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2,000 lucky holders of The Platinum Card from American Express are about to get themselves a very generous offer indeed – £400 of free Marriott International hotel stays.

This new offer has just launched. Only 2,000 people are able to register.

If you have The Platinum Card, I STRONGLY recommend that you look at your online offers page IMMEDIATELY. If you see this offer, click ‘save to card’. It will disappear as soon as 2,000 people have saved it.

American Express Amex Platinum card £400 free Marriott stays

I do NOT have this offer. It is possible that this is one for non-Londoners.

Do I really get £400 of free stays?

Yes. Here are the terms:

  • Spend £400 and get £400 cashback
  • You must stay by 23rd November
  • Valid at participating hotels

What hotels are ‘participating’?

Not many, unfortunately. However, they are all very high end and you’re in for a treat with your free £400.

£400 of free Marriott hotel stays

In the UK, your options are:

I live in London. This is pointless for me.

No it isn’t. Assuming that you simply don’t just fancy a change of scene, how about this?

Book the cheapest room you can find, and then spend the difference up to £400 in the hotel restaurant and bar. Go home at night if you must, then pop back to check out the next day.

Think of all the Marriott Bonvoy points you’ll earn as well.

There are numerous non-UK options too although only two German hotels are outside the UK quarantine rules.

If you are targetted for this offer, you are in for a great short break. Enjoy.

PS. On Tuesday, I hope to run another article showing the special benefits that you will get if you book via our hotel booking partner Emyr Thomas.

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How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards

How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Marriott Bonvoy points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

The official Marriott Bonvoy American Express card comes with 20,000 points for signing up, 2 points for every £1 you spend and 15 elite night credits per year.

You can apply here.

Marriott Bonvoy American Express

20,000 points for signing up and 15 elite night credits each year Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points by converting American Express Membership Rewards points at the rate of 2:3.

Do you know that holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Marriott Bonvoy Gold status for as long as they hold the card?  It also comes with Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points indirectly:

and for small business owners:

The conversion rate from American Express to Marriott Bonvoy points is 2:3.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Marriott Bonvoy points.

Category

American Express Platinum card, Marriott Bonvoy

Comments (274)

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  • Ollie says:
    12 Oct12 October 12:35

    I just saved this to my card as it was showing at 1232 BST, and I’m in London! Maybe because I rang up to complain about another devaluation of Platinum benefits last week (Global Dining Collection gone).

  • Sean says:
    12 Oct12 October 12:39

    I take it that if you stayed at the Bulgari hotel then you wouldn’t get any Bonvoy Points but the £400 rebate would still clear?

  • AK says:
    12 Oct12 October 12:52

    Any issues combining this with the 25% off and free breakfast offer for Bonvoy members?

  • Dominic says:
    12 Oct12 October 12:52

    I happened to check my offers this morning and managed to get this. Also based in London and looking forward to using this for a treat in town.

    • Oli says:
      12 Oct12 October 13:32

      Same. The Langley would not work because we’d need 2 rooms as we have 2 kids. Would be looking for a ”cheap” hotel in London and enjoy diner

      • Rob says:
        12 Oct12 October 14:05

        Emyr will get you $100 per room credit plus free breakfast. You could therefore book up to £280 per room, on the basis that Emyr’s $100 credit would double up. Whatever you paid below £280 would go towards dinner.

        • Anna says:
          12 Oct12 October 15:06

          I tried this for the RC Abu Dhabi last week – Emyr said that the hotel would refuse the 2nd credit if it was the same family staying!

          • Rob says:
            12 Oct12 October 15:19

            For 2 rooms, 1 in each name? If both were booked in the same name I can see an issue.

      • A270 says:
        12 Oct12 October 14:45

        There is an £80 extra person fee even to add one child. I think it is best for couples! The rooms are over £730 for people with one child. The rate shown on calendar is around £600 but that excludes taxes and extra person charge.

  • Ben says:
    12 Oct12 October 13:11

    Anyone know if I can book on behalf of my parents? I have it on my card (based in Southern Germany), but unlikely I will be able to use within deadline. Can I book a London hotel and instruct them to charge my card (and provide all details etc.)
    Cheers,

    • Charlieface says:
      12 Oct12 October 14:24

      Can’t begin to imagine why not. Amex don’t have your booking details, they just see a transaction

    • David says:
      12 Oct12 October 22:05

      Is this a U.K. issued Amex that you have just moved the billing address to Germany or a German Amex?

      If it’s a U.K. one, have you had any brexit related letters from them?

      • Ellingsen says:
        21 Oct21 October 12:11

        GFE – I have a UK Platinum card with Swiss billing address, no Brexit information so far.

  • Kai says:
    12 Oct12 October 13:15

    Hi everyone, so for this offer, do I book on Marriot.com with full prepayment or do I have to book through an agent (booking.com etc) to pay at check out? I’m a bit confused as the offer states check out spend only.
    Thanks

    • TGLoyalty says:
      12 Oct12 October 20:07

      Pre paid is No problem as long as it’s charged before the end of the offer.

      All hotels charge their own stays in Europe.

      • meta says:
        12 Oct12 October 23:50

        Yep, but what if there is a local lockdown, UK is put on the quarantine list, Germany is put on the UK’s quarantine list. Nobody should be booking anything non-refundable at present and prepaid rates are usually non-refundable.

  • Nigel W says:
    12 Oct12 October 13:36

    Does this offer work if you book via Amex FHR?

  • Will Smith says:
    12 Oct12 October 13:45

    any idea how I can settle the transaction in GBP as per the T&Cs if booking for The hotels outside of the UK?

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