Marriott

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, operating nearly 9,000 properties across 30+ brands spanning 140 countries, including flagship Marriott Hotels, luxury brands (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels), lifestyle brands (Renaissance, Le Méridien, Westin), extended stay (Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites), select service (Courtyard, Fairfield, Four Points), and budget options (Aloft, Moxy). The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program ties all brands together in one points ecosystem.

Marriott's acquisition of Starwood Hotels in 2016 combined two of the industry's most powerful loyalty programs into Bonvoy, creating one of the largest hotel loyalty programs in the world. Members can earn and redeem Bonvoy points across the full portfolio, with point values varying significantly across brands and locations—luxury properties offer aspirational redemptions while select-service brands allow more frequent practical redemptions.

Booking directly through Marriott.com or the Marriott Bonvoy app consistently provides the best available rates, exclusive member pricing (typically 5–10% below OTA rates), points credit, and access to room upgrades for Bonvoy elite members. The co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit cards accelerate points earning and provide annual free night certificates that often provide more than enough value to offset card annual fees.