If I book and pay for multiple rooms, do I get Elite Night Credits for all of them?

No. You only earn Elite Night Credits for the one room you personally stay in . You can earn points on up to three rooms on the same dates if you stay in one of them and pay a Qualifying Rate or redeem points for all rooms.

Do I earn credits if I book a room for someone else using my points?

No. If it is a Gifted Award Redemption Stay where you are not staying, then neither you nor the guest earns points, Elite Night Credits, Qualifying Nights, or Qualifying Stays , and the guest does not receive elite benefits.

Do award nights booked with points count toward status?

Yes. An Award Redemption Stay counts as a Qualifying Stay and earns Elite Night Credits for the room you stay in. Exception: no Elite Night Credit is awarded for an Award Redemption Stay at StudioRes .

Do all hotel brands give one Elite Night Credit per night?

Most do, but there are notable exceptions: 0.5 Elite Night Credit (ENC) per Qualifying Night (1 ENC per 2 Qualifying Nights): City Express , Four Points Flex , Protea Hotels , Series by Marriott 0.33 Elite Night Credit (ENC) per Qualifying Night (1 ENC per 3 Qualifying Nights): Marriott Executive Apartments 0 Elite Night Credits (ENC): StudioRes Also, many branded Residences do not participate in Marriott Bonvoy, so nights there may not count.

Can I earn Elite Night Credits from meetings or events?

Yes. With Marriott Bonvoy Events, you earn 1 Elite Night Credit for every 20 room nights booked and actualised, up to 20 Elite Night Credits per contract .

Can I earn credit for stays completed before I joined Marriott Bonvoy?

Yes, sometimes. You can request credit for a stay completed within 30 days before enrolment , as long as you provide a paid receipt within one year of the stay. Quick way to remember it: Elite Night Credits are like stamps for nights you personally stay. Paying for extra rooms, or gifting a stay where you are not present, does not add extra stamps.

Marriott Bonvoy Elite Benefits Comparison

Q: How do I earn an Elite Night Credit?

You earn Elite Night Credits for each Qualifying Night that is part of a Qualifying Stay at a participating property. In practice, that means your Marriott Bonvoy number must be on the booking, you must book a Qualifying Rate or redeem points, and you must personally stay in the room.

The definitive guide to elite status perks. Compare specific benefits per brand level across all Marriott brands—covering Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador tiers.

ENC

All

Pts/$1

All

Welcome Gift

SilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmb.

Late Checkout

SilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmb.

Room Upgrade

SilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmb.

Lounge Access

SilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmb.

Room Type

SilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmb.

Reservation Guarantee

SilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmb.

AC Hotels

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

$10 F&B

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

$10 F&B

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

$10 F&B

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Aloft Hotels

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Autograph Collection

Resort differs

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

citizenM

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

City Express

1 per 2 nights

—

500 pts

$25

500 pts

$25

500 pts

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$50

$50 + 45,000 points

Courtyard

Resort differs

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

BreakfastIf lounge closed

500 pts

$10 F&B

$50

Choose one

BreakfastIf lounge closed

500 pts

$10 F&B

$50

Choose one

BreakfastIf lounge closed

500 pts

$10 F&B

$50

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available; outside US/CA only)when lounge closed: breakfast for member +1

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Delta Hotels

Resort differs

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Design Hotels

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Edition

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200 + 90,000 points

Element

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Fairfield

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Four Points

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Four Points Flex

1 per 2 nights

—

250 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

$25

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

$25

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$50

$50 + 45,000 points

Gaylord Hotels

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

$10 F&B

1,000 pts

$100

Choose one

$10 F&B

1,000 pts

$100

Choose one

$10 F&B

1,000 pts

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

JW Marriott

Resort differs

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Le Méridien

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Marriott Executive Apartments

1 per 3 nights

2.5

—

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

Marriott Hotels

Resort differs

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

MGM Collection

1 per 1 night

—

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

Moxy Hotels

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

$10 F&B

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

$10 F&B

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

$10 F&B

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Outdoor Collection

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

$100

1,000 pts

$100

1,000 pts

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Protea Hotels

1 per 2 nights

—

250 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

$50

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

$50

Choose one

Breakfast

500 pts

$50

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Renaissance Hotels

Resort differs

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Choose one

BreakfastIf no lounge

1,000 pts

$10 F&B

750 ptsIf no lounge

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

Lounge Access (where available)no/closed lounge: breakfast for member +1 or 750 pts/night

$100 backstop

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Residence Inn

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Ritz-Carlton Reserve

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200 + 140,000 points

Series

1 per 2 nights

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$50

$50 + 45,000 points

Sheraton

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Springhill Suites

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$50

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

St. Regis

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200 + 140,000 points

StudioRes

—

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$50

$50 + 45,000 points

The Luxury Collection

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

The Marriott Vacation Clubs

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

—

The Ritz-Carlton

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

1,000 pts

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200 + 140,000 points

TownePlace Suites

1 per 1 night

—

250 pts

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Choose one

500 pts

Amenity

$25

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$100

$100 + 90,000 points

Tribute Portfolio

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

W Hotels

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Westin

1 per 1 night

—

500 pts

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Choose one

Breakfast

1,000 pts

Amenity

$100

Priority Late Checkout

2p.m.

4p.m.

—

Enhanced Room

Suites Included

—

Lounge Access (where available)

—

$200

$200 + 90,000 points

Elite Night Credits FAQ

You earn Elite Night Credits for each Qualifying Night that is part of a Qualifying Stay at a participating property. In practice, that means your Marriott Bonvoy number must be on the booking, you must book a Qualifying Rate or redeem points, and you must personally stay in the room.

Marriott Terminology

Understanding the specific language used by Marriott Bonvoy is essential for navigating the Loyalty Program effectively. Here are the primary phrases and acronyms found in the sources:

Status and Night Tracking

Elite Night Credit (ENC): The credit earned for a night stayed at a Participating Property that counts toward achieving or renewing Elite status.
Qualifying Night: A night that counts toward status, specifically one that is part of a stay at a “Qualifying Rate” where the member personally stays and pays.
Qualifying Stay: One or more consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity, provided the member pays a Qualifying Rate and personally stays.
Annual Qualifying Spend: The total amount of money spent on Qualifying Charges (currently $23,000 USD) required within a calendar year to reach Ambassador Elite status.
Eligible Status Year: The calendar year in which a member meets the requirements for a specific Elite tier.

Redemption and Upgrades

Award Redemption Stay: A stay booked using Points or a Free Night Award.
Free Night Award (FNA): A certificate issued via credit cards, promotions, or choice benefits that covers the cost of one night.
Nightly Upgrade Award (NUA): Formerly known as SNA (Suite Night Awards), these are confirmable upgrades to premium rooms or suites on a per-night basis.
PointSavers™: A specific award type that offers point savings for stays during limited periods.
Stay for 5, Pay for 4: A benefit where members only pay for four nights when redeeming points for five consecutive nights.

Elite Benefits and Guarantees

Elite Welcome Gift (EWG): A benefit for Gold Elite members and above, offering choices like points, food and beverage credits, or breakfast, depending on the brand.
Ultimate Reservation Guarantee (URG): A protection where, if a property cannot honour a reservation, they must pay for nearby accommodation and provide cash and point compensation.
Your24™: A benefit for Ambassador Elite members allowing them to request a specific 24-hour check-in and check-out window.
Annual Choice Benefit: A reward selected by members who reach 50 or 75 Elite Night Credits in a year.

Property Types and Channels

Participating Property: A hotel or resort that officially participates in the Marriott Bonvoy program for earning and redeeming.
Marriott Channels: Official booking methods, including the Marriott website, mobile app, or Customer Engagement Centres.
Participating Outlet: A restaurant, spa, or other facility where members can earn points even without an overnight stay.
HVMB: Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, the brand’s short-term home rental platform.

Quick tip

Treat this glossary as shorthand. Marriott’s official terms and property-level rules can add edge cases, so when something matters (crediting, eligibility, compensation), always verify against the terms for your booking.

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