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Following the success of the Clare Smyth event at Core last year (see photo below, my wife and I have our backs to the camera), Marriott Bonvoy is running an exclusive dinner with Angela Hartnett at Murano on 8th April.

Angela Hartnett Marriott Bonvoy dinner

There is a pre-meal cocktails and canape reception with Angela followed by a three course meal, with each course paired with a different wine.  You receive a signed cookbook to take home.

Packages are being auctioned, with a minimum bid of 30,000 points for two people.  You can bid here.

There are also packages including a night at the JW Marriott on Park Lane which you can bid for here.

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

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

20,000 points for signing up 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 American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. 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:

and for small business owners:

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.

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Comments (195)

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  • Michael says:
    4 Mar4 March 12:41

    Just out of interest – when did the Hilton card close to new applicants?

  • BJ says:
    4 Mar4 March 12:43

    Too many folks getting way too excited about this partnership IMO. Given the redemption rates to FlyingBlue members themselves it is highly unlikely there will be much of interest except perhaps a few sweet spots. For example, FlyingBlue one way from UK to seAsia in J is from 90k but is more typically 115-145k.

  • AndyF says:
    4 Mar4 March 12:44

    OT: A couple of weeks ago a website was mentioned, that could search though Hilton honours availability throughout the world on selected dates. Does anyone remember this or have the link?

  • RussellH says:
    4 Mar4 March 12:49

    I have just been able to add my Flying Club no. to my KLM flights booked for late spring.

  • Michael says:
    4 Mar4 March 13:02

    OT: Has Marriot Bonvoy always been a Amex MR partner?

    • Anna says:
      4 Mar4 March 13:12

      No, as Bonvoy is a recent invention, I think SPG has been though.

  • BJ says:
    4 Mar4 March 13:27

    OT: I transferred 120k Bonvoy points to BA on Friday. 65k avios in BA today confirming that the 15k Bonvoy bonus (5k avios bonus) still attracts the 30% transfer bonus in the same way as old SPG days. Oddly, it posted as 52k and 13k on BAEC.

    • Colin JE says:
      4 Mar4 March 15:40

      That’s worrying. I transferred 6k points to BA beginning of Feb and still not appeared. When I queried it Marriot said it could take up to 6 weeks.
      Should I be worried?

      • Shoestring says:
        4 Mar4 March 16:03

        yes – should be pretty quick normally, my last transfer was similar to BJ’s ie a couple of days

        these CS staff do like to kick the can down the road, ‘wait 6 weeks, wait 3 months’ etc, not sure if it’s pure laziness or a policy of hoping some people will forget to chase up later…

  • Matt says:
    4 Mar4 March 14:02

    Marriott Peak/Off-peak pricing:
    Does anyone know when this is due to start?
    Called the travel reps in UK today, but they had no clue – said something about “soon”, “maybe some hotels started it already” – but I checked 4 hotels and saw only the standard pricing?

    • Anna says:
      4 Mar4 March 15:04

      I think it’s officially tomorrow, but if they can hold off till the end of April I would be very happy!

  • S says:
    4 Mar4 March 14:13

    Where are the rules for SPG amex free night certificate written? Amex website doesn’t mention restriction on categories.. I thought it was only valid up to 25k/night hotels.

    • Grant says:
      4 Mar4 March 14:49

      That’s my understanding too, but that is based on what I’ve read here rather than anything from Amex / Bonvoy.

    • Mr Dee says:
      4 Mar4 March 19:26

      You can use it for any hotel unto 25k point which would probably exclude certain categories but no issue for any up to 25k points

      • S says:
        4 Mar4 March 19:58

        Where does it actually say that though?

        • Mr Dee says:
          4 Mar4 March 20:48

          I have used 2 and the voucher literally says use for a redemption for up to 25k points? What are you trying to redeem?

        • S says:
          4 Mar4 March 22:10

          I haven’t earnt the voucher yet so cannot see the wording on the voucher. But the limitations *have* to be stated somewhere else. Amex website just says free night voucher, which without further clarification implies free night anywhere.

          I’m sure I’m missing the T&Cs cos Amex cannot expect you to spend £25k without understanding the quite significant limitation, or expect everyone to know because HfP says so!

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