Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus have a partnership known as RewardsPlus. The partnership allows members of both loyalty programs to convert to rewards, enroll in complimentary higher status and earn additional miles for hotel stays.

In this guide, we’ll discuss what you need to know about RewardsPlus partnerships to maximize your stay with Marriott Bonvoy and flights with United MileagePlus.

How United Elite members can earn Marriott status

If you hold on With United Airlines Gold Tier or Premier status at a higher level, you can Register here For complimentary Marriott Gold Elite status.

Marriott Gold Elite status offers a welcome gift of 25% bonus points on stays, late checkout at 2pm at participating brands, subject to availability, extended room upgrades at participating brands, complimentary enhanced Internet access and points upon check-in at participating properties. .

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You cannot register for Marriott Bonvoy status if you are a United Premier member who earned status through an airline status match or challenge. You are also not eligible if you already have Marriott Gold Elite or higher status.

If you can’t snag Marriott Gold Elite status through the RewardsPlus program, remember that it’s also a cardmember benefit. Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card, Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card, Platinum Card® from American Express And The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Registration is required for this benefit).

Alternatively, you can snag Marriott Platinum Elite status as a cardmember benefit Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card.

Related: How to Get Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status for Life

How Marriott Elite Members Can Get United States

If you hold on Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status, you can Register here For complimentary United Premier Silver status.

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This United Premier status tier offers 7 miles per dollar spent on United flights, a 40% mileage bonus, a complimentary checked bag of up to 70 pounds when flying in economy class, boarding in another group, preferred seating when booking for you, and a check for up to one companion and you. -Eight companions at the time and Economy Plus seating. You’re also eligible for complimentary upgrades on some United flights, although you’ll usually be very low on the upgrade list as a Premier Silver member.

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Members with Marriott Bonvoy status from a hotel status match or challenge cannot register. Likewise, you will not be eligible for a status match if you already have United Premier Silver or higher status.

Related: The Ultimate Guide to Earning Elite Status with United Cards

Transfer rewards between programs

In addition to reciprocal elite status, RewardsPlus membership unlocks the ability to convert Marriott points to United miles and United miles to Marriott points.

Converting Marriott Points to United Miles

You can convert between 3,000 and 240,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to United MileagePlus miles per day here.

For every 3 Marriott points you transfer, you’ll earn 1 United mile. Plus, you’ll get 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 Marriott points you transfer. So, if you transfer 60,000 Marriott points to MileagePlus, you’ll get 30,000 United miles.

TPG’s July 2024 valuation puts 60,000 Marriott points at $510 and 30,000 United miles at $405. Therefore, you will lose the value of this transfer unless you make a higher-value United MileagePlus redemption.

Related: How to get the most value from the United MileagePlus program

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Converting United miles to Marriott Bonvoy points

If you have United Premier elite status, you can convert 100,000 United miles to Marriott Bonvoy points at a 1:1 ratio every calendar year. here. Each transfer must be for a minimum of 500 miles.

We don’t recommend converting United miles to Marriott points unless you have a specific high-value redemption. Finally, our July 2024 valuation shows United miles worth 1.35 cents each and Marriott points 0.85 cents each.

RELATED: Ways to Maximize Marriott Bonvoy Award Night Redemptions

Earn United miles on Marriott stays

Finally, if you plan to stay with a Marriott Bonvoy at a United flight destination, consider starting a United hotel search. Marriott Bonus Promotion page to earn bonus miles. These miles are in addition to your standard Marriott Bonvoy earnings.

When you visit the Marriott Bonus Promotions page and sign in, you’ll see upcoming flights associated with your United MileagePlus account. Select “Book Hotel” from your flight details and book a member rate to earn bonus points (bonus points will appear in your account approximately 90 days after you check out of your stay). Since you’re booking directly from Marriott, you’ll still get elite member benefits and earnings on site.

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

This promotional offer is not available at Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Design Hotels and Bulgari brands, nor at the following properties:

  • Atlantis, Autograph Collection
  • Bulgari Hotel, London
  • Joshua GE Medical Corp. Conference Center
  • Jesse Jones Rotary Conference Center
  • Marriott Ranch
  • Protea Hotel Amani Beach
  • The Ritz-Carlton London
  • US Postal Service Conference Center
  • Four points by Sheraton Havana
  • Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Autograph Collection

If you redeem Marriott Points or book a rate other than the standard Marriott Member rate, you will not earn bonus miles even if you book through a Marriott Bonus link.

Related: How to earn miles with the United MileagePlus dining program

Bottom line

Despite its low transfer ratio, the RewardsPlus partnership is a great way for select travelers to earn additional elite status. It’s also great for United Premier elite members to double dip into Marriott stays after United flights.

While Marriott Gold Elite and United Premier Silver are useful statuses, it would be nice if travelers benefiting from these partnerships also progressed to higher elite level earnings in these programs. However, with just a few clicks, you can unlock a new elite status level and earn bonus United miles on some Marriott stays.

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