Marriott and MGM Resorts roll out details of upcoming loyalty partnership
16.01.2024 - 18:01
/ thepointsguy.com
/ Marriott Bonvoy
Specifics are finally emerging regarding an upcoming partnership between the world's largest hotel company and the largest operator of casino resorts.
MGM Resorts International and Marriott International plan to roll out a widespread loyalty and branding partnership — including the creation of an MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy brand — early this year. The move comes following a break-up last year of a prior loyalty partnership MGM Resorts had with Hyatt.
While a specific start date of the MGM Resorts and Marriott partnership still isn't public, the companies Tuesday released details of how the partnership will look for members of both companies' respective loyalty programs. MGM Resorts properties like Bellagio Las Vegas, Aria Resort & Casino and MGM Grand will be able to book on Marriott's website and the Marriott Bonvoy app.
Those with Silver Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy will earn 10% bonus points on qualifying charges at stays at MGM Resorts. Gold Elite Bonvoy members will earn 25% bonus points on qualifying charges and receive a welcome gift of 500 Bonvoy points per stay.
Platinum Elite members will receive 50% bonus points on qualifying charges, enhanced room upgrades based on availability, access to the priority check-in line, complimentary 2 p.m. late check-out based on availability (this perk is offered during a promotional period through the end of the year) and a welcome gift of either 1,000 Bonvoy points per stay or a $15 food and beverage credit for each night of a stay.
Titanium Elite members will receive 75% bonus points on qualifying charges, enhanced room upgrades based on availability, access to the priority check-in line, complimentary 2 p.m. late check-out based on availability (again, only through the year-end promotional period) and a welcome gift of either 1,000 Bonvoy points per stay or a $15 food and beverage credit for each night of a stay.
Ambassador Elite members will receive 75% bonus points on qualifying charges, waived resort fees, one suite upgrade at a Las Vegas hotel each year for up to a three-night stay, enhanced room upgrades based on availability, complimentary 1 p.m. early check-in and 4 p.m. late check-out based on availability, a welcome gift of either 1,000 Bonvoy points per stay or a $15 food and beverage credit for each night of a stay, complimentary self-parking, priority access on dining and check-in and 15% retail discounts.
The suite upgrade, waived resort fees, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary self-parking and priority access for dining and check-in are part of a promotional period lasting through the end of this year. But a Marriott spokesperson, when contacted by TPG, noted the promotional period benefits will be assessed