How do the new Marriott Bonvoy The O2 suite seating options work?

Regular HfP readers will know that we are big fans of the Marriott Bonvoy suite at The O2 in Greenwich.  This allows you to redeem points for all of the major events, with a full bar and hot buffet thrown in.

In a new development, Marriott Bonvoy has started selling the five ‘bar stool’ seats separately.

If you’ve never been in the suite, let me explain.  Directly in front of the box are two rows of standard arena seating exclusively for users of the suite.  Historically, Marriott only offered enough tickets to fill these seats (12? 16?).

I have NEVER sat in these seats.  Inside the box are five barstool seats in front of a ledge, which directly overlooks the stage.  I ALWAYS sit here.

You have total freedom to get up and walk around the box at any time.  When those magic words “Here’s a track from our new album” appear, you can jump up to get some more food or another drink, or even nip to the loo, without disturbing anyone.

Marriott Bonvoy is now selling these five barstool seats.  This will mean that there will be five additional people in the suite for each concert, which may cause a bit of overcrowding before the event starts.  If I want to sit on a barstool in future, I will need to book one.

There is one major benefit here.  Bonvoy has split the five seats into a package of two and a package of three.  The pair costs the same as a pair of standard seats.  However, the package of three seats is virtually the same price as the pair.  It is nearly ‘buy two, get one free’.

For example, for the Michael Buble concert next week and the Rod Stewart concert on 20th December:

• the package of two barstool seats is 75,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
• the package of three barstool seats is 80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

On a ‘per person’ basis, the package of three is a far better deal.

The Marriott Moments site is here if you want to take a look.

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