See England v Japan rugby in VIP style with Marriott Rewards points – ends Friday

Apologies for the short notice on this but hopefully someone can still take advantage.

Marriott Rewards is offering VIP packages to the England v Japan game on Saturday 17th November at Twickenham.

The auction closes at 5pm on Friday and has been neglected to date.

There are three packages on offer.

Package 1 and Package 2 are the same (click here):

• Tickets to watch the England vs. Japan game from a Hospitality Pitch View Suite (November 17, 2018)
• Access to a private balcony to view the match
• Three-course meal prior to kick-off
• Beverage package including beer, wine and soft drinks until one hour after the final whistle
• Match day souvenir tickets, match day programs and accreditations
• Experience is for two people

Current bids as at 3pm Thursday are 55,000 points and 57,000 points, which I would value at around £275.  Given the price of hospitality it is a bargain.

The third package includes a room (click here):

• Tickets to watch the England vs. Japan game from a Hospitality Pitch View Suite (November 17, 2018)
• Access to a private balcony to view the match
• Three-course meal prior to kick-off
• Beverage package including beer, wine and soft drinks until one hour after the final whistle
• Match day souvenir tickets, match day programs and accreditations
• Single-night stay in a Pitch View Suite at the London Marriott Hotel Twickenham (Check-in November 17, 2018 – Check-out November 18, 2018)
• Experience is for two people

There is only a single bid on this so far, at the minimum price of 75,000 points.  Someone could get a very good deal here.

PS. If you are not a regular Head for Points visitor, why not sign up for our FREE weekly or daily newsletters? They are full of the latest Avios, airline, hotel and credit card points news and will help you travel better. To join our 70,000 free subscribers, click the button below or visit this page of the site to find out more. Thank you.

How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards (June 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.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 15th July 2025, the sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card is TRIPLED to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. This would convert into 25,000 Avios or into 40 other airline schemes. It would also get you at least £300 of Marriott hotel stays based on our 0.5p per point low-end valuation. Other T&C apply and remain unchanged. Click here for our full card review and click here to apply.

You can apply here.

Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card

60,000 points (to 15th July) 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.

The Platinum Card from American Express

50,000 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)

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)

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.