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Four Points Flex by Sheraton
The short answer
Four Points Flex by Sheraton is a separate Marriott brand from Four Points, with a simpler stay focused on the essentials, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Some Marriott pages still use its earlier name, Four Points Express. It’s part of Marriott Bonvoy, so you can earn and redeem points there, but a stay earns 5 base points per US$1 instead of the usual 10, and half an Elite Night Credit a night.
- 5
- base points per US$1, half the usual 10
- ½
- Elite Night Credit a night
- US$50
- if the hotel can't honor your booking
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What is Four Points Flex, and how is it different from Four Points?
Marriott calls it a distinct brand, built for guests who want a simplified stay focused on essentials and value, in convenient locations. It’s separate from Four Points by Sheraton, with its own earning rate and its own elite benefits, so check which one you’re booking. In April 2025 Marriott announced plans to double the number of Four Points Flex hotels across Europe by the end of 2026. Four Points by Sheraton earns the standard 10 points per US$1 and a full Elite Night Credit; Four Points Flex earns half of each.
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Where are Four Points Flex hotels?
In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Marriott says. The brand is growing quickly, so check Marriott’s Four Points Flex page for the current list. We don’t track Four Points Flex hotels for points value yet.
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What does a Four Points Flex stay earn?
| Brand | Base points per US$1 | Elite Night Credits a night |
|---|---|---|
| Four Points by Sheraton | 10 | 1 |
| Four Points Flex by Sheraton | 5 | ½ |
| City Express and Protea | 5 | ½ |
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How do half Elite Night Credits add up?
Two Four Points Flex nights make one Elite Night Credit toward status. Your account only shows whole numbers, so a single half night appears once it pairs with another. The elite night calculator takes halves, and elite status explains what each tier needs.
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What do elite members get at Four Points Flex?
| Tier | Points bonus | Late checkout | Welcome gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Elite | 10% | Priority, when available | None |
| Gold Elite | 25% | 2 p.m., when available | 250 points |
| Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite | 50% to 75% | 4 p.m. | Breakfast for you and one guest each night, or 500 points a stay |
Where the hotel has no restaurant, or a third party runs it, Platinum Elite and above get 500 points a stay instead of breakfast. Gold Elite and above also get an enhanced room upgrade when available, Titanium and Ambassador the 48-hour guarantee, and Ambassador Your24 and Ambassador Service.
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What else is different for members?
- If the hotel can’t honor your guaranteed booking, the Ultimate Reservation Guarantee pays US$50, plus 45,000 points for Platinum Elite and above. Most full-service brands pay US$200 and 90,000 points.
- Marriott gift cards aren’t accepted at Four Points Flex. Where Marriott gift cards work.
- Award prices change by date like every Marriott hotel, so compare the points price with the cash rate before you book. Cash or points?
Another regional brand with half credits in some places: Series by Marriott. Every brand: the Marriott brand explorer.
Questions
Is Four Points Flex part of Marriott Bonvoy?
Yes. Members earn points there and can redeem points at every participating Four Points Flex hotel.
How many points do you earn at Four Points Flex?
5 base points per US$1, half the 10 most Marriott brands earn. Elite bonuses apply on top.
Do Four Points Flex stays count toward elite status?
Yes, at half an Elite Night Credit a night, so two nights count as one.
Do Platinum Elite members get breakfast at Four Points Flex?
Yes, as a welcome gift choice: breakfast for you and one guest each night, or 500 points a stay. Where the hotel has no restaurant, or a third party runs it, you get 500 points a stay.
Is Four Points Express the same as Four Points Flex?
Yes. Four Points Express is the brand's earlier name, and some Marriott pages and hotel listings still use it.
Is Four Points Flex the same as Four Points by Sheraton?
No. It's a separate, lighter midscale brand. Four Points by Sheraton earns 10 points per US$1 and a full Elite Night Credit; Four Points Flex earns half of each.
Sources: Marriott Bonvoy terms, sections 2.1.a and 4.2.a, Marriott: What is Four Points Flex by Sheraton?, Marriott: earning rates by brand, Marriott: Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Marriott news: Four Points Flex growth in Europe. Program rules change, so confirm with Marriott before you rely on one. Award Escape is independent of Marriott.