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Marriott opens Parklane, the first luxury branded hotel resort in Cyprus

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Marriott has just opened Parklane, billed as ‘the first luxury branded resort in Cyprus’.

Parklane is part of The Luxury Collection brand and is described as:

“Surrounded by 100,000 sqm (25 acres) of landscaped gardens, the resort welcomes guests with a picturesque lane that snakes through a verdant grove of evergreen olive, citrus and palm trees – setting the mood for the serene experience that awaits. Three outdoor and one indoor swimming pool (one filled with seawater and one for adults only) glisten in front of the main building, surrounded by cabanas, waterbeds and lounge areas for outdoor dining and drinks.

The perfect seaside gateway is completed with a special all-day facility for children, a luxurious spa area, a vast ballroom, conference facilities, five restaurants, two bars and a 300 meter long sandy beach. The facilities are open throughout the year for work or pleasure to both guests and the general public.”

As a Marriott Bonvoy redemption, it costs 85,000 points per night – or 340,000 points for five nights based on ‘5 for 4’.  Given that cash rates are around €400 in August this is not the greatest deal in the world.  That said, for a 5 night stay, you are roughly at my target redemption value of 0.5p per point.

The hotel allows to you pay a cash supplement on a redemption to upgrade to a bigger or sea view room, although none can take more than three people.

The Parklane website is here if you want to find out more.


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 2024)

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 sign-up bonus 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.

The Platinum Card from American Express

40,000 bonus points and a huge range of valuable benefits – for a 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

(Want to earn more hotel points?  Click here to see our complete list of promotions from the major hotel chains or use the ‘Hotel Offers’ link in the menu bar at the top of the page.)

Comments (113)

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  • Waddle says:

    OT Amex:
    Is there anything preventing me from downgrading my current Platinum to Green and getting the Business Plat? I understand I will not be getting the sign-up bonus. Are there any pitfalls I need to be aware of?

  • Alex says:

    Anyone got a Wheely referral code?

  • Dominic Montgomery says:

    The FT is the paper of business.

    Quite bizarre to see this absent from business lounges and business class.

  • Matt says:

    OT (sorry, but bits…) –
    Will any hotel chain give me credit for two, or preferably three, rooms booked together?
    I will be staying in one (!) of the rooms.
    In the past I’ve used hotels.com in this situation but for a boring reason would prefer to book direct this time.
    Thank you very much…

  • Nick says:

    OT Tesco Mobile

    IS the sim definitely free if you buy a £20 top up in store at the same time?

    at all types of tesco stores?

  • C F Frost says:

    OT. Is there time for that young whippersnapper Rhys to put together a NatWest treatise? In these dire post-Amex days we live in, it’s interesting to note that NatWest rewards convert to Avios at 1.175, and when you factor in a return of 2% on utility bills, and targeted offers of 5% rewards at Waitrose for a £20 plus spend and 10% at Morrison’s for a £50 spend, then there is opportunity. There’s 3% at Groupon for a bit of a circular bonus for the Purchasers among us. And of course with the old doubling-up trick with the site that can’t be mentioned then there is something to be said for keeping it simple. All of this seems to apply for one’s debit card – something I traditionally have had to implore my wife not to use – and i’m not sure if the 1% NatWest credit card Rewards return stacks on top. Perhaps someone here knows. I know, it’s all a bit MSE, but any port in a storm.

  • Bob says:

    OT / Bonvoy seemed to have launched a promo to buy points, 25% off, any advice / hfp article coming up? Thanks

    https://storefront.points.com/marriott/en-US/buy

  • Gordon Ritchie says:

    Was Press Gazette article poorly researched by stating that Guardian and Daily Mail still available at BA. Didn’t BA stop stocking the Mail in Gatwick, Glasgow and Heathrow T3 & T5 lounges last year even in First Class [but DM didn’t appear to resort to an advert advising the fact]! Forgot to mention that The Sun and Times still available.

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