If you happen to’ve seen larger costs these days for redeeming your Marriott Bonvoy factors, you are not alone. Award charges have elevated at a number of Marriott properties — however paid charges are additionally on the rise as effectively. So are you truly getting much less worth on your factors, or do you simply want extra to coincide with the money price?
To reply this query, we repeated our 2022 evaluation from when Marriott first launched dynamic pricing, crunching the numbers on a variety of properties throughout the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
And, sadly, the information reveals that, on common, your Marriott factors are value much less at the moment than they had been just some years in the past.
The truth is, greater than two-thirds of the 51 properties we studied now have decrease common redemption values. General, the worth you may get out of your redemptions at these properties has decreased by greater than 15% — and now sits at 0.7 cents per level.
Right here, we’ll go over how we analyzed the worth of Marriott factors and what the outcomes imply for you.
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Methodology
As famous beforehand, we used the identical methodology from 2022, which occurred shortly after Marriott Bonvoy eliminated printed award charts and switched to dynamic pricing. The 51 properties we have been assessing over the past three years run the gamut when it comes to model, worth and area. They embrace each luxurious and budget-friendly properties, some TPG employees favorites and round 20 properties from Marriott’s checklist of hottest factors redemptions. We imagine they characterize a cross part of Marriott’s 9,000-plus accommodations around the globe.
For these properties, we checked money and award charges for all obtainable dates in Might, June, September, November and December 2025. Then, we divided the money worth by the factors price to calculate a redemption worth for every particular person night time — excluding resort charges, that are imposed on each paid and award stays.
Lastly, we averaged these values for every property and in contrast them to our April 2022 outcomes.
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So, how has the worth of Marriott Bonvoy factors modified in three years of dynamic pricing? Let’s have a look.
General affect of Marriott’s award pricing adjustments
In whole, 35 of our 51 pattern properties (68.6%) noticed a drop within the worth you get from redeeming factors in comparison with 2022. In some instances, these had been minor drops — however different properties noticed a major decline.
For instance, the St. Regis Amsterdam was among the many Most worthy redemptions in 2022, with members receiving a mean worth of 1.21 cents per level. Now, our knowledge reveals that it has dropped to 0.89 cents per level, almost 20% decrease.
And whereas 31.4% of the properties we analyzed now supply the next worth, lots of these had been already under common.
For instance, based mostly on our 2022 searches, you could possibly get a mean worth of 0.47 cents per level at The Westin Toyko. Now, the information reveals that it has elevated to 0.58 cents per level (on common). Nevertheless, each the 2022 and 2025 numbers are effectively under our February 2025 valuation of 0.85 cents and the brand new common of 0.7 cents per level.
There are nonetheless some properties on this checklist the place you possibly can count on to get outsize worth out of your Marriott factors — we’ll element these under. However in the end, the information signifies that your factors might not go as far at the moment as they did a number of years in the past.
We reached out to Marriott for a touch upon our evaluation, and this is what an organization spokesperson for Marriott Worldwide needed to say:
With greater than 9,000 accommodations and demand that fluctuates throughout the yr, dynamic pricing for resort redemptions at instances might lead to larger redemption prices for accommodations in excessive demand markets. It additionally signifies that there are at all times nice offers obtainable. In 2024, members noticed redemption worth starting from 40 bps to 120 bps, with larger worth for longer stays which obtain the fifth night time free. These embrace a few of our hottest locations corresponding to ski resorts, over water bungalows and places the place we’re encouraging members to go to like Maui.
They went on to level out the recognition of varied non-hotel redemptions obtainable by way of this system, together with “residence leases, yachts, residence retail merchandise, and VIP entry to unbelievable experiences — together with Michelin star eating, A-list music performances, and high-profile sporting occasions.”
Regional traits in Marriott valuations
Some areas and sorts of accommodations had been affected greater than others, however one factor was fixed: All classes we studied noticed a major loss in worth, starting from roughly 10% to almost 30%.
Listed below are the traits we’re seeing throughout the next classes:
| Class | Common worth, April 2022 | Common worth, February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. mainland accommodations and resorts | 0.77 cents per level | 0.69 cents per level | -10.0% |
| Hawaii accommodations and resorts | 0.83 cents per level | 0.68 cents per level | -18.2% |
| Excessive-end worldwide resorts | 1.02 cents per level | 0.92 cents per level | -9.86% |
| Europe accommodations | 0.88 cents per level | 0.63 cents per level | -28.4% |
| Asia accommodations | 0.81 cents per level | 0.63 cents per level | -21.6% |
This is a deeper take a look at every of those teams.
US mainland accommodations and resorts
We assessed 23 Marriott properties throughout the U.S. mainland. Fourteen of them — over half — noticed a lower in worth, starting from solely 3% to an eye-watering 44%.
| Property | Common worth, April 2022 | Common worth, February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Arizona | 1.08 cents per level | 0.94 cents per level | -12.9% |
| The West Hollywood Version in California | 0.59 cents per level | 0.70 cents per level | +19.0% |
| The Westin Denver Worldwide Airport in Colorado | 0.66 cents per level | 0.61 cents per level | -7.99% |
| Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Florida | 0.67 cents per level | 0.52 cents per level | -23.0% |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Conference Heart in Kissimmee, Florida | 1.05 cents per level | 1.01 cents per level | -3.64% |
| JW Marriott Marco Island Seaside Resort in Marco Island, Florida | 0.64 cents per level | 0.70 cents per level | +8.80% |
| Moxy Miami South Seaside in Miami Seaside, Florida | 0.61 cents per level | 0.52 cents per level | -15.3% |
| Walt Disney World Swan in Orlando | 0.62 cents per level | 0.54 cents per level | -13.0% |
| Orlando World Heart Marriott | 0.82 cents per level | 0.77 cents per level | -5.99% |
| Courtyard Atlanta Downtown | 1.06 cents per level | 0.59 cents per level | -44.3% |
| Residence Inn Chicago Oak Brook in Illinois | 1.24 cents per level | 0.71 cents per level | -42.8% |
| New York Marriott Marquis in New York Metropolis | 0.82 cents per level | 0.69 cents per level | -15.3% |
| Sheraton New York Instances Sq. Lodge in New York Metropolis | 0.66 cents per level | 0.68 cents per level | +3.76% |
| JW Marriott Essex Home New York in New York Metropolis | 0.66 cents per level | 0.88 cents per level | +34.5% |
| The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Assortment | 0.42 cents per level | 0.67 cents per level | +57.8% |
| TownePlace Suites Portland Beaverton in Oregon | 1.03 cents per level | 0.76 cents per level | -26.7% |
| Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Heart in Nashville | 0.73 cents per level | 0.88 cents per level | +21.1% |
| SpringHill Suites Springdale Zion Nationwide Park in Utah | 0.75 cents per level | 0.47 cents per level | -38.3% |
| Sheraton Grand Seattle | 0.48 cents per level | 0.54 cents per level | +12.5% |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown Arts District in Oklahoma | 0.92 cents per level | 0.77 cents per level | -16.0% |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile | 0.70 cents per level | 0.75 cents per level | +8.18% |
| Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh | 0.97 cents per level | 0.69 cents per level | -28.9% |
| 4 Factors by Sheraton Anaheim in California | 0.52 cents per level | 0.54 cents per level | +2.85% |
Throughout all these properties, we’re now seeing a mean worth of 0.69 cents per level. That is 10% decrease than the worth we noticed in 2022 (0.77 cents per level).
That stated, there are nonetheless some standout award properties on this checklist. As an example, Gaylord Palms provides you with a mean of 1.01 cents per level, and JW Marriott Essex Home gives a mean of 0.88 cents per level.
Nevertheless, many of the above properties provides you with effectively below our present valuation of 0.85 cents per Marriott level. Many are under the brand new common of 0.7 cents per level.
Key takeaway: At many U.S. properties, you are higher off paying on your stick with money and incomes Bonvoy factors to redeem elsewhere.
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Hawaii accommodations and resorts
Our Hawaii pattern set noticed a fair larger drop (18.2%). The truth is, the worth decreased in any respect 4 properties we examined.
| Property | Common worth, April 2022 | Common worth, February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wailea Seaside Resort — Marriott on Maui | 1.18 cents per level | 1.12 cents per level | -5.52% |
| The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Seaside on Oahu | 0.73 cents per level | 0.65 cents per level | -10.5% |
| Waikiki Seaside Marriott Resort & Spa on Oahu | 0.78 cents per level | 0.49 cents per level | -36.9% |
| Residence Inn Oahu Kapolei | 0.62 cents per level | 0.45 cents per level | -27.6% |
On common, you may now get an identical worth at these properties as you’d on the U.S. mainland: 0.68 cents per level.
That stated, the Wailea Seaside Resort — Marriott stays an ideal possibility for redeeming Bonvoy factors, with a mean worth of 1.12 cents per level — effectively above each 2022 and 2025 values.
Key takeaway: Choose Hawaiian accommodations nonetheless supply worth, however crunch the numbers to verify they’re value it.
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Excessive-end worldwide resorts
Luxurious worldwide resorts are historically nice for redeeming factors, and fortunately, this one noticed the bottom drop in worth: a 9.86% lower.
| Property | Common worth, April 2022 | Common worth, February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris On line casino | 1.01 cents per level | 0.81 cents per level | -19.5% |
| Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort | 0.92 cents per level | 0.77 cents per level | -16.8% |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman | 0.89 cents per level | 0.94 cents per level | +4.66% |
| Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay | 0.51 cents per level | 0.57 cents per level | +11.6% |
| The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | 1.79 cents per level | 1.56 cents per level | -13.1% |
| The Bodrum Version in Turkey | 0.79 cents per level | 0.79 cents per level | +0.63% |
| Al Maha, a Luxurious Assortment Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai | 1.22 cents per level | 1.00 cents per level | -18.3% |
Regardless of the drop, the common worth throughout these properties stays a strong 0.92 cents per level — with Al Maha Dubai and The St. Regis Maldives, specifically, nonetheless providing wonderful worth. The truth is, The St. Regis Maldives had the very best common redemption price throughout all properties.
Key takeaway: Reserving worldwide resorts stays among the finest methods to redeem Marriott Bonvoy factors, although you may wish to double-check the numbers to make sure it is a good possibility.
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European accommodations
Marriott’s latest pricing adjustments hit our choice of European accommodations the toughest. This class noticed the most important drop, a disheartening 28.4% lower.
| Property | Common worth, April 2022 | Common worth, February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moxy Vienna Airport | 1.15 cents per level | 0.87 cents per level | -24.7% |
| Courtyard Brno within the Czech Republic | 1.24 cents per level | 0.69 cents per level | -44.7% |
| Moxy Paris Bastille | 0.41 cents per level | 0.48 cents per level | +15.9% |
| The St. Regis Rome | 1.21 cents per level | 0.98 cents per level | -19.5% |
| W Amsterdam | 0.82 cents per level | 0.47 cents per level | -42.1% |
| AC Lodge Krakow in Poland | 0.45 cents per level | 0.45 cents per level | +0.23% |
| London Marriott Lodge County Corridor | 0.61 cents per level | 0.60 cents per level | -1.58% |
| The London Version | 1.10 cents per level | 0.61 cents per level | -44.0% |
| The Madrid Version | 0.95 cents per level | 0.53 cents per level | -43.5% |
Solely three properties didn’t see a major devaluation: The AC Lodge Krakow stayed roughly the identical, and the Moxy Paris Bastille elevated by about 16%.
The opposite seven properties in our pattern pool noticed their common redemption values lower in comparison with 2022. A few these, the Moxy Vienna Airport and The St. Regis Rome, stay an excellent worth on your factors, whereas the remaining are actually sitting effectively under our present valuation of 0.85 cents per level and the brand new common of 0.7 cents per level.
Key takeaway: European accommodations could also be one of many least useful methods to redeem your Marriott factors — however there are nonetheless some gems.
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Asian accommodations
Asian accommodations fared nearly as badly, with a mean lower of 21.6% throughout eight properties.
| Property | Common worth, April 2022 | Common worth, February 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Agra in India | 0.86 cents per level | 0.84 cents per level | -1.61% |
| Factor Bali Ubud in Indonesia | 0.77 cents per level | 0.56 cents per level | -26.6% |
| The St. Regis Bali Resort in Indonesia | 1.00 cents per level | 0.55 cents per level | -44.7% |
| The Westin Tokyo | 0.47 cents per level | 0.58 cents per level | +23.6% |
| Courtyard Iloilo within the Philippines | 0.89 cents per level | 0.59 cents per level | -34.1% |
| The Westin Singapore | 1.17 cents per level | 0.60 cents per level | -49.1% |
| Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 | 0.62 cents per level | 0.62 cents per level | -0.07% |
| W Koh Samui in Surat Thani, Thailand | 0.67 cents per level | 0.71 cents per level | +5.92% |
Half of those noticed solely slight devaluations and even a rise in worth. The Westin Tokyo noticed important enchancment, although the worth you may get there may be comparatively low for Marriott factors.
The 4 accommodations that misplaced worth misplaced quite a bit, between roughly 27% and 49%. This offers our Asian resort pool a mean worth of 0.63 cents per level.
Key takeaway: It is doable to seek out strong worth at Marriott properties in Asia, however it’s not frequent.
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What does this imply for you?
This examine signifies that Marriott Bonvoy factors are actually value solely 0.7 cents every — 17.6% decrease than our February 2025 valuation of 0.85 cents.
Nevertheless, as you possibly can see from the information above, there may be a variety of values throughout the properties we analyzed. We discovered common values as little as 0.45 cents per level, however in addition they reached as excessive as 1.56 cents per level.
Moreover, we noticed notable variation on the particular person property stage as effectively. For instance, the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville got here in with a mean redemption worth of 0.88 cents per level. Nevertheless, some dates over the vacations climbed above 1.2 cents.
This implies there are nonetheless candy spots to be discovered — it is simply extra essential than ever to crunch the numbers and make sure you’re benefiting from your Marriott Bonvoy factors.
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Backside line
Final month, Marriott elevated redemption charges throughout a big a part of its portfolio, and, sadly, the information reveals a notable drop in worth — 0.7 cents per level, down from our present valuation of 0.85 cents.
That stated, there are nonetheless some gems in this system. You possibly can maximize your redemptions by getting a free night time once you use factors for 5 nights (or longer). You may as well use Marriott’s calendar search software to seek out the bottom award charges every month to maximise your factors, and through fashionable journey durations or particular occasions, you might be able to snag above-average redemption worth. Lastly, you at all times have the choice to transform your Marriott factors to airline miles with greater than 40 completely different carriers.
Simply make sure you fastidiously contemplate which redemption possibility makes essentially the most sense on your particular keep — now greater than ever.
