Marriott has released the award categories for 100 properties under the new award chart that will go into effect on August 1st. Some things to note:
- Hotels that will be added as a category 8 property are listed as category 7 temporarily (and marked as such)
- Peak and off peak rates come into affect in early 2019
- SPG properties have automatically had their costs converted to Marriott points (1:3 conversion)
- This list is 100 properties in the top 5 markets:
- Bali
- Caribbean & Mexico
- Dubai
- New York
- Paris
New York
| Current Points Required | New Award Chart Points Required | Points Difference | New Award Chart Category* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard New York Manhattan/Central Park | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| Element New York Times Square West | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| New York Marriott East Side | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| New York Marriott Marquis | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel | 36000 | 50000 | 14000 | 6 |
| The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| The Westin New York at Times Square | 60000 | 50000 | -10,000 | 6 |
| The Westin New York Grand Central | 60000 | 50000 | -10,000 | 6 |
| Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Hotel Americano, New York, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| The New York EDITION | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| W New York - Times Square | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| W New York - Union Square | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 Howard, New York, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 90000 | 60,000 (Effective August) 85,000 (Coming 2019) | -30,000? -5,000 | 8 |
| The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City | 90000 | 60,000 (Effective August) 85,000 (Coming 2019) | -30,000? -5,000 | 8 |
| The St. Regis New York | 90000 | 60,000 (Effective August) 85,000 (Coming 2019) | -30,000? -5,000 | 8 |
Statistics:
- 5 properties increasing in points price
- 9 properties decreasing in points price
- 0 properties staying the same
- Four properties will now be bookable using category 1-5 free night certificates (up to 35,000 points)
Bali
| Current Points Required | New Award Chart Points Required | Points Difference | New Award Chart Category* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort | 25000 | 17500 | -7,500 | 3 |
| Fairfield by Marriott Bali Legian | 20000 | 17500 | -2,500 | 3 |
| Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta | 12000 | 17500 | 5500 | 3 |
| Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Seminyak | 12000 | 17500 | 5500 | 3 |
| Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua Resort | 30000 | 25000 | -5,000 | 4 |
| Le M?ridien Bali Jimbaran | 30000 | 25000 | -5,000 | 4 |
| Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa | 30000 | 25000 | -5,000 | 4 |
| Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali | 30000 | 25000 | -5,000 | 4 |
| The Stones Hotel - Legian Bali, Autograph Collection | 30000 | 25000 | -5,000 | 4 |
| Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| The Laguna, na Luxury Collection Resort & Spa,? Nusa Dua, Bali | 36000 | 50000 | 14000 | 6 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Bali | 40000 | 50000 | 10000 | 6 |
| W Bali - Seminyak | 90000 | 60000 | -30,000 | 7 |
| The St. Regis Bali Resort | 90000 | 60,000 (Effective August)? 85,000 (Coming 2019) | -30,000? -5,000 | 8 |
Statistics:
- 4 properties increasing in points price
- 11 properties decreasing in points price
- 0 properties staying the same
- 11 properties will now be bookable using category 1-5 free night certificates (up to 35,000 points). Two of these are new, rest were already bookable
Caribbean & Mexico
| Current Points Required | New Award Chart Points Required | Points Difference | New Award Chart Category* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo | 30000 | 25000 | -5,000 | 4 |
| The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta | 21000 | 25000 | 4000 | 4 |
| Hacienda Puerta Campeche, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Campeche | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Hacienda Santa Rosa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santa Rosa | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Hacienda Temozon, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Temozon Sur | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| Marriott Cancun Resort | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| Sheraton Grand Los Cabos Hacienda del Mar | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| The Westin Cozumel | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club | 30000 | 35000 | 5000 | 5 |
| The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun | 21000 | 35000 | 14000 | 5 |
| W Mexico City | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Hacienda Uayamon, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Uayamon | 60000 | 50000 | -10,000 | 6 |
| JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun | 50000 | 50000 | 0 | 6 |
| The St. Regis Mexico City | 60000 | 50000 | -10,000 | 6 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach? Resort & Spa | 36000 | 60000 | 24000 | 7 |
| W Punta de Mita | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
Statistics:
- 5 properties increasing in points price
- 12 properties decreasing in points price
- 5 properties staying the same
- 15 properties will now be bookable using category 1-5 free night certificates (up to 35,000 points). 8 of these are new, rest were already bookable
Dubai
| Current Points Required | New Award Chart Points Required | Points Difference | New Award Chart Category* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai | 30000 | 35000 | 5000 | 5 |
| Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK, Dubai, Autograph Collection | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| Le M?ridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre | 30000 | 35000 | 5000 | 5 |
| Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers | 30000 | 35000 | 5000 | 5 |
| Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Le M?ridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina | 36000 | 50000 | 14000 | 6 |
| Le Royal M?ridien Beach Resort & Spa | 36000 | 50000 | 14000 | 6 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai | 70000 | 60000 | -10,000 | 7 |
| The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
Statistics:
- 5 properties increasing in points price
- 5 properties decreasing in points price
- 5 properties staying the same
- 11 properties will now be bookable using category 1-5 free night certificates (up to 35,000 points). 5 of these are new, rest were already bookable
Paris
| Current Points Required | New Award Chart Points Required | Points Difference | New Award Chart Category* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Dokhan's, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Paris | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Le M?ridien Etoile | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center | 35000 | 35000 | 0 | 5 |
| Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel | 40000 | 35000 | -5,000 | 5 |
| Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre | 36000 | 35000 | -1,000 | 5 |
| Le Metropolitan, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Paris | 36000 | 50000 | 14000 | 6 |
| Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel | 40000 | 50000 | 10000 | 6 |
| Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero Hotel | 40000 | 50000 | 10000 | 6 |
| Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel | 45000 | 50000 | 5000 | 6 |
| Hotel Bel Ami, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Hotel de NELL, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Hotel Vernet, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| La Maison Champs Elysées, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Le Roch Hotel and Spa, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Les Bains, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel | 45000 | 60000 | 15000 | 7 |
| The Westin Paris - Vend?me | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| W Paris - Op?ra | 60000 | 60000 | 0 | 7 |
| Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris | 90000 | 60,000 (Effective August) 85,000 (Coming 2019) | -30,000? -5,000 | 8 |
Statistics:
- 6 properties increasing in points price
- 5 properties decreasing in points price
- 9 properties staying the same
- 5 properties will now be bookable using category 1-5 free night certificates (up to 35,000 points). 4 of these are new, rest were already bookable
Our Verdict
The above changes seem to be mostly positive, although in hindsight looking solely at the number of properties increasing/decreasing in price might not have been the best analysis as some properties are only having their prices reduced by 1,000 points. That is still significant though as it makes a lot of those properties bookable using the free night certificates. I guess those living in NYC and wanting to do a staycation or those visiting (with multiple certificates to avoid hotel hopping) will be the happiest. I’ll reserve judgement until we can see the changes across the full portfolio and even then it might take a year or two for Marriott to really swing the axe with the peak and off peak pricing.
