Marriott Bonvoy reportedly raises award prices 5–10% across the board
A broad Marriott Bonvoy award-price increase of roughly 5–10% was spotted in July 2026, a rare all-at-once devaluation since Marriott went fully dynamic. What it means for your transferable points.
Marriott Bonvoy award prices reportedly rose 5–10% across many properties, first spotted around 10 July 2026.
What changed
- Award prices increased by roughly 5–10% on a broad set of properties.
- Some properties rose more than 10%; others stayed flat or even decreased.
- Because Marriott went fully dynamic in 2022 (award charts removed), a simultaneous, broad move like this is unusual and more noticeable than the usual property-by-property creep.
This is reported, not an official Marriott announcement. Treat exact figures as directional and confirm the live award price before you book.
Who's hit
Anyone transferring credit-card points (Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Bilt, Capital One) into Bonvoy for redemptions. A 5–10% price bump quietly lowers the cents-per-point you get.
What to do
Marriott points are generally worth transferring only for a specific booking. If you were planning a Bonvoy redemption, price it now, and compare it against hotel programs that still hold value on the transfer-partner matrix before you move points.
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