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Free Night Award

1 story · First covered Mar 15, 2026 · Latest Mar 15

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Marriott's Free Night Award Fix Is a Band-Aid on a Problem They Created

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Mar 15

Marriott's Free Night Award Fix Is a Band-Aid on a Problem They Created

Marriott just raised the points top-off cap on Free Night Awards from 15,000 to 25,000, unlocking 733 more properties for certificate holders. It's being celebrated as a member win. Let's talk about why it exists in the first place.

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Elena Voss 4 min read · Mar 15