificate, once you make the reservation, your work is done (provided you have enough points to redeem). All that's left to do is arrive for your stay.
Elite Membership
If you stay with Marriott a certain number of nights in a given year, you qualify automatically for upgrade to one of our three Elite member levels-Silver, Gold and Platinum. With Elite membership, you are entitled to additional exclusive benefits as one of our very best customers.
Marriott Cheque
With your Marriott Rewards points you can choose to redeem for Marriott Cheques that work like cash at any of more than 2700 Marriott hotels worldwide.
Member Exclusive Specials
Occasional, limited-time offers made available to Marriott Rewards members only. Specials include hotel rate discounts, partner offers, bonus points or miles, among others.
Mileage Reward
Marriott Rewards points can be transferred to miles in any partner airline frequent flyer program. Conversion rates may differ for different airlines; click here for more information.
Night Earnings vs. Point Earnings
In addition to the points earned with each stay, Marriott also tallies the number of nights you stay with us. While points are good toward free vacations, free flights and other great rewards, nights are the basis for qualification for Elite member status, which entitles you to additional benefits.
Points
With each Marriott stay, members earn points good toward free vacations, free flights and other great rewards. Stay more. Earn more.
Points vs. Miles
All Marriott Rewards members can choose their earning preference. Members can earn either: points, good toward free nights and other great rewards, or miles in their favorite frequent flyer program. You can view and change your earning preference easily through your Marriott Rewards online account.
PointSavers Hotel Reward
Points go farther with PointSavers-limited-time, reduced point vacation offers.
Reward Category
Marriott Rewards categorizes hotels into 7 levels based on rate, amenities, location, and services offered. The rewards points necessary for a stay at each successive level increase from Category 1 through Category 7.
Reward Code
Each reward available through Marriott Rewards is assigned a unique Reward Code that makes it easy to search for and recall specific reward details.
Standard Hotel Reward
Use your Marriott Rewards points for a hotel stay in a standard hotel room (extra points required for room upgrades such as rooms with desirable views, larger rooms and suites, enhanced amenities, etc.)
Stay
A stay is defined as all registered consecutive nights spent at the same participating hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
Stay Anytime Hotel Reward
With a Stay Anytime Hotel Reward, you may add 100% more points over Standard Rewards to override blackout dates and certain other restrictions.
Travel Packages
Marriott frequently combines several elements of a trip-hotel, car, airfare and others-into attractively priced specials known as packages. Look for these special offers throughout Marriott.com and Marriott Rewards.
Travel Partner
Marriott Rewards offers great rewards through a number of international partner hotels, airlines, retail stores, car rental agencies and others.
Upgrade
Your Marriott Rewards points can be used at select Marriott properties to purchase room upgrades including such as larger rooms, improved views, and enhanced amenities.