Dynamic pricing keeps most Bonvoy redemptions near 0.8¢. Volume is the point — you earn a lot of them, each worth a little.
Where owners lose value
A 100,000-point bonus sounds larger than a 60,000-point bonus in a better program and is usually worth less. Convert to dollars before you compare offers.
Where the peak number comes from
Fifth night free on five-night award stays
Free-night certificates used at properties above their cash value
Off-peak dates at mid-tier properties
Business cards that earn Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex — Large point bonuses and a yearly free-night certificate; value it at 0.8¢, not a cent.