Coming Wednesday: a great Marriott night out you can buy for 1 Bonvoy point

Marriott Bonvoy has been running the ‘1-Point Drop’ for a while now, primarily in the US. This is the first time that we have featured one in the UK.

It’s very simple.

At a certain time, an event will become bookable on the Marriott Moments website for a grand total of 1 Marriott Bonvoy point.

This upcoming event is pretty cool and I’m annoyed that I’m going to be away when it takes place on 24th April at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel.

You and a friend will get to attend a cocktail reception and chat with Stanley Tucci, followed by a four course, wine paired, meal from acclaimed chef Richard Corrigan.

Not bad going for 1 Bonvoy point, which we’d value at 0.5p.

Tickets will become bookable at 4pm on Wednesday afternoon. There is a countdown clock here.

13 pairs of tickets will be sold for 1 Marriott Bonvoy point. A further two pairs will be auctioned. I suspect these will go for a decent points sum since the meal itself is worth around £400.

To quote Marriott:

Experience cocktails and conversation with Academy Award-nominated actor, writer, director, and producer Stanley Tucci in celebration of his new book ‘What I Ate in One Year’. After Stanley departs, members will enjoy a private dinner at one of London’s revered restaurants, Corrigan’s Mayfair, at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.

To start the evening, members will hear anecdotes from Stanley about his life and his book through a moderated conversation with Edith Bowman, famed Scottish radio DJ and television presenter. During the chat, members will enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail and also have the opportunity to get their copy of ‘What I Ate in One Year’ signed by the esteemed actor.

After Stanley departs, celebrity chef Richard Corrigan will then introduce his four-course, wine-paired menu, featuring the very best English and Irish produce. A revered restaurant in the London restaurant scene, Corrigan’s Mayfair of JW Marriott Grosvenor House London was awarded London Restaurant Opening of the Year in its first year and three AA Rosettes within its first three months. It remains a coveted reservation to this day. 

Experience includes:

• Access for two (2) to the Marriott Bonvoy Moment event with Stanley Tucci at Corrigan’s Mayfair located at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on Thursday, 24 April
• Champagne reception upon arrival at Corrigan’s Mayfair
• 45-minute moderated conversation with Stanley Tucci and Edith Bowman prior to dinner
• Book signing with Stanley Tucci and one (1) signed copy of the book per person (2 books per package)
• Four-course dinner with wine at Corrigan’s Mayfair with an introduction to the menu and anecdotes from Chef Richard Corrigan (please note each pair of Moments guests will be seated an their own table)

It should be a great night and I hope as many HfP readers as possible can get tickets.

If you don’t have a Marriott Bonvoy account, you can open one here. You can transfer 400 American Express Membership Rewards points across to get the one point you need (plus 599 to spare).

You could also buy 1,000 points here but I don’t think brand new accounts are able to purchase points.

Full details of the deal are here. Good luck!

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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.