Marriott International and MGM Resorts Reveal More Partnership Details

February 22, 2024

Marriott International and MGM Resorts Partnership

🔃 Update Feb 22, 2024): MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand and Excalibur are now bookable via Marriott Bonvoy.

🔃 Update (Feb 01, 2024): New York-New York Hotel & Casino, MGM Collection is now bookable via Marriott Bonvoy. A quick look at pricing for a one-night stay today shows $121 or 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. That seems to be the only property available for now. (HT: reddit)

➡️ Original article (Jan 16, 2024): Marriott International and MGM Resorts announced last July an exclusive long-term strategic licensing agreement. That also included the creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.

Starting this year, MGM Resorts destinations will be available for booking on Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app.

As for the value of this partnership, it is underwhelming to say the least. But there are some benefits for members of both programs. Check out more details below.

Benefits

Here are the benefits based on Marriott Bonvoy membership level on qualifying stays:

Silver Elite

10% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges

Gold Elite

25% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
Welcome gift of 500 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay

Platinum Elite

50% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability  
Priority Check-In Line
Complimentary 2:00 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability)*
Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or $15 F&B credit per night of stay

Titanium Elite

75% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability  
Priority Check-In Line 
Complimentary 2:00 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability)*
Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or $15 F&B credit per night of stay

Ambassador Elite

75% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on Qualifying Charges
Waived resort fee*
One suite upgrade at a Las Vegas Hotel per year, up to 3-night stay* 
Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability  
Complimentary 1:00 p.m. early check-in and 4 p.m. late checkout (subject to availability)*
Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or $15 F&B credit per night of stay
Complimentary self-parking*
Priority access on dining and check-in*
15% retail discounts

* Available during a promotional period ending December 31, 2024.

Additionally, coming soon, MGM Rewards members who have also enrolled in Marriott Bonvoy will be able to transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to their MGM Rewards account or transfer MGM Rewards Points to their Marriott Bonvoy account.

Status Match

MGM Rewards Gold and above members can also link their accounts to their Marriott Bonvoy accounts and tier match directly into the Marriott Bonvoy program to enjoy exclusive benefits when they stay at thousands of participating Marriott Bonvoy properties.

MGM Rewards Gold -> Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite
- Ultimate reservation guarantee
- Free in-room Wi-Fi
- Late checkout (based on availability)
- 10% Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points on eligible spend

MGM Rewards Platinum -> Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite**
- Ultimate reservation guarantee
- Free in-room Wi-Fi
- 2 p.m. checkout (based on availability)
- 25% Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points on eligible spend
- Enhanced room upgrades (based on availability)

MGM Rewards NOIR -> Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite**
- Ultimate reservation guarantee
- Your24™ check-in and check-out flexibility
- Free in-room Wi-Fi
- Lounge access
- Ambassador service
- Nightly upgrade awards
- 4 p.m. checkout, based on availability
- 75% Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points on eligible spend
- Enhanced room upgrade, including select suites (based on availability)