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.

EDIT: The two packages sold out within 30 minutes of our article appearing, sorry

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 (March 2023)

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.

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.

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 (40,000 bonus Amex points)

Until 30th March 2023, the sign up bonus on American Express Business Platinum is increased to 120,000 Membership Rewards points – click here. The bonus on American Express Business Gold is increased to 60,000 Membership Rewards points – click here. T&C apply, see the application forms for details.

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.)