Marriott owns about 1% of the 7,200 hotels and resorts that belong to its portfolio of 30 lodging brands. Rather than owning the other 99% of its hotels, Marriott holds management agreements with many of these properties, and licenses the Marriott name to franchisees.
Some of the hotels currently owned by Marriott include the Elegant Hotels Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and the W New York at Union Square. However, many of the hotels Marriott currently owns will be sold, and the company will likely retain long-term management agreements with the new property owners. This is part of Marriott’s business model, according to the company’s annual report.
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What are the Marriott brands?
The 30 Marriott brands are:
- The Ritz-Carlton
- St. Regis
- JW Marriott
- W Hotels
- Edition
- The Luxury Collection
- Marriott Hotels
- Sheraton
- Marriott Vacation Club
- Delta Hotels
- Le Meridien
- Westin
- Renaissance Hotels
- Gaylord Hotels
- Autograph Collection Hotels
- Tribute Portfolio
- Design Hotels
- Courtyard Hotels
- Four Points
- SpringHill Suites
- Protea Hotels
- Fairfield Inn & Suites... read full answer
- AC Hotels
- Aloft Hotels
- Moxy Hotels
- Marriott Executive Apartments
- Residence Inn
- TownePlace Suites
- Element
- Homes & Villas by Marriott International.
Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain and has a total of 30 brands in its portfolio (29 that participate in Marriott Bonvoy), which span more than 7,200 properties in over 130 countries and territories. These hotel and resort brands have distinct amenities and services that fit the preferences and budget levels of different types of travelers.
Marriott hotel brands fall under 4 broad categories: Luxury, Premium, Select and Longer Stays. The only Marriott hotel brand that does not participate in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty rewards program is Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Is Hilton part of Marriott?
No, Hilton is not part of Marriott. Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International are two different companies that operate two of the largest hotel portfolios in the world. Hilton hotels are not part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, either.
Hilton has 18 hotel brands covering 6,000 properties in 117 countries. Hilton’s portfolio includes deluxe hotels like Conrad Hotels & Resorts and well-known, budget-friendly options such as Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn.... read full answer
Marriott International offers 30 hotel brands, which include more than 7,200 properties in over 130 countries and territories. Marriott’s portfolio ranges from well-known luxury brands like Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott to more affordable options like Courtyard by Marriott.
Hilton and Marriott both have their own loyalty programs— Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy—that offer members a wide range of perks. Loyalty program members typically earn points by booking a stay in an affiliated hotel or resort, but you can earn points in many different ways, including by using co-branded credit cards or hosting meetings and events at hotel properties. Members can then redeem those points for free stays or a variety of other options, such as airline miles, rental cars and travel packages.
Both programs also feature co-branded credit cards that allow cardholders to earn even more rewards points and access additional perks. Notable examples include the Hilton Honors American Express Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card.
What are the Marriott Bonvoy hotel categories?
There are 8 Marriott hotel categories, which rank Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts based on brand, location, type of property, and how many Marriott points a free night requires. Marriott hotel categories 1-4 generally represent more budget-friendly hotels with comfortable amenities, while categories 5-8 typically include higher-quality hotels with additional amenities and services. However, this can vary significantly depending on the brand and location.... read full answer
Marriott hotel categories are used to determine how many Marriott points are needed to redeem a free night at a particular hotel, and each category has a point range attached to it. The range represents peak, off-peak, and standard pricing, so the number of points you need for a free night at any category of Marriott hotel depends on what time of year you stay. Each hotel will have a different “peak” season, because every location has different popular attractions at different times of year. So a free night at a category 1 Marriott hotel requires 5,000-10,000 Marriott points, for example, depending on when you choose to stay.
Here’s a breakdown of the Marriott hotel categories:
| Marriott Hotel Category | Off-Peak Night Cost | Standard Night Cost | Peak Night Cost | Example of a Hotel in this Category |
| 1 | 5,000 points | 7,500 points | 10,000 points | Fairfield Inn & Suites in Dallas, Texas |
| 2 | 10,000 points | 12,500 points | 15,000 points | Fairfield Inn & Suites in Thousand Islands, New York |
| 3 | 15,000 points | 17,500 points | 20,000 points | TownePlace Suites in Boca Raton, Florida |
| 4 | 20,000 points | 25,000 points | 30,000 points | TownePlace Suites in Anaheim, California |
| 5 | 30,000 points | 35,000 points | 40,000 points | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i |
| 6 | 40,000 points | 50,000 points | 60,000 points | Four Points Hotel in Juneau, Alaska |
| 7 | 50,000 points | 60,000 points | 70,000 points | The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine |
| 8 | 70,000 points | 85,000 points | 100,000 points | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada |
Across all 8 Marriott hotel categories, there are nearly 8,000 Marriott hotels to choose from. They range from affordable, family-friendly properties to luxury resorts in exotic locations. For more detailed information, read WalletHub’s in-depth Marriott Bonvoy program review.
