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Room Upgrade Information

Marriott Rewards Program
Upgrading to a preferred view room or larger suite is only 5,000 points away at some Marriott brand hotels and resorts.
Depending on the hotel, you can get an upgrade reward by using Marriott Rewards points or by paying directly. In addition to your regular Marriott Rewards hotel reward, you will need an upgrade reward for each night in an upgraded room.

Please note: you can only use upgrade rewards when you are redeeming points for a hotel stay; you cannot use upgrade rewards to upgrade a paid room.

More Important Tips

Point Upgrades

Paid Upgrades

Upgrade rewards are available for 5,000 points each. Most rooms require only one upgrade reward per night. However, some hotels require two or more upgrade rewards per night, depending on the view or room type. Availability varies by hotel. At select hotels you can pay for an upgrade on a cost per night basis. The specific price varies by hotel and will be charged to your room during your stay. No Marriott Rewards points are involved with paid upgrades.
How to upgrade

For example, after booking a standard room for 78,000 points, here's three upgrade scenarios:
Point Upgrade
Upgraded Room Points/Cost
3 nights at Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort Ocean view room 78,000 points +
(5,000 points x 3 nights) =
78,000 + 15,000 =
93,000 points
Point Upgrade — Two Upgrade Rewards/Night
Upgraded Room Points/Cost
3 nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Ocean view room 78,000 points + 5,000 points
x (2 upgrades/night x 3 nights)=
78,000 + 30,000 =
108,000 points
Paid Upgrade
Upgraded Room Points/Cost
3 nights at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Superior view room 78,000 points + ($25* x 3 nights) =
78,000 points + $75

 

*This is just an example. Each hotel determines the specific cost at that property.
You can find specific upgrade requirements when booking your Marriott Rewards reservation online. Be sure to:
  • Select the option for "Marriott Rewards Redemption" when checking rates & availability
  • Review the room description and rate rules for specific upgrade requirements

More Important Tips

  • Upgrade reward requirements vary by hotel and by season
  • Most rooms require only one upgrade reward per night. However, in some cases, depending on the view or room type, multiple upgrade rewards may be required for each night
  • Most resorts require upgrade  for rooms with special views, such as ocean or bay view. All Residence Inn and (TownePlace Suites) require upgrade  for 2-bedroom or penthouse suites. Marriott Vacation Club International locations require upgrade for 3-bedroom suites
  • Some upgrade require payment in local currency and cannot be purchased with Marriott Rewards points. So be sure to check the room description when you book online
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