When I got the email from Marriott’s PR team, I was really hoping that I would be providing two updates: 1) I was hoping that they’d “seen the light” and would offer MGM Platinum members (which requires an insane 200,000 Tier Credits) Bonvoy Titanium or at *least* Platinum, since that is where useful Bonvoy benefits start (potential suite upgrades, free breakfast, guaranteed 4pm checkout at most properties)…. and 2) I was hoping that they had seen the light and would offer Bonvoy Platinum members (or even Titanium) a guaranteed 4pm or even a guaranteed 2pm checkout – not just subject to availability which is almost worthless since any hotel agent can just say no for any reason.
Well, neither of these things have happened. Benefits have been tweaked but not largely improved. I’ll go ahead and say what I’ve said before – this program largely only benefits the top tiers at both companies. Marriott Bonvoy Ambassadors ($23k and 100 nights in a year) and MGM Noir (Invite only tier above MGM Platinum) get real benefits worth talking about.
And it’s one sided, with the status match only working in one direction, from MGM to Bonvoy – and again with only Noir members of MGM getting a “real” status with Bonvoy.
Bonvoy Gold and Silver simply don’t have meaningful, guaranteed benefits – and that is all that any MGM member that isn’t “invite only” Noir level will get.
Here’s the note from Marriott:
On January 1, 2025, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy destinations will offer updated benefits to Marriott Bonvoy members who book stays on Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app.
Please see below for the unique benefits based on Marriott Bonvoy membership level on qualifying stays:
Silver Elite
- 10% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
Gold Elite
- 25% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
- Welcome gift of 500 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay
Platinum Elite
- 50% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
- Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or $20 F&B credit* per night of stay
- Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability
- Discounts to select shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, subject to availability
- 10% retail discount at participating shops, exclusions apply
- Complimentary 2:00 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability)
- Priority Check-In Line
Titanium Elite
- 75% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
- Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or $20 F&B credit* per night of stay
- Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability
- Discounts to select shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, subject to availability
- 10% retail discount at participating shops, exclusions apply
- Complimentary 2:00 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability)
- Priority Check-In Line
Ambassador Elite
- 75% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
- Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or $20 F&B credit* per night of stay
- Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability
- Discounts to select shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, subject to availability
- 15% retail discount at participating shops, exclusions apply
- Complimentary 4:00 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability)
- Priority Check-In Line
- VIP check-in lounge access at W Las Vegas
- Complimentary 1:00 p.m. early check-in
- Waived resort fee
- One suite upgrade at a Las Vegas Hotel per year, up to 3-night stay
- Complimentary self-parking
- Expedited valet and taxi service
- Guaranteed hotel reservations within 24 hours
- Fine dining priority reservations
- Dedicated lines at participating restaurants, buffet, cashiers cage
- VIP line access to select nightclubs in Las Vegas
- Priority access at select shows and entertainment venues
- Priority access at pool cabana, spa and salon reservations
*$30 F&B credit* per night of stay at W Las Vegas
The MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy tier matches will also be updated to the following:
- MGM Rewards Noir -> Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
- MGM Rewards Platinum -> Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite
- *NEW* MGM Rewards Gold -> Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite
- *NEW* MGM Rewards Pearl -> Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite”
For more information on the benefits there is a FAQ here.
Let me know what you think of the MGM / Bonvoy partnership….
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