Quick Points: Redeem for sports events, concerts and more through Marriott Bonvoy Moments
To get the most value from your travel rewards, the firm rule is to use them for their intended purpose — in other words, use airline miles for free flights and use hotel points for free hotels.
However, there’s an exception to every rule.
Enter Marriott Bonvoy Moments, a program that allows you to spend your Marriott points for much more than just travel. You can book culinary experiences, sporting events, concerts and more. And if you’re prudent with your redemption, you can get significant value for your points.
But when does it make sense to use Marriott points with Marriott Bonvoy Moments?
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When to book experiences with Marriott points
The answer is simple. TPG estimates Marriott points value to be worth 0.84 cents, on average. If you’re getting more value than that, it’s a good deal.
As an example, two tickets in a Luxury Suite at Wrigley Field sold for 55,000 Marriott points. That’s $467 in Marriott points, per TPG valuations. The package even offers free food and drinks while in the suite.
A similar suite for the same game costs $8,000 and includes 21 suite tickets. Because Marriott’s package includes just two tickets, we can better assess the value by dividing the $8,000 cash price of the suite by the number of tickets included.
$8,000 / 21 tickets = $380 per ticket.
For 55,000 Marriott points, you’re getting two tickets valued at $380 each. That means you’re getting a value of 1.38 cents per Marriott point. That’s 64% higher than the average Marriott points value — an excellent deal.
Related: Ultimate guide to Marriott Bonvoy Moments
If you monitor Marriott Bonvoy Moments with regularity, you’ll see some even more incredible deals pop up. Some you must bid on and some you can “buy now” with points. In the past, we’ve seen things like Super Bowl tickets and outlandish travel packages including suite nights, special culinary experiences and local tours.
You’ll also find things that money can’t exactly buy, such as:
- In-person master classes with Michelin Star chefs.
- Sports playoff tickets to events that are otherwise sold out.
- Exclusive backstage passes to various musical events.
Those are the truly intriguing offers, as they’re “priceless” in a sense. If you see something you’ve always wanted to do, like throw out the first pitch at a baseball game, your Marriott points are worth more than cash.
Bottom line
Marriott Bonvoy Moments aren’t always a good deal — but you’ll find some doozies if you monitor them regularly.
TPG valuations peg Marriott point value at 0.84 cents each, on average. If you’re getting a worse deal than that, you’re better off purchasing your experience with cash (if possible). Keep that 0.84-cent value in mind if you enter a bidding war for a particular experience.
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- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
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| 3X | Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels. |
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Build your loyalty to Delta by applying for the carrier's mid-tier card option, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card. The annual fee is quickly recouped by the card's travel perks, such as an application credit to Global Entry or TSA Precheck, annual companion certificate and so much more. Plus you can fast-track to elite status simply through card spend.Pros
- Earn bonus Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and an Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) waiver when you hit specific spending thresholds with your card within a calendar year
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year
- Statement credit for TSA PreCheck/Global Entry fee (up to $100)
- First checked bag free
Cons
- Doesn't make sense if you don't fly Delta
- SkyMiles aren't the most valuable airline currency
- Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Plus enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding and settle into your seat sooner.
- New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- Enjoy a per-visit rate of $50 per person for Card Members and up to two guests to enter the Delta Sky Club when traveling on a Delta flight.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® after you apply through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- Earn up to 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) with Status Boost® per year. After you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can earn 10,000 MQMs up to two times per year, getting you closer to Medallion® Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion® Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- $250 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees