The Points Mom

Earn Airline Miles Instead of Points at Marriott/Ritz And Starwood Resorts

As a members of the Marriott/SPG Points program, we know you can earn Marriott/SPG points when staying at a Marriott, SPG or Ritz Carlton Resort.  In fact, Marriott/SPG members earn (depending on the brand of Marriott hotel) five to ten points for every eligible dollar spent at these properties.  But what if you are in the market for airline miles instead?

Although the earning capacity for miles on a stay at a Marriott/SPG/Ritz is much less than the earning capacity for points, Marriott has numerous airline programs in which you can opt to earn miles during your stay instead of points.  The number of miles you earn on your stay and possibly on other hotel charges depends on the airline.  Click here to can see all of the airlines in the program  program as well as the mileage earning potential on your stays.