Marriott and MGM Resorts are moving into 2025 with a few new updates to their loyalty partnership.
A year after the brands announced details of their partnership, guests seeking Marriott Bonvoy benefits will have more perks available when they stay at an MGM resort. The changes took effect Jan. 1, with elevated benefits on stays in the new year, including at Las Vegas MGM Collection properties such as the Bellagio, Aria and Cosmopolitan.
Also, many benefits previously set to expire at the end of 2024 have now been made permanent for Marriott Bonvoy Elite members. These benefits can be redeemed at MGM resorts based on the member’s status level at Marriott Bonvoy.
Read on to find out how you can get more out of Marriott and MGM Resorts’ programs this year.
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New and improved Marriott Bonvoy benefits at MGM Resorts for 2025
Three benefits for Marriott Elite members have been enhanced for the new year:
- $20 food and beverage credit per night of stay (up from $15) for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members
- Discounts on select shows for Platinum Elite members (previously only available to Titanium and Ambassador Elite members) subject to availability.
- 10% retail discount for Platinum and Titanium Elite members and 15% retail discount for Ambassador Elite; Exclusions apply (previously only available to Ambassador Elite members)
Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elites can now share this set of benefits, previously limited to certain status levels – a positive change for 2025. Adding in food and beverage credits is also helpful. Note that Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members still receive a $30 food and beverage credit per night of stay at the W Las Vegas.
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Promotional benefits become permanent for Marriott Bonvoy elites
In addition, a one-time promotional offer for Marriott Bonvoy elite members staying at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and multiple benefits scheduled to expire in late 2024 have been made permanent.
Here is the full list of permanent benefits, starting at the Platinum Elite level; New is marked with a permanent asterisk:
| Platinum Elite | Titanium Elite | Ambassador Elite |
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Benefits for Marriott Bonvoy Silver and Gold Elite members remain unchanged. Silver Elite members still earn 10% bonus points on qualifying charges at MGM Resorts and Gold Elite members earn 25% bonus points on qualifying charges plus a welcome gift of 500 points per stay.
Related: The Complete Guide to the Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program
More status matches from MGM Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy
The last update included MGM Rewards Status Match Program with Marriott Bonvoy, which allows MGM elite members to access elite status at Marriott.
This match was only available to the highest levels of the program, MGM Rewards Platinum and Noir. But for 2025, MGM Rewards has updated its tier-matching program to include MGM Rewards Pearl and Gold, which match Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite and Gold Elite, respectively.
Below is the complete list of tier matches between MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy, with updates marked by two asterisks:
| MGM Award status level | Marriott Bonvoy status tier |
|---|---|
| MGM Rewards Pearl** | Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite** |
| MGM Awards Gold** | Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite** |
| MGM Rewards Platinum | Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite |
| MGM rewards noir | Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite |
Related: You Can Now Transfer 10 MGM Rewards Points for 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points
The bottom line
Marriott and MGM Resorts have updates on their loyalty partnership Good news for 2025. This is especially positive for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum and Titanium Elite members, as they will receive even more benefits when they stay at an MGM resort this year.
You can get these benefits by staying at an MGM resort through Marriott.com or the Marriott Bonvoy app.
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