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How to Transfer Amex Points to Marriott Bonvoy (2026 Guide)
Marriott Bonvoy has more hotels than any other Amex transfer partner, spanning 30-plus brands from budget-friendly Fairfield Inns to the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis.
By the Point Finder team · Updated 2026-07-17 · Ratios and transfer times verified against issuer transfer pages
- Ratio
- 1:1
- Transfer speed
- Instant
- Alliance
- None
- Type
- Hotel
The short version
Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to Marriott Bonvoy at 1:1, instant. The broadest global hotel footprint among Amex's hotel partners.
Why Marriott Bonvoy Stands Out Among Amex's Hotel Partners
With roughly 9,000 properties across brands like Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Courtyard, and Fairfield Inn, Bonvoy reaches small towns and business hubs most other loyalty programs skip.
The transfer moves points at 1:1, instantly — no waiting period.
How Marriott's Category-Based Dynamic Pricing Works
Marriott eliminated its fixed award chart in March 2022. Every hotel is assigned to one of nine standard categories (plus a handful of ultra-luxury exception properties priced even higher), and the actual points price floats within a range based on cash rate, seasonality, and demand.
The Fifth Night Free Benefit
Every Bonvoy award stay of five nights or more automatically includes the fifth night free — applied at checkout with no separate step.
Bonvoy Points vs. Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts
FHR bookings through Amex Travel include daily breakfast for two, a property credit, guaranteed late checkout, and upgrade potential. Compare both before booking, especially at Category 6-9 hotels where FHR perks carry the most value — but FHR booking access is limited to Platinum, Business Platinum, and Centurion cardmembers; Gold and Business Gold cardholders can transfer points to Bonvoy but don't have FHR access, so this comparison doesn't apply to them.
Sweet spots worth booking
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1-2 select-service hotels | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 5,000-28,000+ points/night off-peakTreat as approximate — as of July 2026, most Marriott award nights price somewhat higher than these figures amid an upward pricing trend, and there is no official published chart to cite exact bounds. |
| Category 4-5 full-service hotels | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 22,000-76,000 points/night depending on demandThe most common redemption tier; treat as approximate — no official chart, and pricing has trended upward through 2026. |
| Category 6-7 upper-upscale and resort properties | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 40,000-105,000 points/nightWatch for shoulder-season pricing at beach and resort destinations; treat as approximate — no official chart, and pricing has trended upward through 2026. |
| Category 8 flagship luxury | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 52,000-140,000 points/night, higher at peakHighest per-point value when cash rate is steep; treat as approximate — no official chart, and pricing has trended upward through 2026. |
| Category 9 ultra-luxury | N/A - use property tier instead | roughly 88,000-152,000 points/night, higher at peakMarriott's highest standard category, distinct from the handful of ultra-luxury exception properties priced even higher; treat as approximate — no official chart, and pricing has trended upward through 2026. |
How to transfer Amex points to Marriott Bonvoy
- 1Confirm you hold an eligible card: Platinum, Gold, Business Platinum, or Business Gold.
- 2Search marriott.com for your dates first to see whether the redemption is worth it.
- 3Select Marriott Bonvoy in the Amex transfer portal and enter the exact number of points.
- 4Recheck availability immediately after the transfer posts.
- 5Book all nights of a 5+ night stay in a single reservation to trigger fifth-night-free.
- 6Compare against Fine Hotels + Resorts for luxury properties before finalizing — note that FHR booking access is limited to Platinum, Business Platinum, and Centurion cardmembers (and their linked Additional Platinum cardmembers); Gold and Business Gold cardholders can transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy but don't have FHR access and should skip this comparison.
Tips before you transfer
- •Search several dates around your travel window since pricing is dynamic.
- •Only transfer points after you've located and priced the exact award night.
- •Off-peak pricing tends to cluster on weeknights and shoulder season.
- •Book five-plus night stays as one reservation to keep the fifth-night-free benefit.
- •Run the math against Fine Hotels + Resorts at Category 6-9 properties.
Frequently asked questions
Can I transfer Amex points to Marriott Bonvoy from any Amex card?
No — requires Platinum, Gold, Business Platinum, or Business Gold.
How long does the Amex-to-Marriott transfer take?
Instant.
Is there still a fixed award chart for Marriott Bonvoy?
No — dynamic, demand-based pricing within nine standard categories (plus a few ultra-luxury exceptions) since March 2022.
Does the fifth-night-free benefit apply to every Marriott property?
Yes, on any 5+ consecutive night award stay booked as one reservation.
Should I use points or Fine Hotels + Resorts for a luxury stay?
Depends on the property and rate — compare both before deciding. Note that FHR access is limited to Platinum, Business Platinum, and Centurion cardmembers; Gold and Business Gold cardholders can transfer to Bonvoy but can't book FHR.
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