Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 Spring Promotion: 2,500 Bonus Points Per Stay + Elite Nights for Brand Exploration – A Big Win for Indian Travelers

By Sahil Gulati | February 10, 2026

Marriott Bonvoy has launched its first major global promotion of 2026, shifting gears to reward members for exploring its vast portfolio of over 30 brands rather than piling up nights at the same property. The offer delivers 2,500 bonus points per eligible paid stay plus 1 bonus Elite Night Credit per unique brand stayed at during the period. This marks a clear departure from recent years’ “regular” promotions, which often featured double elite nights per night or per stay to accelerate status through volume. Now, Marriott is nudging members to try different brands—think luxury at The Ritz-Carlton one night, then select-service at Courtyard the next—to earn those extra elite credits.

For Indian Bonvoy members, especially in metros like Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, this is particularly exciting. These cities boast 6–12+ Marriott brands each, often clustered in business districts or easily reachable for short “brand-hopping” trips. A few one-night stays could net you a handful of bonus elite nights without leaving your home region—perfect for chasing Silver, Gold, Platinum, or even Titanium Elite status faster.

Promotion Details at a Glance

• Earning Period: February 25, 2026 (12:00 AM local time) to May 10, 2026 (11:59 PM local time) – about 75 days of spring travel opportunities.
• Registration: Required! Sign up now via your Marriott Bonvoy account or the promo page (marriott.com/loyalty/promotion.mi?promotion=SH26 or similar) before April 26, 2026. Post-registration stays qualify.
• Bonuses:
  • 2,500 bonus points per qualifying paid stay (no cap mentioned—great for multiple short trips).
  • 1 bonus Elite Night Credit per different brand (once per brand, not per night or stay at the same brand).
• Qualifying Stays: Paid bookings through Marriott channels only (no awards, third-party sites, or certain discounted rates). Most properties worldwide participate.

Why This Shift to Brand Exploration?

Past promotions rewarded sheer volume (e.g., double elite nights per night), favoring loyalists who stick to one or two brands. This 2026 version caps elite bonuses at one per brand, encouraging diversity across Marriott’s ecosystem—from upscale like JW Marriott and Westin to affordable like Fairfield and Aloft. It’s a smart play by Marriott to drive traffic to underutilized properties and boost overall engagement, though it may feel less rewarding for heavy stayers at a single brand.

Easy Brand-Hopping Wins for Indian Cities

With Marriott’s strong footprint in India, residents can score multiple bonus elite nights locally without long-haul travel. Here are standout cities with approximate brand counts (excluding Marriott Executive Apartments, which don’t qualify for brand bonuses):

• Chennai (easy local brand-hopping): 7 brands readily available, including Courtyard by Marriott Chennai, ITC Grand Chola (Luxury Collection), Le Méridien Chennai, The Westin Chennai Velachery, Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR, Fairfield by Marriott Chennai OMR, and Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa. A weekend of short stays could net you all 7 bonus elite nights—plus 2,500 points each time.
• Bengaluru (brand goldmine for exhaustive collection): 10–12 brands, such as The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, ITC Gardenia (Luxury Collection), Tribute Portfolio, Moxy Bengaluru Airport, Aloft Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, Four Points by Sheraton Bengaluru Whitefield, Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, and Series by Marriott options. Bengaluru stands out for variety—ideal for maxing out brand credits.
• Mumbai (including Navi Mumbai): ~9–10 brands, featuring The St. Regis Mumbai, ITC Grand Central/Maratha (Luxury Collection), JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu/Sahar, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai, Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai, The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake/Garden City, Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Le Méridien Navi Mumbai, Moxy Mumbai Andheri West, and Series by Marriott properties.
• Delhi / Delhi NCR (including Gurgaon/Sohna): Solid selection across Le Méridien (New Delhi/Gurgaon), ITC Maurya (Luxury Collection), Sheraton New Delhi, Aloft New Delhi Aerocity, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, Four Points by Sheraton New Delhi, The Westin Gurgaon/Sohna, and Courtyard by Marriott Gurugram/Aravali. Easy access for NCR residents to harvest 7–9 brands.
• Hyderabad: 5 strong brands, including Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad, ITC Kakatiya/Kohenur (Luxury Collection), The Westin Hyderabad Hitec City/Mindspace, and Le Méridien Hyderabad—still a quick path to several bonus credits.

Pro tip: If you have a Club Marriott membership, you can layer on additional discounts—up to 20–30% off room rates at participating hotels (plus dining perks across Asia-Pacific properties). This makes one-night brand-hopping far more cost-effective, especially for budget-friendly brands like Courtyard, Fairfield, or Four Points, where rates often start under ₹5,000–8,000 per night.

🕵️‍♂️ The Strategy: Why Marriott Changed the Game

Marriott is smart. In previous years, people would book 20 nights at the cheapest “Fairfield Inn” to hit Platinum status using the Double Elite Night promo.

Now, Marriott is forcing diversity. They want you to try the Moxy, the Aloft, the Sheraton, and the Renaissance. They are effectively gamifying your loyalty.

How to Hack “Brand Bingo” (Indian Context)

If you are in a metro city like Bengaluru, Delhi, or Mumbai, you are in luck. You can rack up Elite Nights fast by “Hotel Hopping.”

The Bengaluru Circuit (Example):

1. Monday: Courtyard Hebbal (₹6k) ➔ Earns 1 Bonus Night.
2. Tuesday: Four Points Whitefield (₹5k) ➔ Earns 1 Bonus Night.
3. Wednesday: Fairfield Rajajinagar (₹4k) ➔ Earns 1 Bonus Night.
4. Thursday: Renaissance Race Course (₹8k) ➔ Earns 1 Bonus Night.

Result:

• Actual Nights Stayed: 4
• Bonus Elite Nights: 4
• Total Elite Credits: 8 Nights (Plus 10,000 Bonus Points!)

Compare this to staying 4 nights at just the Courtyard, where you would only get 5 Elite Credits total.

Maximizing the Promo in India

• Focus on short, paid stays across brands in your city or nearby.
• Stack with Club Marriott discounts or targeted offers.
• Track everything in the Bonvoy app.
• Value the bonuses: 2,500 points ≈ ₹1,400–2,000 (at 0.6–0.8 paise/point), plus elite night progress toward perks like upgrades and breakfast.

This promotion rewards curiosity over repetition, and with India’s Marriott density, local members have a real edge. Register today, plan your brand-hopping itinerary, and turn spring travel into serious rewards. Check the official terms on marriottbonvoy.com/loyalty/promotion or your account promotions tab.

Happy earning—and exploring! Safe travels. 🚀