A JW Marriott hotel is heading for Berlin

Whilst you will have to wait until 2022 for this, it looks like Berlin will become to be one of the best cities in Europe for high-end Marriott Bonvoy hotels.

As well as having one of the few The Ritz Carlton hotels in Europe, on a prime position in Potsdamer Platz, Berlin has what I consider to be the best Marriott in Europe (reviewed here). There are plenty of other Marriott Bonvoy options too.

From 2022, a JW Marriott will be added to the mix. It has taken over what used to be a 4-star Maritim Hotel on Stauffenbergstraße, pictured above. This is close to the existing Berlin Marriott and The Ritz Carlton.

Marriott will have to work hard to pull this off. It is not reducing the room count, which will remain at 505 and is high for a luxury property. A lot of money will need to be spent if it intends to outclass the Marriott, which is smaller and has recently had its own refurbishment. It is always good to have more options though.

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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:

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

and for small business owners:

• American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Business Platinum (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.