Vacationing in Las Vegas? Marriott and MGM improve benefits for those with Bonvoy status

2025 for members Marriott Bonvoy Elite staying at MGM Resorts properties started off on the right foot, as they the collaboration between the two brands, which started in 2024, has been further improved.

Enhances recognition of Elite status, benefits during stays, accumulation and redemption of points to the ability to transfer points between the two loyalty programs.

The collaboration between Marriott and MGM

The integration brought several iconic MGM resorts, such as Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino, and Park MGM, within the Marriott Bonvoy program., While the Delano Las Vegas has been completely renovated and is now operating as W Las Vegas,

A total of 17 facilities are participating in this agreement almost all at Las Vegas excluding: Borgata (Atlantic City, New Jersey), Beau Rivage (Biloxi, Mississippi), MGM Grand Detroit (Michigan), MGM National Harbor (Maryland), and MGM Springfield (Massachusetts).

How benefits change for those with Bonvoy status

When the partnership was launched it was written everywhere that the benefits would be valid until December 31, 2024, now the confirmation of the partnership has come and the benefits have been improved.

Here are in detail the new benefits based on the level held in all facilities, only atl W there will be an extra benefit for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members who will receive a daily credit of 30$ for food and drinks.

Silver Elite:

• 10% of Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on qualifying stays.

Gold Elite:

• 25% of Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on qualifying stays.
• Welcome gift of 500 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay.

Platinum Elite:

• 50% of Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on qualifying stays.
• Enhanced room upgrades (subject to availability).
• Priority check-in.
• Free late check-out until 2 pm (subject to availability).
• Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points or $20 USD food and beverage credit per night of stay
• Discounts on selected shows at MGM Resorts (subject to availability).
• Discount of 10% in participating stores (with some exclusions).

Titanium Elite:

• 75% of Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on qualifying stays.
• Enhanced room upgrades (subject to availability).
• Priority check-in.
• Free late check-out until 2 pm (subject to availability).
• Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points or $20 USD food and beverage credit per night of stay
• Discounts on selected shows at MGM Resorts (subject to availability).
• Discount of 10% in participating stores (with some exclusions).

Ambassador Elite:

• 75% of Marriott Bonvoy bonus points on eligible expenses
• Resort fee exemption
• One suite upgrade per year at a Las Vegas hotel (stay up to three nights)
• Enhanced room upgrades (based on availability)
• Late check-out at 4:00 p.m. (subject to availability)
• Welcome gift of 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay or food and beverage credit of $ 20 (USD) per night of stay
• Free parking
• Retail discount of 15% at participating stores (exclusions apply)
• Access to VIP check-in room at the W Las Vegas
• Discounts for selected shows at MGM Resorts Destinations, based on availability
• Early check-in at 1 p.m. (24-hour notice required)
• Express valet service and dedicated cab line
• Hotel reservations guaranteed within 24 hours
• Priority reservations in restaurants
• Dedicated queues at participating restaurants, buffets and cash registers
• VIP admissions to Las Vegas nightclubs for members and a guest
• Priority access to selected shows and entertainment venues
• Priority access to pool cabanas, spa

It then improves the credit to spend at the facility, which used to be 15$, late check-out is included, but is subject to availability, and discounts are extended to all members from Platinum on up. Certainly we are not at the levels of what you get if you sleep in a facility Marriott traditional. Slightly better treated Ambassadors, but the actual difference is very little.

My advice for those who want to visit Las Vegas

Before embedding in the trip to America the stop in Sin City check three factors:

1. Avoid weekends, avoid American public holidays, spring break, super bowl weekend or the like
2. Check the calendar of trade shows, avoid choosing periods with large events such as CES or trade shows
3. Waiting until the last to book

Being able to make a row means paying for the same room even 1/10 of the price of the "first" night and get around a much more livable city with fewer crazies around.

In conclusion

Definitely better than nothing, but it is not one of those benefits that makes me want to book one of these facilities in a city like Las Vegas especially since the typical vacation for an Italian tourist is not based on night life or bachelor party as it often is for Americans.

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