The Points Mom

Sharing And Transferring Marriott/SPG Points

You can transfer up to 100,000 Marriott/SPG points a year to friends and family. This benefit is available between any two accounts in good standing whether sending or receiving points.  There is a $10 transfer fee. The authorization to transfer Points must be initiated by the member with the Points to be transferred. You execute […]

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The Marriott/SPG Brands Of Hotels

The combined Marriott/SPG Program offers 5 distinct brands of hotels. I am only going to focus on those brands that participate in the Marriott/SPG Program.  These brands are as follows: Luxury-this brand includes Ritz Carlton Resorts, St. Regis Resorts, JW Marriott Resorts, the SPG Luxury Collection, W Hotels and Edition Hotels. Premium-this brand includes Marriott, […]

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Ways To Use Marriott/SPG Points

  Now that you have accumulated all of these Marriott/SPG Points, how can you use these points for free travel? The options are listed below.    1.  Convert Points to Free Nights You can convert your Marriott/SPG points into free nights at Marriott Resorts (and their partner Ritz Carlton Resorts) and SPG Resorts. The number of […]

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About Marriott Bonvoy Points

  As a member of the Marriott Bonvoy program, you can EARN Points. You can then USE these Points for free travel.  As a member of the program, you also have the opportunity to gain Elite Status by paying for stays at Marriott Bonvoy Resorts or by using one of the program’s credit cards. Elite status offers […]

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