Tips for Redeeming Points

Ready to Use Your Points?
Need some information before you begin? You’ll find many of the answers listed below that can guide you through the redemption process.

Reserve with Marriott Rewards points

1. How do I use points for a stay at a Marriott hotel?
Reserve with Marriott Rewards points
If you have enough points at the time of reservation, your reward certificate will be forwarded electronically right to the hotel.
Nothing to take--just show up!
Learn more about "E-Certificates"
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2. How do I use points for a stay at The Ritz-Carlton?
Reserve with The Ritz-Carlton Rewards points
If you have enough points at the time of reservation, your reward certificate will be electronically forwarded to the hotel. You need not take any actions; everything will be taken care of for you.
Learn more about "E-Certificates".
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3. What if I don't have enough points at the time of my reservation to redeem my hotel reward?
If you have the required amount of points at the time you first make (or later modify) your reward reservation, your points will automatically be deducted from your account when you submit your new (or modified) reservation.

If you do not have enough points at the time you first make (or later modify) your reward reservation, you can still reserve your room. When you make your reservation, be sure to select the option to "Use Marriott Rewards Points" for your hotel stay. Your room will be reserved, but your reward redemption will not be processed. You will receive an email confirmation of your room reservation only.

Before your stay, you will either have to purchase points (can purchase 50,000 points per account per year) or make additional stays to earn enough points to cover the difference.

Once you have enough points for your stay, you can order your reward online. Use the Look Up Reservations link to find your reservation, then use the Order your reward certificate link.


Your points will be redeemed for your stay, and you will receive an email confirmation of your reward order along with a reminder of your reservation information.


Please note that your hotel reward e-certificate will be accessible at your hotel upon check-in. You will not receive a certificate by mail.
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4. What if I'm checking in within 48 hours for a reward redemption hotel stay?
To use points for a stay within 48 hours, please call Marriott Reservations by consulting our
Worldwide Reservations directory
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5. How do I use points for air miles?
Once you have requested air miles rewards, mileage will be transferred to your frequent flyer account.
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6. How do I use points for car rentals, rail tickets, cruises, travel packages, sporting or leisure events, or shopping and gifts?
  1. Choose a reward
  2. Review the Terms & Conditions.
  3. If applicable, make a reservation with the reward provider (most made by phone) and indicate you want to use Marriott Rewards points.
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7. How do I use points for merchandise?
Go directly to Marriott Rewards Merchandise and Gift Cards
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8. How do I get express delivery of my certificate?
Paper certificates cost $10 and may take 10 business days to arrive in the US; up to 4 weeks elsewhere. E-certificates for reward stays at Marriott hotels, require about 24 hours to process.
For express delivery, contact Marriott Rewards Customer Service:
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9. How do I cancel a reward?
To cancel a hotel reward, look up your reservation and select the option to "cancel."  Both your reservation and reward certificates will be cancelled.
 
For all other reward cancellations, please contact Marriott Rewards Customer Service.  All points will be credited to your Marriott Rewards account.
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