Marriott Rewards now offers “Seasonal Awards” for select properties worldwide for at least 25% fewer points than a standard award stay. This 25% discount even applies on top of already 20% discounted 5th Night Free awards.
This means a category 7 hotel that is normally 35,000 points per night and 140,000 points per night on 5th night free is just 105,000 points for five nights with a Seasonal Award. This is a 40% discount. Wow!
The first batch of participating hotel properties include locations in 17 international countries in Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean. US properties in Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are listed.
Basically there are hotels in New York City and Europe offering seasonal award stays at 25% off from January 1-February 28/March 1. The Caribbean and Mexico seasonal awards Sep 23-Nov 23, 2013, California and Arizona seasonal awards are for summer 2013 stays.
Here are two examples of the 25% discount for New York and Amsterdam.
Algonquin Hotel, New York Feb 25-27, 2013 is a Category 8 Marriott Rewards hotel normally at 40,000 points per night and drops to 30,000 points per night with a seasonal award.
Marriott Amsterdam is a category 7 award at 35,000 points per night and drops to 26,250 points per nihgt with a 3-night seasonal award February 11-14, 2013.
Looking at the published rates I find the redemption value for points for these two specific stays to be around the point where spending cash might be a better value. But subjectively the points redemption value depends on your cash vs. points finances at the time.
Note: Marriott Amsterdam offers upgraded rooms with Executive Lounge and Leidseplein (party-central) view for an additional 75EUR per night.
February 17-22, 2013 5-night stay Seasonal Award for Marriott Amsterdam is 105,000 points discounted from normal 140,000 5th night free rate.
The published rate for this stay in a Family Room is 966.38 EUR or USD$1,253.
This award stay provides a redemption value of $11.93 per 1,000 Marriott rewards points.
Combining the 5th night free discount and a seasonal award looks like the real redemption value bargain of this new Marriott Rewards points stay option.
USA
Arizona
Camelback Inn®, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Scottsdale
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
California
Desert Springs, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Palm Desert
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas I
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Marriott’s Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Marriott’s Shadow Ridge II-The Enclaves
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas II
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- June 17 – August 30, 2013
Nevada
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Fairfield Inn Las Vegas Airport
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Residence Inn Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Springhill Suites Las Vegas Henderson
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
TownePlace Suites Las Vegas Henderson
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
Residence Inn Las Vegas Convention Center
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
SpringHill Suites Las Vegas North
- July 15 – September 30, 2013
New York
The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
The Carlton, Autograph Collection
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square South
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown East
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Upper East Side
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
- January 1 – February 28, 2013
US Virgin Islands
Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
MVCI Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Puerto Rico
La Concha, A Renaissance Resort
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Mexico
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
CasaMagna(R) Marriott Cancun Resort
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Aruba
MVCI Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
MVCI Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort & Casino
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
British Virgin Islands
Scrub Island Resort, Autograph Collection
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Cayman Islands
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Costa Rica
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Curacao
Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Saint Kitts and Nevis
MVCI Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino
- September 23 – November 23, 2013
Austria
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
The Imperial Riding School Vienna, A Renaissance Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Belgium
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Czech Republic
Prague Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Denmark
Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
France
JW Cannes
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Germany
Berlin Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Hamburg Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Heidelberg Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Munich Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Hungary
Budapest Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Netherlands
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Poland
Warsaw Marriott Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Switzerland
Renaissance Zurich Hotel
- January 1 – March 1, 2013
Marriott Rewards Seasonal Awards FAQs
What are Seasonal Awards?
Seasonal Awards from Marriott Rewards offers you discounts on redemption rates during certain times of the year.
What is the value of Seasonal Awards?
Hotels participating in Seasonal Awards offer a 25% discount off the Standard Award pricing. View redemption rates for each hotel category participating in Seasonal Awards.
Which Marriott brands participate in Seasonal Awards?
Seasonal Awards is a global program that includes these brands from the Marriott brand portfolio: JW Marriott®, EDITIONSM, Autograph Collection®, Renaissance Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Marriott® Hotels and Resorts, Marriott® Conference Centers, Courtyard by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, Springhill Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, and Marriott Vacation Club®. Please note that only select hotels in these brands participate.
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton hotels offer Seasonal Awards at varying times of the year. Please note that only select hotels in these brands participate.
The Marriott Rewards Seasonal Awards homepage lists participating properties by U.S. cities and international countries. Alternately, Seasonal Awards will display in Search Results when available if the Use Marriott Rewards points box is checked.
Participating hotels change throughout the year, so you’ll want to visit often to see which hotels are available for your worldwide travels.
Seasonal Awards are offered at hotels during specific times of the year. The hotels and time periods vary but availability is guaranteed during the participation dates under the Marriott Rewards No Blackout Dates program.
Yes, they are available.
Are upgrades available with Seasonal Awards?
You may combine standard cash or point upgrades with Seasonal Awards when booking a redemption stay. However, Seasonal Awards do not affect the points required for upgrades.
Where can I get help with Seasonal Awards?
We’ll be happy to help you. Simply contact the Marriott Rewards Customer Service office closest to you.
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