Marriott and MGM Resorts are starting the New Year with a roll out of enhanced perks through their loyalty partnership.
As of January 1, 2025, Marriott Bonvoy Elite members staying at MGM Resorts will enjoy boosted benefits, including reciprocal elite recognition, points earning, and redemption opportunities, as well as points transfers between programs.
Marriott Bonvoy Boosts Benefits for MGM Collection Stays
In 2024, Marriott and MGM launched a long-term partnership with multiple components, marking a significant collaboration between the two hospitality giants.
Under the partnership, MGM Rewards members are able to access benefits at Marriott properties, while Marriott Bonvoy members are eligible to earn points and redeem for nights at MGM properties.
When first introduced, these benefits were only confirmed through the end of 2024. However, it’s now been announced that the perks will continue into 2025 with some enhancements. Keep in mind, to take full advantage of these benefits, you’ll need to book directly through the Marriott.com website or the Marriott Bonvoy app.
Several MGM properties have been integrated into the Luxury Collection giving Marriott Bonvoy members even more options to stay and earn points, including the Bellagio Resort & Casino and ARIA Resort & Casino, while the Delano has also been rebranded as the W Las Vegas.
As of January 1, 2025, when booking any MGM Resorts property, Marriott Bonvoy Elite members can enjoy the following benefits:
Silver Elite:
- 10% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on qualifying stays
Gold Elite:
- 25% Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on qualifying stay
- 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 $20 USD food & beverage credit per night of stay (increased from $15 USD previously)
- 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 $20 (USD) food & beverage credit per night of stay (increased from $15 previously)
- 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 $20 (USD) food & beverage credit per night of stay (increased from $15 previously)
- 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 members 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 (USD) food and beverage credit per night at the W Las Vegas.
Taking a quick look, there are three notable changes:
- Higher food and beverage credit: $20 per night of stay for Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members (previously $15)
- Discounts to select shows: now available to Platinum Elite members based on availability (previously available only to Titanium and Ambassador Elite members).
- Retail discounts: 10% for Platinum and Titanium Elite members and 15% for Ambassador Elite members (previously available to only Ambassador Elite members)
While these changes are overall positive, it’s little unfortunate that valuable benefits such as the resort fee waiver, suite upgrades, and 4 PM late checkout are still exclusive to Ambassador Elite members—a status that’s difficult for most to achieve.
It would be great if they could at least consider extending the 4 PM late checkout to Titanium Elite members, providing more differentiation from Platinum Elite status.
The announcement also didn’t include any information about the possibility of status matching from Marriott to MGM. This benefit was previously available when MGM was partnered with Hyatt, and its absence here is noticeable for members hoping to maximize value across programs.
However, MGM Rewards members can now link their accounts to receive benefits at Marriott Bonvoy properties, with the status match program extended to include MGM Rewards Pearl members:
- 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
The Marriott Bonvoy MGM partnership encompasses 17 MGM properties in Las Vegas and US. Of those properties, five are directly affiliated with Marriott collection brands:
- Bellagio Resort & Casino
- ARIA Resort & Casino
- Park MGM
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- The Delano Las Vegas
Meantime, 12 properties are marketed under the encompassing MGM Collection With Marriott Bonvoy brand:
- Vdara Hotel & Spa
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
- The Signature at MGM Grand
- Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
- New York-New York Hotel & Casino
- Luxor Hotel and Casino
- Excalibur Hotel & Casino
- Borgata (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
- Beau Rivage (Biloxi, Mississippi)
- MGM Grand Detroit (Michigan)
- MGM National Harbor (Maryland)
- MGM Springfield (Massachusetts)
Earning Points
Marriott Bonvoy members earn Bonvoy points and elite night credits at MGM properties as if they were staying at most Marriott brands:
- The baseline earning rate is still 10 Marriott Bonvoy points per $1 (USD) in qualifying charges
- Multipliers on Bonvoy points for elite members will apply
- Members will earn one elite qualifying night per night at participating MGM properties
- Stays at participating MGM properties will code as Marriott spend when paid with a co-branded card
However, there are a few key points to keep in mind:
- Stays must be booked through Marriott sales channels (e.g. Marriott website and app) for them to count as a qualifying stay; stays booked through other channels, including with MGM directly, won’t earn Bonvoy points or elite nights
- Resort fees and taxes won’t count towards Marriott Bonvoy qualifying charges
- Room charges and other qualifying charges for Marriott Bonvoy won’t earn MGM Rewards Tier Credits or MGM Rewards Points
Restaurant, bar, entertainment, spa, and retail charges won’t count as qualifying charges for Marriott Bonvoy, but will for MGM Rewards - Free Night awards and points may be redeemed for stays at participating MGM Resort properties, but resort fees must still be paid, unless you’re an Ambassador Elite member.
Conclusion
Marriott and MGM Resorts are kicking off 2025 with enhanced perks in their loyalty partnership. Benefits that were set to expire at the end of 2024 will now continue for Marriott Bonvoy Elite members at MGM Resorts, with perks varying by status level.
As of January 1, 2025, guests at MGM Resorts can enjoy expanded Marriott Bonvoy benefits, including reciprocal elite recognition, points earning and redemption opportunities, and points transfers between programs.
Keep in mind, in order to take advantage of the benefits, you’ll need to book directly through the Marriott.com website or through the Marriott Bonvoy app.