Marriott STARS benefits 2026.

Marriott STARS is an invitation-only luxury travel-advisor program. A Marriott STARS booking adds breakfast, hotel credit, upgrade priority, flexible arrival and departure, and personalized recognition while keeping the reservation with the hotel.

No advisor booking fee
Direct hotel reservation
Bonvoy points & status
Property-specific benefits
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The Marriott STARS benefit set, in brief.

A Marriott STARS stay combines daily breakfast for two, a USD 100 hotel credit, room-upgrade priority, priority for early arrival and late departure, a welcome amenity, and VIP recognition. The exact delivery varies by property and rate.

This guide was reviewed 19 September 2026. We reconfirm the complete benefit set for every hotel and set of dates before booking.

What each benefit means in practice.

The headline amenities are consistent. The useful details—where breakfast is served, how a credit can be spent, and which rates qualify—are specific to each hotel.

i

Daily breakfast for two

A Marriott STARS stay includes breakfast for two guests in each room, every morning. The serving venue, allowance, and room-service eligibility are set by the individual hotel and confirmed in your proposal.

ii

Room upgrade priority

The hotel prioritizes a one-category upgrade at check-in when inventory allows. An upgrade remains subject to availability unless a specific STARS promotion guarantees it at the time of booking.

iii

USD 100 hotel credit

Most participating hotels provide a USD 100 credit once per stay. Dining, spa treatments, and resort activities are common eligible uses; each property defines its participating outlets and exclusions.

iv

Flexible arrival and departure

Early check-in and late checkout receive priority when occupancy and hotel operations permit. Sharing flight times early gives the property the best opportunity to plan around your arrival and departure.

v

Welcome amenity and recognition

The reservation is identified as a STARS booking before arrival. The hotel can prepare a welcome amenity and act on the celebrations, dietary needs, and room preferences shared with your advisor.

vi

Bonvoy stays connected

Marriott STARS stays earn Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit. Your Bonvoy number is attached so your status recognition and STARS benefits sit on one reservation.

One clear request. Four simple steps.

Marriott STARS benefits require a booking made by a participating luxury advisor. We compare the terms first, then place the booking directly with the hotel after you approve it.

01

Send the details

Share the hotel or destination, dates, room preferences, Bonvoy number, and any celebration or special request.

02

Review the comparison

We return the Marriott STARS rate, cancellation terms, and the exact property-specific benefits in writing.

03

Confirm the stay

The reservation is held directly by the hotel and linked to your Marriott Bonvoy account.

04

Arrive recognized

The property receives your STARS status, preferences, benefit set, and upgrade request before check-in.

Send your dates. We will return the Marriott STARS rate and confirmed benefits in one clear proposal.

Marriott STARS, answered.

A Marriott STARS stay includes daily breakfast for two, a USD 100 hotel credit per stay, room-upgrade priority, priority early check-in and late checkout, a welcome amenity, and pre-arrival recognition. Exact inclusions are property-specific and are confirmed before booking.
STARS is normally attached to the hotel's standard flexible rate rather than a discounted member rate. We compare the same room, dates, cancellation policy, and payment terms with the public Marriott options, then show the result before you confirm.
Yes. Your Marriott Bonvoy number is linked to every Marriott STARS booking, so you earn points and elite-night credit as usual.
Your Bonvoy elite benefits are recognized alongside the STARS amenities. Where two benefits overlap, such as breakfast or an upgrade request, the hotel determines how the benefits are delivered rather than duplicating the same amenity.
The program centers on The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, and Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Participation can vary by hotel, so we verify the exact property and dates before confirmation.
Marriott STARS benefits apply from the first night, and our hotel-booking service has no advisor fee. The selected hotel's rate rules, deposit schedule, and cancellation terms still apply.
An existing flexible reservation may need to be cancelled and rebooked into a Marriott STARS rate. We first compare availability and terms so nothing is changed until you approve it. Third-party and prepaid bookings may not be convertible.

Book a remarkable stay with more considered.

We will compare the rate, confirm every property-specific amenity, attach your Bonvoy details, and pass your preferences to the hotel. Our hotel-booking service has no advisor fee.