Marriott hotel brands: An overview

Marriott Bonvoy has over 30 hotel brands in more than 10,000 global destinations. While some other hotel loyalty programs have opted to bring properties from acquired brands into their existing brands, Marriott Bonvoy has generally not been hesitant to add a new brand to its program. Hence, the number of Marriott brands will likely continue to grow.

But for now, there are 37 Marriott hotel brands, including its new Series by Marriott brand. Here’s what you should know about each Marriott brand.

Marriott brands overview

Marriott Bonvoy splits its brands into four categories:

Luxury: Edition, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels
Premium: Autograph Collection Hotels, Delta Hotels, Design Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Le Meridien, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Clubs, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Renaissance Hotels, Sheraton, Tribute Portfolio and Westin Hotels & Resorts
Select: AC Hotels, Aloft Hotels, City Express by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels and SpringHill Suites
Longer stays: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Element, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Executive Apartments, Residence Inn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, StudioRes and TownePlace Suites

These categories give you a general idea of the type of service and accommodation to expect at properties within each brand.

I’ll discuss each brand in more detail in the following sections. Marriott hasn't placed its new Series by Marriott brand into any of these four categories yet, but I assume it will fall into the Select category and will hence discuss it in that section of this article.

You'll usually earn an elite qualifying night per night stayed and 10 points per dollar spent; however, I'll note the brands that earn at lower rates.

Luxury Marriott brands

The Marriott Bonvoy portfolio includes six luxury brands.

Edition

Edition is a Marriott brand focused on being a collection of individualized hotels that offer a curated taste of the locale alongside exceptional style and service. The brand claims to offer a new generation of luxury, but one of the most iconic aspects of the brand for me is the faux fur throw that usually appears somewhere in each room.

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JW Marriott

JW Marriott’s motto is “stay in the moment,” and the brand focuses on offering guests ways to be mindful, present, nourished and together.

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Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton is known for its personalized service and thoughtful amenities. The brand strives to create extraordinary moments for its guests.

Properties often offer an impressive Ritz-Carlton Club to those staying in club-level rooms, but you won't get access to it as a Marriott elite status benefit. However, if you have The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, you can use the club-level certificates you get as a perk of the card to upgrade select rates to a club-level room at properties that offer these room types.

The information for The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

In addition to standard Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts, there’s also The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

St. Regis is one of the top two Marriott brands, competing for the top spot with the Ritz-Carlton brand.

Pool at the St. Regis Aruba — Pool at The St. Regis Aruba Resort. LAUREN WASSUM/THE POINTS GUY

The St. Regis motto is “the best address,” but the brand is well known for its signature rituals. For example, each St. Regis property prepares a locally inspired bloody mary cocktail. You’ll also find afternoon tea, midnight supper and evening rituals at each St. Regis property.

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The Luxury Collection

Marriott groups The Luxury Collection into its set of luxury brands, even though it’s a collection. The main aspect connecting properties in The Luxury Collection is a passion to help guests become familiar with the destination and connect with local culture.

Al Maha dubai — AL MAHA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT & SPA, DUBAI/MARRIOTT

Two of my favorite Marriott stays have been at properties belonging to The Luxury Collection: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai and The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket in Thailand. In both cases, I learned more about the destination through resort activities and conversations with friendly staff members.

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W Hotels

W Hotels is a luxury lifestyle brand focused on design and experiences. Many travelers love W and its trendy, youthful vibe.

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Premium Marriott brands

Marriott offers 12 premium brands that are a step below the previously discussed luxury brands. However, most premium Marriott brands still offer full-service properties with well-appointed rooms, well-stocked gyms and other amenities.

Autograph Collection Hotels

Autograph Collection is a collection of distinctive independent hotels that strive to offer memorable stays and unique perspectives.

Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico. KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY

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Delta Hotels

The motto of the Delta Hotels brand is “simple made perfect.” This brand is relatively basic compared to other premium Marriott brands, but it focuses on offering things such as workspaces, solid food and simple yet seamless service.

Delta Puerto Vallarta two queen room — Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico. KYLE OLSEN/THE POINTS GUY

This focus on simplicity extends to the brand’s Delta Pantry lounges, which you can access with select room types or as a Marriott Platinum Elite member or higher. They offer self-serve snacks and drinks.

Design Hotels

Design Hotels is made up of independent, design-driven hotels rooted in locality and culture.

I recently stayed at my first Design Hotel, the Ion Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels, after seeing it highlighted on Marriott's website many times. This hotel is small and relatively isolated, but it fits perfectly into its remote landscape.

Gaylord Hotels

Gaylord Hotels’ motto is “making moments together extraordinary.” Most properties offer impressive garden atriums, water parks and pools to help families and friends spend memorable time together.

Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center — Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in California. MARRIOTT

You’ll find various dining options and entertainment on-site at Gaylord Hotels, so you don’t need to leave the property for a well-rounded family vacation.

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Le Meridien

Le Meridien hotels and resorts often feature a modern, European-inspired design. Instead of a lobby, guests find a Le Meridien Hub with flexible areas to gather and socialize. In Le Meriden Hubs, you can purchase craft coffee during the day and cocktails at night.

Many Le Meridien properties also offer chic conference and meeting spaces.

Marriott Hotels

Marriott Hotels offers modern, thoughtful designs in a familiar, inviting setting. Most properties in the Marriott Hotels brand offer a great room perfect for connecting with others, working or unwinding with an evening cocktail.

Petra Marriott Hotel in Jordan. RYAN SMITH/THE POINTS GUY

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Marriott Vacation Clubs

The Marriott Vacation Clubs is a collection of Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club and Westin Vacation Club properties in both resort and city destinations.

Properties in these brands usually offer spacious villas, on-site activities and family-friendly amenities. You can become an owner of properties in these Marriott Vacation Clubs, but you can also book stays using Marriott points or cash without becoming an owner.

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy

The MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy lets you book participating MGM Resorts destinations through Marriott Bonvoy. This means you can earn and redeem Marriott points for stays at select MGM Resorts.

MGM Grand Las Vegas — MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUY

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Renaissance Hotels

Renaissance Hotels are designed to help you explore the neighborhood around you. Properties usually provide on-site Navigators who can help you discover local events and exhibitions.

hotel room — Renaissance Orlando Resort — Disney Springs Area. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY

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Sheraton

The Sheraton brand motto is “where the world comes together.” Indeed, Sheraton properties in more than 70 countries are often well equipped to host conferences, meetings and events.

Most Sheraton properties offer comfortable public areas with various seating types — including a common table and booths — well suited for conversations, work, drinks and other gatherings.

Sheraton Universal Hotel in Orlando. TARAH CHIEFFI/THE POINTS GUY

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Tribute Portfolio

The Tribute Portfolio brand is a collection of independent hotels and resorts with striking designs and the ability to connect guests with the places they visit.

When I think of the Tribute Portfolio, the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel immediately comes to mind. This hotel overlooks a retired KLM 747 and offers daily tours inside the aircraft. I highly recommend booking a tour since doing so will let you sit in the seats, check out the crew rest and even see the black box.

737 Suite, bedroom, Corendon New-West Hotel Amsterdam — Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. MELISSA KLURMAN/THE POINTS GUY

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Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin properties often offer amenities and activities focused on well-being. The brand is known for its Westin Heavenly Bed and lavender balm, which help you “Sleep Well.”

Many properties also offer affordable gear lending kits and have staff who lead group runs. Most Westin properties provide healthy dining options via an “Eat Well” menu as well.

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa in French Polynesia. ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY

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Select Marriott brands

Marriott also offers 10 select brands that offer fewer services and amenities at a lower cost. I'll also discuss the new Series by Marriott brand in this section, as I expect Marriott will eventually consider it a select brand.

AC Hotels

The AC Hotels brand provides purposefully designed rooms and public areas. Rooms often feel sparse but are usually functional. You’ll find European-inspired food-and-beverage offerings at AC Hotels.

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Aloft Hotels

Aloft Hotels offers playful, industrial-chic properties that are “different by design” (as described in the Aloft Hotels motto). Many Aloft Hotels are dog-friendly, and some offer Camp Aloft amenities for children.

Aloft Tampa Downtown — ALOFT TAMPA DOWNTOWN/FACEBOOK

You can buy cocktails and snacks at the XYZ bar, swim at the pool, play billiards in a public area and enjoy Drybar amenities in your room.

City Express by Marriott

City Express properties offer practical guest rooms and lobbies suitable for coworking. Plus, all guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast made from local ingredients at City Express by Marriott, City Express Junior by Marriott, City Express Suites by Marriott and City Express Plus by Marriott hotels.

Unfortunately, you’ll only earn 5 base points per dollar and one elite night credit per two qualifying nights at City Express.

Courtyard by Marriott

Properties in the Courtyard brand usually offer flexible lobby spaces, on-site bistros for morning and evening meals, 24-hour gyms and other amenities such as pools or outdoor patios. Rooms usually feature plush bedding and flexible workspaces.

Fairfield by Marriott

Fairfield by Marriott properties provide comfortable rooms, flexible lobby spaces for working and relaxing, 24-hour fitness centers and markets with snacks and essentials.

Fairfield Inn and Suites New York Midtown — FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES NEW YORK MIDTOWN MANHATTAN PENN STATION/FACEBOOK

Some Fairfield properties also offer pools and outdoor spaces. And as long as you’re staying at a Fairfield outside of the Asia-Pacific region, you’ll enjoy hot breakfast each morning as part of your stay.

Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points properties usually serve locally crafted beer on tap and offer comfortable rooms. I’ve enjoyed several Four Points properties outside the U.S., including in Bogota, Colombia; Seoul, South Korea; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Each of these properties featured thoughtful amenities and comfortable rooms at modest rates.

Four Points Flex by Sheraton

Four Points Flex by Sheraton (originally introduced as Four Points Express) offers comfortable rooms at a low price. You can purchase a local breakfast, but you won’t find many other amenities at Four Points Flex by Sheraton properties. Unfortunately, you’ll only earn 5 base points per dollar and one elite night credit per two qualifying nights at Four Points Flex by Sheraton.

Moxy Hotels

The Moxy Hotels brand offers a fun, playful common area with plenty of space to work and relax. You’ll check in at the bar, where you’ll usually get a welcome drink. Later in your stay, you can order drinks and snacks from the bar. You’ll find games, often including foosball and board games, scattered about the common spaces.

Moxy Hotels won the TPG Award for Best Affordable Hotel Brand in 2023. But the downside of Moxy is that the rooms are often surprisingly small and usually don’t have a real chair, closet or desk. However, I'll still stay at Moxy Hotels when the price (or award rate) is right.

Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront. JAMIE PAGE DEATON/THE POINTS GUY

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Protea Hotels

Protea Hotels is the largest hospitality brand in Africa. Most properties offer locally inspired designs, full-service restaurants and meeting spaces. Guest rooms are usually comfortable, but they vary significantly across the brand. Unfortunately, you’ll only earn one elite night credit per two qualifying nights and 5 base points per dollar spent at Protea Hotels.

Series by Marriott

Series by Marriott is the newest Marriott Bonvoy brand. It is designed to bring midscale and upscale regional brands under the Marriott Bonvoy umbrella while still letting these brands maintain their identity. However, guests can expect essentials like free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea during their stays.

We don't yet know how Series by Marriott will participate in Marriott Bonvoy, including earning rates and elite benefits. However, we do know that Concept Hospitality Private Limited's flagship brands — The Fern, The Fern Residency and The Fern Habitat — will join Series by Marriott, though we don't yet have a timeline.

SpringHill Suites

SpringHill Suites offers slightly larger rooms with desks, couches (sometimes with trundle beds) and West Elm decorations.

As I originally wrote this article, I was sitting at a comfortable desk in the SpringHill Suites Boston Logan Airport Revere Beach. SpringHill Suites properties also offer complimentary breakfast to all guests.

Marriott brands for longer stays

Marriott Bonvoy also offers eight brands designed for longer stays. Properties in these brands often offer in-room kitchenettes, additional space and less-frequent housekeeping services.

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy offers private bedrooms, a separate living room, a full kitchen and an in-unit washer and dryer in each accommodation. There’s a host on-site, and you’ll find a 24-hour fitness center. However, you'll only earn 5 base points per dollar spent at Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy locations.

Element

Element hotels are extended-stay hotels with a wellness focus. You’ll find bikes to borrow at Element locations, as well as a 24-hour self-service laundry facility, a motion fitness center, a Restore pantry with snacks and drinks, and nature-inspired spaces. Breakfast is complimentary at Element hotels outside of the Asia-Pacific region. When staying at most Element properties, you can enjoy a complimentary glass of organic wine or beer at Relax evening receptions.

Element hotels offer standard guest rooms, studio suites and one-bedroom suites, each with filtered water, a fully equipped kitchen and spacious closets. These hotels also welcome dogs that weigh 40 pounds or less. However, you'll only earn 5 base points per dollar spent at Element locations.

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy

Through the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform, you can book homes in over 100 destinations throughout the U.S., Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Marriott Homes and Villas — HOMES & VILLAS BY MARRIOTT BONVOY

All the homes are professionally cleaned and inspected, so you can avoid some of the issues you might otherwise face when renting a vacation home through other platforms. I've stayed at two different Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties in Europe and found both stays went smoothly. Unfortunately, you'll only earn 5 base points per dollar spent at Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy locations.

Marriott Executive Apartments

Marriott Executive Apartments serve as temporary housing in 16 countries, including China, India and Thailand. Apartment sizes range from studios to three bedrooms, and on-site amenities include 24-hour security, a social area, a fitness center and a business center.

Unfortunately, you’ll only earn one elite night credit for every three qualifying nights and only 2.5 base points per dollar spent at Marriott Executive Apartments locations. You also won’t enjoy elite benefits when staying at Marriott Executive Apartments locations.

Residence Inn

Residence Inn properties offer spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and plenty of room to spread out.

You’ll find a modern fitness center, free grocery delivery, complimentary hot breakfast and a 24-hour market at most Residence Inn locations. Unfortunately, you'll only earn 5 base points per dollar spent at Residence Inn locations.

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Through Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, you can book apartments and boutique hotels in over 40 cities, including London, Los Angeles and New York City. Sonder prides itself on each property's uniqueness, but you'll always find keyless entry, fast Wi-Fi and a 24-hour digital concierge. Keep in mind, though, that you'll only earn 5 base points per dollar spent at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy locations.

StudioRes

StudioRes is Marriott's most basic extended-stay option. StudioRes properties offer a refrigerator, a stove top and a microwave in each studio, but guests must bring their own cookware, dishes and utensils. You can bring your pets to StudioRes properties, and there are on-site self-serve laundry facilities and a gym at each property. However, housekeeping is only offered on a weekly basis.

Unfortunately, you won't earn any elite night credits on StudioRes stays and just 4 base points per dollar spent.

TownePlace Suites

TownePlace Suites properties are usually a step below Residence Inn properties. However, each TownePlace Suites location still offers hot breakfast and spacious suites with full kitchens. Unfortunately, you'll only earn 5 base points per dollar spent at TownePlace Suites locations.

Bottom line

The positive side of Marriott having 37 brands is that you have a good idea of what to expect when you book a property belonging to a specific brand. Know, though, that it can be difficult to keep track of what each of the 37 brands offers, including what types of benefits are available if you have Marriott elite status. For example, I often have to reference my article on Marriott breakfast benefits before booking a hotel to see whether I can expect breakfast during my stay as a Titanium Elite member.

To learn more about top Marriott hotels, see the following guides:

But for now, there are 37 Marriott hotel brands, including its new Series by Marriott brand. Here’s what you should know about each Marriott brand.

Marriott brands overview

Marriott Bonvoy splits its brands into four categories:

Luxury: Edition, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels
Premium: Autograph Collection Hotels, Delta Hotels, Design Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Le Meridien, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Clubs, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Renaissance Hotels, Sheraton, Tribute Portfolio and Westin Hotels & Resorts
Select: AC Hotels, Aloft Hotels, City Express by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels and SpringHill Suites
Longer stays: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Element, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Executive Apartments, Residence Inn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, StudioRes and TownePlace Suites

These categories give you a general idea of the type of service and accommodation to expect at properties within each brand.

You'll usually earn an elite qualifying night per night stayed and 10 points per dollar spent; however, I'll note the brands that earn at lower rates.