Marriott Points Value Calculator
One Marriott Bonvoy point is worth roughly 0.7 to 0.9 cents on hotel stays in 2026. Enter your balance and see what it's actually worth — and how the redemption you choose changes the answer.
Value by redemption type
| Redemption | Your 3,000 pts | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel stay (typical) | $21 – $27 | The standard redemption — where most balances should go. |
| Hotel stay w/ 5th night free | $26 – $34 | Book 5-night award blocks: every 5th night is free (+25% effective value on those blocks). |
| Gift cards | $12 – $15 | Roughly half of hotel-stay value — avoid. |
| Airline miles transfer | ≈ 1,000 miles | 3:1 ratio (plus 5,000 bonus miles per 60,000 transferred). Only worth it for a specific award you've already found. |
Quick answers
How much is 3,000 Marriott points worth? About $21–$27 on hotel stays. Too few for a free night on their own, but they never expire as long as your account has activity every 24 months — top them up rather than letting them lapse.
How much is 1,000 Marriott points worth? Roughly $7–$9 on hotel stays. Redeemed for gift cards it's about half that — $4–$5.
How much are 50,000 Marriott points worth? About $350–$450 — enough for one to two nights at a mid-tier property, or more when you book five-night award blocks with the fifth night free.
What is a Marriott Bonvoy point worth in cents per point in 2026? About 0.7–0.9¢ on hotel stays (The Points Guy values them at 0.75¢). Marriott prices award nights dynamically, so cents-per-point varies by property and date. Before booking, divide the cash rate by the points price — above 0.9¢, it's a good redemption; below 0.7¢, consider paying cash.
Should I transfer Marriott points to airline miles? Usually no. Transfers run 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points, so 60,000 points become 25,000 miles — only worth it when you've already found a specific high-value award flight.
Go deeper:
- The complete guide to using Marriott Bonvoy points — earning, fifth-night-free, and the redemptions to avoid
- Points Transfer Partner Value Calculator — compare Marriott against every other program you earn
- Best hotel credit cards in 2026 — including whether the Bonvoy Boundless earns its $95 fee
Valuations reflect typical 2026 redemption values (hotel stays 0.7–0.9¢/pt, consistent with independent valuations such as The Points Guy's 0.75¢). Marriott prices awards dynamically; always compare against the cash rate before booking.