The Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
As a Platinum Card member, you receive Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status without the usual requirements. You benefit from many advantages such as member rates, room upgrades and bonus points at thousands of hotels worldwide.
Benefits of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status with the Platinum Card from American Express
Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program with six levels
Marriott is a US hotel company that operates thousands of hotels worldwide under more than 30 brands. Marriott Hotels & Resorts alone has almost 600 hotels worldwide, as well as hotels from many other well-known brands, such as Sheraton, The Ritz-Carlton and Westin. The company offers its guests a loyalty program called Marriott Bonvoy™, which includes various benefits depending on the benefit levels:
- Member status: You can achieve this status by registering free of charge. It offers complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, mobile check-in and some discounts.
- Silver Elite: If you book ten or more overnight stays a year, you will receive member rates as well as other benefits such as later check-out and a 10 percent points bonus. You can redeem the points for overnight stays, flights, rental cars, experiences or purchases.
- Gold Elite: This status entitles you to a room upgrade subject to availability and a 25 percent points bonus. You reach this level after 25 overnight stays per year – or with the Platinum Card from American Express: This card automatically grants access to Gold Elite status without the need for a certain number of overnight stays.
- Platinum Elite: For stays of 50 nights or more per year, there are further benefits such as a preferential room upgrade including suites subject to availability, a welcome gift and a 50 percent points bonus.
- Titanium Elite: At this level, you receive additional privileges such as personal service, a 48-hour room guarantee and a 75 percent points bonus.
- Ambassador Elite: The highest status is achieved from 100 overnight stays and qualified expenditure of USD 23,000 per year. It allows a check-in and check-out time of your choice as well as a special Ambassador service.
Gold Elite status: attractive benefits for Platinum Card members
Gold Elite status makes a stay at a Marriott hotel unforgettable. Platinum Cardholders achieve this status automatically, provided they register for it once. The benefits apply to all hotels in the group. What you can expect:
- Room upgrade: Subject to availability, you will be granted a room upgrade with Gold Elite status. Upgrades may include corner rooms, rooms with special views, upper floor rooms, rooms with special amenities and rooms on executive floors. This bonus is available at almost all the hotel group brands.
- Late check-out: As a Gold Elite status member, you can call reception on the morning of check-out and request a late check-out until 2 p.m. This is subject to availability.
- Welcome gift: In the majority of brands belonging to the Marriott Group, Gold Elite status members receive a welcome gift of 500 points, for all others 250 points.
- Bonus points: There is a bonus of 25 percent on the points collected during the stay. The points can be redeemed for stays at participating hotels, "Moments" experiences, flights and other services and goods.
- Wi-Fi: Premium internet access in the room is also included.
- Benefits for members and Silver Elite members: With Gold Elite status, you also benefit from the advantages of the "Silver" and "Member" categories. These include a 10 percent discount in the gift boutique at participating brands, access to member support telephone numbers and discounts of at least 2 percent on overnight stays.
Good to know: Additional cardholders also benefit from all the bonuses mentioned. You receive the Platinum additional card free of charge. The General Terms and Conditions of the bonus program apply to all bonuses.
Worldwide hotel programs with the Platinum Card
The Platinum Card is particularly worthwhile for frequent travelers: In addition to the attractive Gold Elite status at Marriott Group hotels, holders of this premium credit card also benefit from higher levels of loyalty programs at other renowned hotels without having to meet the standard requirements. For example, free access is granted to Radisson Rewards Premium Status, MeliáRewards Gold Membership and Hilton Honors Gold Status.
Platinum Card members also receive numerous benefits at over 1,600 hotels worldwide that belong to one of the two American Express hotel programs: The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels + Resorts. At these renowned hotels, for example, there is a hotel credit worth USD 100 or in some cases a daily breakfast on the house for two people.
American Express & Marriott Bonvoy: more comfort, more relaxation
With a Platinum Card, you can look forward to special treatment at Marriott Group hotels. Gold Elite status, achieved after free registration, gives you benefits such as a free room upgrade, late check-out, premium internet access, a welcome gift and bonus points. You also benefit from the advantages of Member status and Silver Elite status. This promises more comfort and relaxation without having to fulfill any conditions, such as a certain number of overnight stays.
It's best to apply for your Platinum Card from American Express right away and use it to book your next trip and prestigious hotels.
Frequently asked questions and answers
As a Platinum Card member, you acquire Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, which brings with it numerous benefits, such as room upgrades, late check-out and premium internet access.
Yes, with the Gold Card, for example, two admissions to participating airport lounges per year are included and you also benefit from a comprehensive insurance package.
As of April 2025, the following brands belong to the Marriott Group: AC Hotels, Aloft Hotels, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Autograph Collection Hotels, City Express, Courtyard, Delta Hotels, Design Hotels, EDITION, Element, Fairfield, Four Points, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, JW Marriott, Le Méridien, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Clubs, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Residence Inn, Sheraton, SpringHill Suites, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton, TownePlace Suites, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, Westin.
