Great value Irish Open golf VIP packages available if you have Marriott Bonvoy points

If you’re a golf fan and can make it to Kilkenny on Sunday 3rd July, an exceptionally good value Marriott Bonvoy redemption is available.

Frankly, it’s great value even if you’re not a big golf fan.

This is what you can buy for 45,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, which we’d only value at around £225 given our 0.5p valuation. Remember that this is all for two people:

“Attend the closing day of the Irish Open on 3 July on a private table with fellow Marriott Bonvoy members and enjoy access to the greenside terrace, offering stunning views across one of the world’s finrst parkland courses. Top it all off with a stay at the Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection Hotel. 

Experience includes:

• 1 night stay in a Hunters Yard Garden View room (3 – 4 July 2022)
• Includes breakfast and dinner
• Official premium tickets with access to the course & Green on 18 hospitality suite (3 July)
• Access to the greenside viewing balcony overlooking the 18^th (3 July)
• Experience is for two people”

You really can’t argue with that. Even the hotel room on its own would be great value for anyone who is planning to attend the golf, but when you throw in full hospitality for the final day of the tournament as well it looks like an excellent deal.

You can redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points here (seach for ‘Ireland’). There are only two packages left at the time of writing.

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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.