Ready to unlock incredible travel experiences with your Marriott Bonvoy points? The Marriott points calendar is your secret weapon for finding the best redemption values, allowing you to stretch your points further and enjoy more luxurious stays. Let's dive into how you can effectively use this powerful tool!
Your Guide to Mastering the Marriott Points Calendar
Marriott Bonvoy's dynamic pricing means that the number of points required for a free night can vary significantly based on demand, season, and even specific dates. This makes the points calendar an essential tool for savvy travelers. While Marriott no longer has a fixed award chart, the calendar view helps you identify "off-peak" dates, where you'll spend fewer points, and "peak" dates, where demand is higher and more points are needed.
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Step 1: Let's Get Started – Are You Logged In?
Before you begin your quest for the perfect points redemption, the very first thing you need to do is log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account.
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Why is this important? While you can browse hotels without logging in, to see the true points availability and accurate pricing, especially for flexible dates, you need to be a recognized Marriott Bonvoy member. Plus, any elite status benefits or free night certificates you might have will only be visible once you're logged in.
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Action: Head over to the official Marriott website (marriott.com) or open your Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. Locate the "Sign In" button, usually found in the top right corner, and enter your credentials. If you're not a member yet, don't worry! It's free to join, and you can sign up on the spot to start earning and redeeming points.
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Step 2: Navigating to the Search Bar
Once you're logged in, you'll be on the Marriott Bonvoy homepage. Your next move is to initiate a hotel search.
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The Power of the Search Bar: This is where your journey to finding a points redemption begins. The search bar is prominently displayed and allows you to input your destination and travel dates.
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Action: Look for the "Where can we take you?" or "Find a Hotel" section. This usually has fields for "Destination" and "Dates."
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Step 3: Crucial Selection – "Use Points / Awards"
This is perhaps the most critical step to unlock the points calendar view. You must explicitly tell Marriott that you're interested in using points, not cash.
QuickTip: Highlight useful points as you read.
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Don't Miss This Toggle! If you search for cash rates, you won't see the points calendar. It's a small but mighty checkbox or toggle.
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Action: Beneath the "Dates" field (or sometimes within the date selection pop-up), you'll see an option that says "Use Points / Awards" or similar. Make sure to check this box or toggle it ON. This instructs the system to display point redemption rates.
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Step 4: Specifying Your Destination
Now it's time to tell Marriott where you want to go!
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Be as Specific or Broad as You Like: You can type in a specific hotel name if you have one in mind, or a city, region, or even an attraction. Being broader initially can sometimes help you discover properties you hadn't considered.
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Action: In the "Destination" field, type in your desired location (e.g., "Paris," "New York City," "The St. Regis Bali Resort").
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Step 5: Unleashing the "Flexible Dates" Option (Your Best Friend!)
This is where the magic of the Marriott points calendar truly shines. While you can input exact dates, using the "Flexible Dates" option will open up a month-by-month view of point requirements, making it incredibly easy to spot off-peak deals.
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The Advantage of Flexibility: Since Marriott uses dynamic pricing, prices fluctuate. By viewing a calendar, you can pinpoint dates where fewer points are required, potentially saving you thousands of points! This is especially useful if your travel dates are not set in stone.
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After clicking on the "Dates" field, you'll likely see a calendar pop up. Look for an option like "My dates are flexible" or "Flexible Dates" (often located at the bottom of the calendar or as a separate checkbox). Check this box.
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Then, you'll usually be prompted to select a "Preferred Month" or a range of months (e.g., "Next 3 Months," "Next 6 Months," or a specific month like "December 2025"). Choose the relevant time frame.
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Step 6: Viewing the Points Calendar
After you've entered your destination and selected "Use Points / Awards" and "Flexible Dates," it's time to hit "Find Hotels" or "Search."
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Interpreting the Calendar: The search results will typically display a list of hotels in your chosen destination. For each hotel, you'll often see a "Browse Dates" or "View Calendar" option. Clicking this will reveal the points calendar for that specific property.
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On the search results page, find the hotel you're interested in.
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Click on "View Rates" or a similar button that usually appears next to the hotel's name.
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This will bring up a detailed view for that hotel. Look for the calendar display which will show the points required for each night. Often, the lowest point rates for a given month will be highlighted in green or marked with a "Low" tag.
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Understanding Peak, Standard, and Off-Peak Pricing
While the old fixed award chart is gone, the concept of peak, standard, and off-peak pricing still exists dynamically:
Tip: Stop when confused — clarity comes with patience.
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Off-Peak Dates: These are the dates where you'll find the lowest point requirements. They typically occur during periods of lower demand, like shoulder seasons or weekdays. Aim for these to maximize your points value.
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Standard Dates: These fall in the middle, representing average demand.
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Peak Dates: These are the most expensive in terms of points, corresponding to high demand periods like holidays, major events, or popular travel seasons.
Step 7: Selecting Your Dates and Booking
Once you've found the ideal dates on the points calendar that fit your points budget, you can proceed with booking.
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Finalizing Your Redemption:
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Action: Click on the dates you wish to book on the calendar.
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The system will then display the room types available for those dates and their corresponding point costs.
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Select your desired room type.
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Review your reservation details carefully, including the total points required, taxes (if any, though award stays usually cover standard taxes), and cancellation policy.
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Confirm your booking. You'll receive a confirmation email shortly after.
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Sub-Heading: Tips for Maximizing Your Marriott Points
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Be Flexible: As emphasized, flexibility with your dates is the single biggest factor in finding great points redemptions.
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"Stay for 5, Pay for 4": When you book five consecutive nights using points, Marriott offers the fifth night free. This is a fantastic way to stretch your points even further! The lowest-priced night among your five nights will be the complimentary one.
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Consider PointSavers: Marriott occasionally offers PointSavers rates, which are discounted award nights at select hotels. These can offer significant savings. Keep an eye out for them on the calendar!
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Check Different Room Types: Sometimes, different room types within the same hotel might have slightly different point costs. It's worth checking if a minor upgrade requires only a few more points, or if a standard room offers an exceptionally good value.
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Points + Cash: For some bookings, Marriott offers a "Points + Cash" option, allowing you to use a combination of points and money. This can be useful if you're a bit short on points or want to conserve them.
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Book in Advance: Popular destinations and high-demand periods tend to get booked up quickly. Booking well in advance gives you the best chance of securing your preferred dates and potentially lower point rates before demand drives them up.
10 Related FAQ Questions
How to Check My Marriott Points Balance?
You can easily check your Marriott Bonvoy points balance by logging into your Marriott Bonvoy account on the official website or through the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. Your current points total will be prominently displayed on your account dashboard.
How to Redeem Marriott Points for Free Nights?
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To redeem Marriott points for free nights, log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account, enter your desired destination and dates, and most importantly, check the "Use Points / Awards" box before searching. Then, select a hotel and choose your room type based on the displayed point rates.
How to Find Off-Peak Marriott Point Redemptions?
The best way to find off-peak Marriott point redemptions is to use the "Flexible Dates" option during your search on the Marriott website or app. This will display a calendar showing the varying point requirements for each night, allowing you to identify the lowest (off-peak) rates.
How to Combine Points and Cash for a Marriott Stay?
When searching for a hotel stay on the Marriott website or app, after selecting "Use Points / Awards," you may sometimes be offered a "Points + Cash" option for specific dates and hotels. If available, you can select this option to pay a portion of your stay with points and the rest with cash.
How to Get the "Stay for 5, Pay for 4" Benefit with Marriott Points?
To get the "Stay for 5, Pay for 4" benefit, simply book a continuous stay of five or more nights using only Marriott Bonvoy points. The system will automatically deduct the points for the lowest-priced night from your total.
How to Transfer Marriott Points to Another Member?
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You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to another member by completing a Point Transfer Request form online or by calling Marriott Bonvoy customer service. Both accounts must be in good standing, and there are limits to the number of points that can be transferred annually.
How to Use a Marriott Free Night Certificate?
To use a Marriott Free Night Certificate, log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account and initiate a hotel search. When viewing available rooms, the option to apply your certificate will appear if the hotel's point value for that night is within the certificate's limit. You can also combine it with up to 15,000 points.
How to Know When Marriott Points Expire?
Marriott Bonvoy points expire if your account is inactive for 24 consecutive months. To keep your points from expiring, you need to have a qualifying activity (earning or redeeming points) at least once every 24 months.
How to Earn More Marriott Bonvoy Points?
You can earn more Marriott Bonvoy points by staying at Marriott properties, using a Marriott co-branded credit card for everyday purchases, participating in Marriott Bonvoy promotions, booking qualifying meetings and events, and utilizing Marriott's partners like Hertz car rentals or their dining program.
How to Book Marriott Bonvoy Moments with Points?
Marriott Bonvoy Moments are unique experiences (e.g., concerts, culinary events, sports) that you can redeem your points for. To book them, visit the Marriott Bonvoy Moments website and browse the available experiences, then bid on or redeem points for the ones that interest you.
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