What Is Marriott PointSavers?

Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty program representing more than 30 brands and nearly 10,000 Marriott-branded hotels and resorts worldwide. Members can earn points for their stays, through Marriott co-branded credit cards and with partners, to later redeem for travel or rewards.

Marriott PointSavers allows members to redeem their hard-earned points at reduced levels at eligible properties.

Since Marriott has switched to a dynamic pricing model, where the number of points you need for a redemption night varies based on local demand, it can be hard to determine if you are getting a good deal. Marriott discontinued its awards chart, which had fixed numbers of points for properties and made it easy for travelers to know how many points to save for a future trip.

But PointSavers can still offer good value for your points if your dates are flexible. Here's how the Marriott Bonvoy PointSavers option can help you get better use from your travel redemptions.

» Learn more: How to earn, redeem and maximize Marriott Bonvoy points

What is the Marriott PointSavers program?

Since Marriott Bonvoy has shifted to a dynamic pricing model, the redemption cost depends on demand for each property on the particular dates you want to visit. It’s the supply and demand concept from Economics 101: The more popular a hotel is on a certain date, the more it will cost.

But with the PointSavers option, you can find the inverse. On less popular dates, or when a hotel has excess room inventory, you can find rooms at discounted rates.

» Learn more: Your complete guide to earning Marriott Bonvoy points

How to find Marriott PointSavers discounts

This program is ideal for those who have flexibility in where they want to travel. You know how many points you have in your program balance, and you want to make the most of them. Using the PointSavers search feature can be a fun way to explore new destinations and expand your horizons. Here’s how to find these deals.

Choose travel dates

Head to the PointSavers page and search for your travel dates and destination.

You can also search by calendar if you have flexible dates. It functions in the same way as the normal search on Marriott.com.

The calendar function allows you to toggle between cash or points viewing so that you can see the overall cost. Typically, you will see a correlation between the lowest nights in points and the lowest nights in cash.

» Learn more: How to book award nights using Marriott Bonvoy points

Once you settle on a hotel and travel dates, you will need a credit card to confirm your reservation. The standard cancellation policies would apply, although these can vary by hotel.

You can then choose to pay the entire cost in points or as a combination of cash and points. If you log in to your Marriott Bonvoy account, you will find a discount on the cash cost of a stay for members.

Will you find the best value with Marriott PointSavers?

While PointSavers has lost some of its excitement since the loyalty program switched to dynamic pricing, it is still a great way to get great value from your points. With so many ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points, it only makes sense that you maximize them when redeeming for an upcoming trip.

Keep in mind that not all properties will offer these rates, especially during peak travel periods. But if you find a good deal and are flexible with your travel dates and hotel options, you can get great value from Marriott Bonvoy with PointSavers rewards.