Marriott Bonvoy launches its annual British Grand Prix points auctions

Marriott Moments, the ‘experiences’ platform for Marriott Bonvoy, has a partnership with the Mercedes – AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team. This means that exciting redemption opportunities are available for all F1 events.

The packages for the 2024 British Grand Prix are now available – click here for the Marriott Moments home page.

To be honest, these tend to go for silly numbers of points so don’t set your heart on winning any of them. Savvy redeemers look abroad to the packages offered for some of the more obscure European races where bargains can be had.

One package is ‘Buy It Now’, however.

Here are the headlines for the packages that Marriott Bonvoy is offering via this link (filter venue by ‘Silverstone’):

• Enjoy VIP Treatment on Practice Day with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team + Two-Night Hotel Stay
• Support the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team on Qualifying Day at Silverstone
• Enjoy VIP Treatment on Qualifying Day with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team + Two-Night Hotel Stay
• Support the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team on Race Day at Silverstone
• Enjoy VIP Treatment on Race Day with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team + Two-Night Hotel Stay

There is one package which is ‘buy it now’:

• Support the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team on Practice Day at Silverstone

This looks interesting. For a paltry 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (which I’d value at £75) you get:

• Grandstand tickets for Practice Day at Silverstone on Friday 5 July 2024 including:
  • Marriott Bonvoy Gift Pack
  • One dedicated group host for the duration of the day
• Round-trip transportation between the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in London and circuit
• Access for two people (must be 6 years or older to attend)

The inclusion of free transport to/from Central London is a great perk here. There are, as of last night, four of these packages available at 15,000 points per package.

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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.