Note: The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are governed by and incorporate the full Marriott Bonvoy & Miles & More Preferred Partnership Terms and Conditions here.

• Why is Marriott Bonvoy partnering with Miles & More?

  This Preferred Partnership enhances travel and lifestyle experiences and provides more value for Miles & More and Marriott Bonvoy members.

• What status levels are offered through this Preferred Partnership?

  The Preferred Partnership provides members of Marriott Bonvoy and Miles & More with the opportunity to elevate their status and more.

  • Miles & More Senator and HON Circle Members are eligible to receive Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status for a minimum of 12 months after registration, provided the member is continually a Miles & More SEN or HON, respectively. For example, if an eligible Miles & More SEN or HON member registers for the Preferred Partnership in October 2025, then the Miles & More members will receive Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status through the end of 2025, all of 2026, and through to the end of February 2027. Thereafter, the Miles & More Senator and Hon Circle Members will retain their Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status, with no re-registration required, as long as they maintain their status in the Miles & More Program.

• How do you qualify for the benefits?

  To be eligible to participate, members must be a Member of both Miles & More and Marriott Bonvoy and have both their Accounts in good standing. Additionally, members must link their Accounts and register to receive benefits.

• How do I link my Miles & More and Marriott Bonvoy Accounts?

  Members can visit the dedicated page and select “Link your accounts” to link the two Accounts. Please note that the first and last name of both Accounts must match for the registration to be processed.

• What are the benefits of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status?

  Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite¹ status includes the following benefits (subject to Terms and Conditions):

  • Exclusive member rates
  • Complimentary enhanced Wi-Fi
  • Ultimate Reservation Guarantee
  • 25% bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible hotel purchases
  • 2 p.m. Late Checkout (Based on availability)
  • Elite Welcome Gift of Marriott Bonvoy points
  • Enhanced Room Upgrade (Based on availability)

  ¹Benefits vary by hotel and brand. Room upgrades and other benefits are offered when and where available. For more information on Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, visit here.

• In addition to status benefits, what are the other “points and miles” benefits I will receive and how do they work?

  Earn 40 Miles & More Points on each Qualified Stay, (up to a maximum of 120 Miles & More Points per year). This is in addition to Marriott Bonvoy^® points or Miles & More Miles. These Miles & More Points significantly boost your progress towards higher status levels with Miles & More, offering exclusive benefits and privileges. A “Qualified Stay” means at least 2 consecutive paid nights in one of the following participating hotel brands:

  • AC Hotels
  • Aloft
  • Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy
  • Autograph Collection Hotels
  • City Express
  • Courtyard
  • Delta Hotels
  • Design Hotels
  • Edition
  • Four Points
  • SpringHill Suites
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites
  • Moxy Hotels
  • Protea Hotels
  • Four Points Flex
  • Residence Inn
  • TownePlace Suites
  • Element by Westin
  • StudioRes
  • Marriott Executive Apartments
  • Marriott Hotels
  • Sheraton
  • Marriott Vacation Club
  • Le Meridien
  • Renaissance Hotels
  • Tribute Portfolio
  • Gaylord Hotels
  • MGM Collection
  • Ritz-Carlton
  • St. Regis
  • JW Marriott
  • The Luxury Collection
  • W Hotels
  • Westin

  Members are required to ensure that the account holder name in both their Miles & More account and their Marriott Bonvoy Account match so that Points and Miles Offerings may be posted to the respective Account.

• When will I receive my Miles & More Points and/or Miles and/or Marriott Bonvoy points?

  You should allow up to six-to-eight weeks after check-out for Miles & More Miles and/or Points and/or Marriott Bonvoy points to post to the Account.

• Does a customer have to be a member of both Marriott Bonvoy and Miles & More programs to participate?

  Yes. Customers can join Miles & More here and Marriott Bonvoy here. Members must then link their Accounts and register.

• What do I need to do to receive the preferred benefits?

  To be eligible to participate, you need to be an active member of both programs. Additionally, you must register and link your Marriott Bonvoy and Miles & More accounts. For certain Preferred Partnership benefits, you must hold elite tier status in one or both programs. For full Preferred Partnership benefits and qualification requirements, see the Preferred Partnership Terms and Conditions.

• How do I link my Marriott Bonvoy and Miles & More accounts?

  Go to the dedicated page and select “Link your accounts” to link the two Accounts.

  Please note that the first and last name of both accounts must match for the registration to be processed.

• How do members register for the Preferred Partnership?

  Members can register here.

  • Visit the partnership landing page located here.
  • Log in to your Miles & More Account.
  • Join Marriott Bonvoy or Miles & More, if you are not already a member.
  • Follow instructions to link your Miles & More and Marriott Bonvoy Accounts to receive preferred benefits.
  • The updated status will be reflected in the member’s Marriott Bonvoy membership account within 2 business days for all successful status match registrations.

• Once a member has complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold status, can the member reach higher Elite status?

  Yes. However, members must meet the criteria, as defined in the Marriott Bonvoy Program Rules, to receive higher Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.

• If I already have Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status or higher, can I register for the Preferred Partnership?

  This benefit cannot be applied to members who have a Marriott member status above Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, or if the member has Gold Elite Status. Refer to the Preferred Partnership Terms & Conditions for more information.