It’s Marriott Megabonus season again! Marriott recently introduced this year’s Megabonus promotion. This year Marriott Rewards members who register by August 30, 2017 will earn 2,000 bonus points per stay starting with the second stay. Additionally, registered members will earn 2,000 bonus points per Marriott brand starting with the second brand. The 2017 Marriott Megabonus registration is now live and the promotional period begins May 27, 2017. To register, simply click here and follow the registration instructions.
Should You Register For The 2017 Marriott Megabonus
This year’s Megabonus is one of the best I’ve seen for the casual traveler. Generally these promotions are capped at a certain number of points. The 2017 Megabonus promotion offers Marriott Rewards members unlimited points. On top of that, the points are easy to earn. Prior promotions required increments of 10 nights to earn 10,000 points. This year’s promotion offers bonus points after each stay, starting with the second stay.
To me, this years promotion is more favorable to most Marriott Rewards members. The promotional period begins on May 27, 2017 and ends September 4, 2017. That gives members four months to earn bonus points. If you think you’ll spend at least two separate stays at a Marriott property this year, I think it’s best to register. Registration is free and there are no downsides to registering.
How To Maximize The 2017 Marriott Megabonus
Marriott defines a “stay” as concecutive nights spent at a hotel regardless of check-in or check-out activity. That means a “stay” is technically just one night. Anyone willing to “hotel hop” will easily maximize this promotion. For example, many cities have a Courtyard and Fairfield hotel near one another. If you’re spending 5 nights in hotels that week simply check in to each brand each night. Since you’re alternating each night counts as a stay. Assuming you’ve already met the first stay requirement, you’ll earn 10,000 bonus points for a week of travel. Additionally, if it’s your first time at either brand you’ll earn 2,000 per brand that week. Ideally I’ll be traveling to cities with a Fairfield, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, and a Marriott all near one another.
Final Thoughts
I realize not everyone out there is going to be willing to hotel hop night to night, but at least one hop per week will earn a ton of points with this promotion. This year’s Megabonus makes it extremely easy to earn bonus points. All Marriott Rewards members should at least register for the promotion. Four months is a long time and you never know if down the road you’ll need to spend a few unplanned nights in a hotel.
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