If you are a Marriott Vacation Club owner, you may be wondering if you can use your vacation club points to stay at Marriott hotels. The answer is yes, but it’s a bit more complicated than that.
First, let’s understand what Marriott Vacation Club points are. These are points that you own as part of your timeshare ownership with Marriott Vacation Club. These points can be used to book stays at Marriott Vacation Club resorts or exchange for stays at other properties through Marriott Vacation Club’s exchange program.
Now, can these points be used to book stays at regular Marriott hotels The answer is yes, but it depends on the type of ownership you have with Marriott Vacation Club.
If you have a deeded ownership with a specific resort or property, then your points can only be used to book stays at that property or exchanged through the exchange program for another resort in the same collection. This means that if you want to stay at a regular Marriott hotel using your vacation club points, you will need to first exchange them for points in the Marriott Bonvoy program.
On the other hand, if you have a non-deeded ownership (sometimes referred to as “club” ownership), then your points can be used to book stays not just at Marriott Vacation Club resorts but also at regular Marriott hotels and other properties in the Marriott Bonvoy program.
It’s important to note that even if you have non-deeded ownership with access to the Marriott Bonvoy program, there may still be restrictions on which properties and what types of rooms are available for booking with vacation club points. Additionally, there may be differences in point values required for booking between vacation club resorts and regular hotels within the Bonvoy program.
In summary, while it is possible to use your vacation club points to stay at regular Marriott hotels, it depends on the type of ownership you have and there may be limitations and restrictions involved. If you are unsure about your ownership type or have questions about booking with vacation club points, it’s best to reach out to Marriott Vacation Club’s customer service team for assistance.
Conclusion
Marriott Vacation Club points can be used to book stays at both vacation club resorts and regular Marriott hotels, but it depends on the type of ownership you have. Deeded owners can only use their points for stays at their specific property or exchanged within the same collection, while non-deeded owners with access to Marriott Bonvoy can use their points for a wider range of properties but may still face restrictions. As always, it’s important to check with Marriott Vacation Club’s customer service team if you have any questions or concerns about using your vacation club points for bookings.