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Series by Marriott
The short answer
Series by Marriott is a collection of established regional hotel brands that keep their own names but join Marriott Bonvoy. In the US, Canada and Greater China a night earns 10 base points per US$1 and a full Elite Night Credit. Everywhere else it earns 5 points per US$1 and half an Elite Night Credit.
- 10
- points per US$1 in the US, Canada and Greater China
- 5
- points per US$1 everywhere else
- 1 or ½
- Elite Night Credit a night, by country
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What is Series by Marriott?
A way for regional hotel brands to join Marriott Bonvoy without becoming a Marriott brand. Each keeps its own name and style, and Marriott adds its booking channels and the loyalty program, so members earn and redeem points there.
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Where is Series by Marriott so far?
- May 22, 2025: Marriott launches Series by Marriott worldwide, starting in India with The Fern hotels. Marriott’s release.
- Jan 26, 2026: Marriott reports 13 Series agreements in the US and Canada in 2025, with the first hotels open by year end. FOUND Hotels in Chicago, Miami Beach, San Diego and Santa Barbara are bookable as Series by Marriott. Marriott’s release.
- Mar 23, 2026: Series by Marriott launches in Europe, with projects in Italy and the UK. Marriott’s release.
- Jun 24, 2026: Marriott signs an agreement to bring Series by Marriott to Greater China, and stays in the US, Canada and Greater China start earning a full Elite Night Credit. Marriott’s release.
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What does a Series by Marriott stay earn?
| Where the hotel is | Base points per US$1 | Elite Night Credits a night |
|---|---|---|
| US, Canada and Greater China | 10 | 1 |
| Everywhere else | 5 | ½ |
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Why do some Series nights count as half?
Before Jun 24, 2026, every Series by Marriott night earned half an Elite Night Credit. Since then, nights in the US, Canada and Greater China earn a full credit; elsewhere they still earn half, so two nights make one credit. Marriott’s rule. The elite night calculator takes halves.
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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.
- We don’t track Series hotels for points value yet, so compare the points price with the cash rate before you book. Cash or points?
A newer midscale brand with half credits: Four Points Flex. Every brand: the Marriott brand explorer.
Questions
Is Series by Marriott part of Marriott Bonvoy?
Yes. Series by Marriott hotels are in Marriott Bonvoy, so you earn and redeem points there.
Do Series by Marriott stays count toward elite status?
Yes. A night in the US, Canada or Greater China earns a full Elite Night Credit; elsewhere it earns half.
How many points do you earn at Series by Marriott?
10 base points per US$1 in the US, Canada and Greater China, and 5 elsewhere. Elite bonuses apply on top.
Are FOUND Hotels part of Marriott Bonvoy?
Yes. FOUND Hotels in Chicago, Miami Beach, San Diego and Santa Barbara are Series by Marriott hotels, so a night there earns 10 points per US$1 and a full Elite Night Credit.
When did Series by Marriott launch?
Marriott launched it worldwide in May 2025, starting in India, then in Europe in March 2026 and with an agreement for Greater China in June 2026.
Sources: Marriott Bonvoy terms, sections 2.1.a and 4.2.a, Marriott: Elite Night Credits, Marriott news, May 22, 2025, Marriott news, Jan 26, 2026, Marriott news, Mar 23, 2026, Marriott news, Jun 24, 2026. Program rules change, so confirm with Marriott before you rely on one. Award Escape is independent of Marriott.