Is Starwood’s autumn hotel promotion worth a look?

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I have already written about the Autumn promotions from Hyatt and Marriott.  Now it is the turn of Starwood Preferred Guest.  (Hilton’s current promo runs until 30th September, Priority Club has yet to announce any Autumn offering.)

SPG’s Autumn effort is called Better by the Night.  It certainly wins prizes for simplicity:

• Earn double base points (2 per $1) on every 1-2 night stay
• Earn triple base points (3 per $1) on every 3+ night stay

In addition, you will earn 250 bonus points for booking via spg.com and 500 bonus points for booking via the Starwood iphone or ipad app.

The promotion runs from October 1st to December 20th.  Not all Starwood properties are participating, so you should check the exclusions list if making a special effort to take advantage of this deal. Registration is not yet open, but will be via this website.

Note that registrations are only allowed up to the end of November, even though the promotion runs into late December. This is clearly not an earth-shattering promotion (I need to see something like ‘stay 2 nights, get 1 free night’ to get really excited!).  However, it is certainly better than nothing and it may be worth moving a 3+ night stay to an SPG property.

Whilst top-end SPG hotel redemptions are (to my mind) astronomically priced and poor value, there are some good deals – especially using ‘cash and points’ rates – at many hotels which makes having a stash of SPG points worth having.

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How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards (September 2025)

There are various ways of earning Marriott Bonvoy points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

The official Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card comes with 20,000 points for signing up, 2 points for every £1 you spend and 15 elite night credits per year.

You can apply here.

Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card

20,000 points and 15 elite night credits each year Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points by converting American Express Membership Rewards points at the rate of 2:3.

Do you know that holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Marriott Bonvoy Gold status for as long as they hold the card?  It also comes with Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed The Platinum Card from American Express in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on The Platinum Card from American Express is increased to 80,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 120,000 Marriott Bonvoy points! The spend target is changed to £10,000 within SIX months of approval. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points indirectly:

• American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• The American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card is doubled to 40,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points! The spend target is changed to £5,000 within SIX months of approval. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

and for small business owners:

• The American Express Business Gold Card (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• The American Express Business Platinum Card (50,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on The American Express Business Gold Card is TRIPLED to 60,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy points! The spend target is changed to £6,000 within three months of approval. The card remains free for the first year. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on The Platinum Card from American Express is increased to 80,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 120,000 Marriott Bonvoy points! The spend target is changed to £10,000 within SIX months of approval. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

The conversion rate from American Express to Marriott Bonvoy points is 2:3.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Marriott Bonvoy points.