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What's a Marriott Bonvoy Point Worth in the UK?
According to our calculations, the average value of a Marriott Bonvoy point is £0.007, or .7 pence—but the value is lower during peak times and higher off peak. We've analysed data from the Marriott website for category 1 - 8 hotels to find out the real value of a Marriott Bonvoy point in the UK so you can find the best way to use your points. Here's what we found.
What are Marriott Bonvoy Points Worth?
On average, Marriott Bonvoy points are worth 0.7 pence each. They're worth more when you book off peak (0.8 pence) and less when you book during a peak time (0.7 pence).
Points are worth the most when booking category 1 hotels (1 pence) and the least when booking category 3 - 6 hotels (.6 pence).
| Value of Marriott Bonvoy points in GBP by hotel category | Off Peak | Standard Rate | Peak | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | £0.012 | £0.010 | £0.007 | £0.010 |
| Category 2 | £0.008 | £0.007 | £0.006 | £0.007 |
| Category 3 | £0.007 | £0.007 | £0.006 | £0.006 |
| Category 4 | £0.006 | £0.006 | £0.005 | £0.006 |
| Category 5 | £0.006 | £0.006 | £0.005 | £0.006 |
| Category 6 | £0.007 | £0.006 | £0.005 | £0.006 |
| Category 7 | £0.007 | £0.006 | £0.006 | £0.007 |
| Category 8 | £0.008 | £0.008 | £0.008 | £0.008 |
| Average | £0.008 | £0.007 | £0.006 | £0.007 |
Methodology
To calculate the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point for the UK, we first used the redemption chart for the US, then converted the data for the UK market.
A one night stay requires either a certain number of points or points + cash. The cash required should be equivalent in value to the difference in points, which we used to find the value of a point. For example, a standard stay in a category 2 hotel requires 12,500 points or $65 + 6,000 points. So by contributing $65 you use up 6,500 fewer points, implying a value of $0.010 per point ($65 divided by 6,500 points).
We then converted the USD cash + points redemption chart to GBP to find the points value for people in the UK using an exchange rate of 1.35 USD/GBP. The chart below shows how we did this for "standard" rate bookings. We also did this for peak and off peak bookings, the results of which are in the table and chart above.
| Calculating the Value of a Marriot Bonvoy Point | Standard Points | Standard Points + Cash (USD) | Implied Marriot Bonvoy Value (USD) | Standard Points + Cash (GBP) | Implied Marriot Bonvoy Value (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 7,500 | $55 + 3,500 Points | $0.014 | £41 + 3,500 Points | £0.010 |
| Category 2 | 12,500 | $65 + 6,000 Points | $0.010 | £48 + 6,000 Points | £0.007 |
| Category 3 | 17,500 | $80 + 8,500 Points | $0.009 | £59 + 8,500 Points | £0.007 |
| Category 4 | 25,000 | $105 + 12,000 Points | $0.008 | £78 + 12,000 Points | £0.006 |
| Category 5 | 35,000 | $140 + 17,000 Points | $0.008 | £104 + 17,000 Points | £0.006 |
| Category 6 | 50,000 | $190 + 25,000 Points | $0.008 | £141 + 25,000 Points | £0.006 |
| Category 7 | 60,000 | $250 + 30,000 Points | $0.008 | £185 + 30,000 Points | £0.006 |
| Category 8 | 85,000 | $440 + 42,500 Points | $0.010 | £326 + 42,500 Points | £0.008 |
| Average | $0.009 | £0.007 |
Data
Here is the data from the Marriott Bonvoy redemption chart that we used to find the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point in the US and the UK.
Value of Marriott Bonvoy points in USD
| Value of Marriott Bonvoy points in USD | Off Peak | Standard Rate | Peak | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | $0.016 | $0.014 | $0.010 | £0.013 |
| Category 2 | $0.011 | $0.010 | $0.008 | £0.010 |
| Category 3 | $0.009 | $0.009 | $0.008 | £0.008 |
| Category 4 | $0.009 | $0.008 | $0.007 | £0.008 |
| Category 5 | $0.008 | $0.008 | $0.007 | £0.008 |
| Category 6 | $0.009 | $0.008 | $0.006 | £0.008 |
| Category 7 | $0.010 | $0.008 | $0.008 | £0.009 |
| Category 8 | $0.010 | $0.010 | $0.010 | £0.010 |
| Average | $0.010 | $0.009 | $0.008 | £0.009 |
Marriott Bonvoy Points + Cash in USD
You can book a hotel for a combination of Marriott Bonvoy points and cash. Here's how much it costs in USD.
| Marriott Bonvoy Points + Cash by Hotel Category | Off Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | £41 + 1,500 Points | £41 + 3,500 Points | £41 + 4,500 Points |
| Category 2 | £48 + 4,000 Points | £48 + 6,000 Points | £48 + 7,000 Points |
| Category 3 | £59 + 6,000 Points | £59 + 8,500 Points | £59 + 9,500 Points |
| Category 4 | £78 + 8,000 Points | £78 + 12,000 Points | £78 + 15,000 Points |
| Category 5 | £104 + 13,500 Points | £104 + 17,000 Points | £104 + 21,000 Points |
| Category 6 | £141 + 19,000 Points | £141 + 25,000 Points | £141 + 30,000 Points |
| Category 7 | £185 + 25,000 Points | £185 + 30,000 Points | £185 + 40,000 Points |
| Category 8 | £326 + 27,500 Points | £326 + 42,500 Points | £326 + 57,500 Points |
Marriot Bonvoy Points + Cash UK in GBP
We've converted the USD chart to GBP so those in the UK can get an idea of what they'll need to pay for peak and off peak stays in different categories of hotel from 1 to 8 when paying with a combination of cash and points.
| Marriott Bonvoy Points + Cash UK by Hotel Category | Off Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | £41 + 1,500 Points | £41 + 3,500 Points | £41 + 4,500 Points |
| Category 2 | £48 + 4,000 Points | £48 + 6,000 Points | £48 + 7,000 Points |
| Category 3 | £59 + 6,000 Points | £59 + 8,500 Points | £59 + 9,500 Points |
| Category 4 | £78 + 8,000 Points | £78 + 12,000 Points | £78 + 15,000 Points |
| Category 5 | £104 + 13,500 Points | £104 + 17,000 Points | £104 + 21,000 Points |
| Category 6 | £141 + 19,000 Points | £141 + 25,000 Points | £141 + 30,000 Points |
| Category 7 | £185 + 25,000 Points | £185 + 30,000 Points | £185 + 40,000 Points |
| Category 8 | £326 + 27,500 Points | £326 + 42,500 Points | £326 + 57,500 Points |
How Many Marriott Bonvoy Points Do You Need?
It takes between 5,000 and 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to book a one-night hotel stay. You'll pay more during peak time, and for higher category hotels. Category 1 hotels require 5,000 to 10,000 points; category 8 hotels require 70,000 to 100,000 points.
| Marriott Bonvoy Redemption Points Chart by Hotel Category | Off Peak | Standard | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 5,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 |
| Category 2 | 10,000 | 12,500 | 15,000 |
| Category 3 | 15,000 | 17,500 | 20,000 |
| Category 4 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Category 5 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 |
| Category 6 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 60,000 |
| Category 7 | 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Category 8 | 70,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |