Marriott Bonvoy lifetime status
Marriott Bonvoy lifetime status takes nights plus years of status: Lifetime Silver at 250 nights and 5 years, Gold at 400 nights and 7 years, and Platinum at 600 nights and 10 years. Earning Lifetime Titanium ended on December 31, 2018.
Checked against Marriott’s published rules on Oct 28, 2026.
What does each lifetime tier take?
| Tier | Lifetime nights | Years of status |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Silver Elite | 250 | 5, at Silver Elite or higher |
| Lifetime Gold Elite | 400 | 7, at Gold Elite or higher |
| Lifetime Platinum Elite | 600 | 10, at Platinum Elite or higher |
What counts toward lifetime status?
Marriott’s terms count Qualifying Nights for lifetime status, not Elite Night Credits.
The years count separately: each tier also needs years spent at that tier or higher, shown in the table above. Count this year’s nights.
What do you keep with lifetime status?
The tier, without meeting the yearly status requirement again. Points in a Lifetime Elite account don’t currently expire, either. See what each tier gives.
Questions
- How do you get Marriott Lifetime Platinum?
- 600 nights and 10 years as Platinum Elite or higher, under Marriott's terms checked on the date above.
- How many nights is Marriott Lifetime Gold?
- 400 nights, plus 7 years as Gold Elite or higher.
- Can you still earn Marriott Lifetime Titanium?
- No. Marriott's terms say earning Lifetime Titanium Elite ended on December 31, 2018.
- Do points expire with lifetime status?
- Not currently. Marriott's terms say points in Lifetime Elite accounts aren't subject to expiration.
- Do I have to requalify once I have lifetime status?
- No. Marriott's terms say Lifetime Elite members don't have to meet the yearly status requirement in later years.
Sources: Marriott Bonvoy terms, section 4.2. Program rules change, so confirm with Marriott before you rely on one. AwardEscape is independent of Marriott.