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In July 2023, Marriott and MGM Resorts® announced the details of a new partnership. With it, Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn and redeem points at MGM’s 17 resorts. Several MGM Resorts’ properties have been integrated into the Luxury Collection (Bellagio Resort & Casino), Autograph Collection (ARIA Resort & Casino and The Cosmopolitan), and Tribute Portfolio (Park MGM). The Delano has also been rebranded as the W Las Vegas. While benefits for elite members have been extended since last year, there are several tweaks and additions that went into effect today, January 1st.
When booking any MGM Resorts property through Marriott.com, elite members enjoy the following benefits (new benefits are in bold):
Silver Elite
- 10% Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points on qualifying stays
Gold Elite
- 25% Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points on qualifying stays
- Welcome gift of 500 Marriott Bonvoy® points per stay
Platinum Elite
- 50% Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points on qualifying stays
- Enhanced room upgrades, based upon availability
- Priority check-in
- Complimentary 2:00 PM late checkout (based upon availability)
- Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points per stay or $15 food & beverage credit per night of stay
- Discounts to select shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, based on availability
- 10% retail discount at participating shops (exclusions apply)
Titanium Elite
- 75% Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points on qualifying stays
- Enhanced room upgrades (based upon availability)
- Priority check-in
- Complimentary 2:00 PM late checkout (based upon availability)
- Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points per stay or $15 food & beverage credit per night of stay
- Discounts to select shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, based on availability
- 10% retail discount at participating shops (exclusions apply)
Ambassador Elite
- 75% Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points on qualifying charges
- Waived resort fees
- One suite upgrade at a Las Vegas hotel per year (up to a three-night stay)
- Enhanced room upgrades (based upon availability)
- 4:00 PM late checkout (based upon availability)
- Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points per stay or $15 food & beverage credit per night of stay
- Complimentary self-parking
- 15% retail discount at participating shops (exclusions apply)
- VIP check-in lounge access at W Las Vegas
- Discounts to select shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, based on availability
- 1:00 PM early check-in (24 hours’ notice required)
- Expedited valet and taxi service
- Guaranteed hotel reservations within 24 hours
- Fine dining priority reservations
- Dedicated lines at participating restaurants, buffets and cashiers cages
- VIP line access to select nightclubs in Las Vegas for member and a guest
- Priority access at select shows and entertainment venues
- Priority access at pool cabana, spa and salon reservations
Additionally, Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members will receive a $30 food and beverage credit per night at the W Las Vegas.
Lower-level MGM Rewards members will now also be able to link their accounts to receive benefits at Marriott Bonvoy® properties. The matched levels are:
- MGM Rewards Pearl: Marriott Bonvoy® Silver Elite
- MGM Rewards Gold: Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite
- MGM Rewards Platinum: Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite
- MGM Rewards Noir: Marriott Bonvoy® Ambassador Elite
Prior to now, only MGM Rewards Gold and higher members were offered status matches.
Anthony’s Take: I was sad to see the partnership between MGM Rewards and World of Hyatt® end. While that was a bit more lucrative, the new partnership with Marriott Bonvoy® offers some decent perks.
(Image Credit: MGM Rewards.)
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