A few days ago, Marriott announced that Suite Night Awards expiring on June 30 would be extended through December 30. However, it appears there was an IT issue, and Free Night Awar...

It feels like a century has passed since I last wrote an article here (mostly because I was lazy). Hey, folks, I’m back. I actually hadn’t stayed at a hotel purely for leisure in a...

JW Qufu is one of the very few hotels I’ve favorited in the Marriott app. Its unmatched design, richly textured atmosphere, superb location, and a team full of thoughtful ideas mak...

The Free Night Award + points option is now live, but unfortunately you can only top off by up to 15,000 points. For example, a 35,000-point certificate can only be used for awards...

According to Marriott’s official website, Travel Packages are no longer available for redemption. Any hotel certificates previously obtained through a Travel Package will be conver...

Marriott has confirmed that it will start including required resort fees when you search for hotels. This is a huge help when comparing prices, since at least travelers will no lon...

Marriott has added Ritz Carlton Cruises as a partner. Marriott points can be redeemed for cruise fares, spending can earn points, and you can earn Marriott Elite Nights while cruis...

Right now, transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott points gives a 50% bonus, raising the ratio from 1:1 to 1:1.5. The offer runs until Dec. 24. But personally, I think Marr...

An email offer just went out: AMEX Marriott co-branded cards can now enroll in a promotion to earn 10x points on purchases made with PayPal at merchants (2x base points + 8x bonus...

The third week's deals have been updated. The slightly better one is Marriott gift cards at 20% off. Sales start on the 20th, with $100, $250, and $500 denominations available. Per...

From September 1 through September 30, converting hotel points to UA miles earns a 30% bonus. You need to register first through the link below before transferring points for it to...