What Is the Marriott Bonvoy Moments Program?

Have a mountain of Marriott Bonvoy points but don’t want to burn them on another cookie-cutter hotel stay? Enter: Marriott Bonvoy Moments.

This program lets Marriott Bonvoy members bid on — or buy outright — experiences ranging from luxury boxes at sporting events to dinners at exclusive restaurants and even cooking lessons with celebrity chefs.

It’s appealing to cardholders who want to use their points to buy something other than airline tickets and hotel stays. Heck, one Marriott Bonvoy loyalist spent more than 2 million points on the opportunity to make his own, custom Bellagio fountain show.

Let’s break it down — including a look at the best Marriott Bonvoy Moments available right now.

Marriott Bonvoy Moments is a rewards program that gives members the option to redeem points for unique experiences instead of traditional hotel or flight redemptions. These experiences range across categories including:

• Culinary: Food and wine festivals, chef-hosted dinners, cooking classes.

• Entertainment: Backstage passes, VIP concert seating.

• Lifestyle: High-end travel, cultural immersions (think: Monaco Grand Prix, an annual Formula One motor racing event).

• Sports: VIP suites and on-field access at major games.

• Partners: Experiences through Marriott’s corporate tie-ins (NFL, Chicago Cubs, Madison Square Garden, and more).

The program runs year-round, so as old experiences sell out, new ones are added.

There are two ways to snag a Bonvoy Moment:

1. Auctions

Bid using your points — and the highest bidder wins. These are typically reserved for rare or ultra-exclusive experiences. But beware: what looks cheap early on can skyrocket in the final minutes.

Case in point? Scott Krupa (the fountain show winner) said that his prized Bellagio experience was priced at just 1.3 million Bonvoys at five minutes until closing. Within just a few minutes, it spiked to more than 2 million.

Marriott's system has features to help automate your bidding. For example, you can preset the highest amount of points you’re willing to spend. The program automatically places bids for you until either you win or the bidding exceeds your limit.

2. Fixed-price purchases

No bidding war. Just lock in the experience with the listed point cost. These typically have a set number of redemptions available, so they’re exclusive — but not one-of-a-kind.

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Cap

Members can purchase up to five Bonvoy Moments experiences in a calendar year. Additionally, a single experience might have multiple packages within it (say, multiple sets of a pair of tickets to a concert, but members can only purchase two packages per experience (so you could bring four people if you bought two packages that included two tickets each).

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No refunds

All Marriott Bonvoy Moments purchases are final with no refunds. Once you’ve purchased your Bonvoy Moment, the points are immediately removed from your account and cannot be returned.

No transfers

Experiences may not be transferred. I Marriott believes that you have sold, marketed or reassigned your experience without Marriott’s explicit written consent, then you will lose the experience and your points will be forfeited.

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Here are some of the most standout Marriott Bonvoy Moments available now.

All three of these play out in Las Vegas and are made possible by the partnership between MGM and Marriott Bonvoy.

Celebrate 4th of July at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection

Las Vegas was already one of the best cities to celebrate Fourth of July. With this Moment, you can celebrate Independence Day in high style. One winning bidder and three guests will receive:

• A three-night stay (July 3–6) in a Terrace One Bedroom Suite with a private balcony + a connecting Double Queen Room.

• VIP access to a Dive-In Movie screening of Top Gun: Maverick at the Boulevard Pool Deck

• Bottomless cocktails, festive buffet and Strip-side fireworks.

• Sunday brunch at LPM Restaurant & Bar.

A Beach Bungalow + W Las Vegas

One member and three guests will receive:

• A full day in a private Bungalow cabana at Mandalay Bay Beach, complete with $750 F&B credit and personal bar service.

• Two-night stay in two W Premier King Suites at W Las Vegas (July 13–14).

A Mid-Week Beach Bungalow

Relax poolside with:

• Access to a private Bungalow cabana at Mandalay Bay Beach on July 30.

• A $750 food and beverage credit for cocktails and snacks by the surf.

• VIP treatment for one member and three guests.

Bonvoy Moments in Asia

As part of the Luxury Dining Series, there's a whole host of food-related Bonvoy Moments available for bidding over in Asia. Highlights include:

Japan: Michelin minds meet in Osaka

July 11–13 at The St. Regis Osaka: From traditional teppanyaki to modern mixology, the Osaka kickoff sets the tone for this year’s culinary tour de force.

Marriott Bonvoy members can bid to experience:

• A collaborative dinner at Wajo by Chef Takato Kitano and Master Teppan Chef Yuki Oe of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo.

• A tasting menu co-created by Chef Agustin Balbi (Andō, Hong Kong) and Chef Michiaki Yoshida (La Veduta), marrying Italian finesse with Japanese elegance.

• A 50 Best Bar Takeover by Hideyuki Saito of Gold Bar at The Tokyo EDITION, crafting cocktails with precision and flair.

• French-meets-Asian patisserie from Executive Pastry Chef Alex Chong (The Singapore EDITION).

• A showstopping dinner at Brasserie RÉGINE by Chef Takatoki Minagawa and Chef Ryuta Iizuka of Michelin-starred Ryuzu.

Korea: Jeju’s flavors shine on the global stage

July 17–20 | JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa: Jeju’s iconic seafood and volcanic terroir are the stars of this celebration, elevated by chefs from across Asia and Australia.

This Bonvoy Moment includes:

• A Six-Hands dinner with Chefs Paul Smart, Ryan Byrne, and Jayden Kim—14 Hat and La Liste awardees.

• Midsummer High Tea in The Lounge, by Pastry Chef Sienna Wang and Chef Shigeru Nojima, paired with tea cocktails from Kyoto's Yosuke Asano.

• A Haenyeo-inspired brunch at Yeoumul, created by Chef Jin Lee and Chef Hirotaka Nakashima (The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka).

• A traditional liquor masterclass with fermentation artisan Master Kim and Yosuke Asano.

Singapore: Culinary creativity meets heritage

August 29–31 | The St. Regis Singapore: In honor of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, this series stop reimagines heritage cuisine with Michelin polish.

Bid to experience:

• A Four-Hands Cantonese menu at Yan Ting by Chefs Chan Chung Shing and Daniel Wong.

• A six-hands grill dinner at The Astor Grill with Chefs Vladimir Veiga, Fabio Granata, and Angelo Sergio.

• A patriotic dessert celebration by Chef Angela Lai and Chef Ng Chee Leong.

• Bar takeovers by cocktail legends Marco Dongi (W Bangkok) and Paulo Naranjo (The St. Regis Jakarta).

Thailand: Bangkok’s star-studded grand finale

September 25–28 | The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: The series wraps in Bangkok with bold global collaborations and rarefied flavors.

Bonvoy Moments to bid on:

• A six-hands European tasting with Chefs David Toutain, Valentin Fouache, and Adam Catterall.

• French-Asian fusion at Louise x Duet by David Toutain.

• Friends of Lily’s brunch by Chef Pop, Chef Tala Bashmi, and Chef Jai.

• An intimate 10-person private dining at Lily’s by Chef Tala.

• A bar showcase featuring Simone Rossi and Angelo Sparvoli.

• A multi-sensory chocolate afternoon tea by Pastry Chef Sylvain Constans.

Value-wise, you’ll usually squeeze more out of your Bonvoy stash by booking hotel nights — we estimate Bonvoy points are worth 0.9 cent each.

But when it comes to experiences you literally can’t buy with cash, Moments can be well worth the splurge — especially if you’ve got a large points balance and a bucket-list event on the horizon.

To assess value, divide the retail cost of the experience by the number of points it costs. If it exceeds 0.9 cent per point, you're coming out ahead.

» Learn more: How much are Marriott points worth?

If you’re points-rich and adventure-hungry, Marriott Bonvoy Moments might be your ticket to unforgettable memories. While not always the best dollar-for-point redemption, the emotional and exclusive value can far outweigh the math.

Looking for front-row seats to life’s most thrilling events? Your Bonvoy points might just be your backstage pass.