Earn Bonvoy points by eating and drinking at the hotel (without staying there)
Collecting points, without spending anything is the number one rule of those who like to mooch travel using points. Today [...]
Collecting points, without spending anything is the number one rule of those who like to travel by scrounging using points. Today I want to talk about a little-known method of accumulation: the possibility of accumulating points in the Bonvoy program with hotel consumptions even when not sleeping in a hotel room.
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Bonvoy the most generous program
Analyzing the various loyalty programs of the major hotel chains, it is Marriott Bonvoy that is the most attractive for those who want to turn money spent on consumptions in one of these hotels into points, without being a registered guest.
Increasingly, hotels are real hotspots, places to go for dinner or happy hour. I am reminded, for example, of the Moxy Dowtown in NY which also provides guests with an indoor basketball court.
Or without going too far, the beautiful lounge bar at the Milan's Diana Majestic Sherathon.
Not to mention the spatial schnitzel of the Lebano brothers. in the restaurant of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, which is also among the restaurants where Use the €150 credit that American Express Platinum each year. gives to the holders.
In which hotels do you accumulate points
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: at restaurants and bars of the following brands participating in the loyalty program: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Sheraton, Le MĂ©ridien, Westin, Tribute Portfolio, Four Points, Aloft , and Element
- United States, Canada: in restaurants and bars of the following brands participating in the loyalty program: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Sheraton, Le MĂ©ridien, Westin, Tribute Portfolio, Four Points, Aloft and Element;
- Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America: at restaurants and bars located within the participating Properties, as listed at hotel-deals.marriott.com/cala-off-folio-earnings
- Asia Pacific: at brands participating in the Loyalty Program, except Moxy, Element, Marriott Vacation Club, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments and include restaurants and bars listed on https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/R+B (some exclusions may apply)
How many points do you get
I have taken advantage of this a couple of times, even forcing the hand of waiters who sometimes do not know how it works, what to do and what to fill out.
If the hotel is among those that award points with consumptions, a "Members dine more" form must be filled out with all the information about the customer's card, the expenditure and details of the facility. The only important thing is that the spend exceeds the equivalent of 10$.
Only basic points will be obtained, That is, the 10 bonvoys per dollar spent, you do not receive bonuses elites, or bonuses linked to any active promotions. In my personal experience it took a couple of days to see the points credited to my profile.
- 6,000 Mile Registration Bonus
- Collect miles WITH EACH PURCHASE
- Your miles with no expiration*
- No fees for ATM withdrawals and foreign purchases
- Without having to change banks
- Autonomous card activation
- Multi-function mobile application
- Free travel insurance
- Free credit for up to 7 weeks
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