Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Marriott offers 35,000-point certificates with certain credit cards, which can be used for free nights at participating hotels. The certificates can be earned through the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card. The certificates can be redeemed for nights costing up to 35,000 points, and can be topped off with up to 25,000 points for nights costing up to 60,000 points. The certificates can be used for multiple-night stays and can be combined with other points or certificates. However, resort fees must still be paid, and cancellations must be made carefully to ensure the certificate is redeposited.
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Marriott 35,000-point certificates offer a free night at participating hotels, with the option to top off with up to 25,000 points for higher-priced nights. The certificates can be earned through certain credit cards and can be used for multiple-night stays. However, resort fees must still be paid, and cancellations must be made carefully. The certificates can be used at various Marriott properties, including the Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge and the Marriott Mena House Cairo. The best way to get solid value from the certificates is to aim high and use them for stays that cost close to 35,000 points per night. With the new ability to top off certificates with up to 25,000 points, the possibilities for redemption have increased. As one TPG staffer noted, “You can use a Marriott 35,000-point certificate to book a night at a hotel that would otherwise cost $263, making it a decent use.”
The certificates are a valuable benefit for Marriott credit card holders, offering a free night at participating hotels with the option to top off with additional points. With careful planning, the certificates can be used to book high-value stays and maximize redemption value.
And, as we all know, “free” nights are only free if you don’t factor in the annual fee on your credit card.
Author: Evan Null
