5 New Marriott Hotels You Can Visit in 2017 for Free

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There are a lot of new hotels opening up all around the world this year, including those by the ever-popular Marriott chain. So, before you plan your next vacation, make sure you check out some of the new properties Marriott has planned. One of these might help you cross a location off your bucket list and save you some money at the same time if you’re a Marriott Rewards member. (Note: Marriott purchased Starwood hotels late last year. If this is your preferred hotel, you may want to check out these five new Starwood hotels you can visit for free.)

AC Hotel Portland

Portland has become one of the “it” cities to visit in the United States over the last several years, so it’s no wonder that Marriott’s AC brand of hotels — which can be found all across Europe — is opening a new location in Portland. During your stay make sure you visit the hotel restaurant, AC Kitchen. This tapas style restaurant will bring some of the hotel’s Spanish influence to the city.

This category seven property will cost 30,000-35,000 points for a free night.

JW Marriott Singapore South Beach

Any trip to Singapore should include luxury and style. That’s exactly what you’ll find when you stay at the JW Marriott Singapore South Beach. Located right in the heart of all the major tourist attractions, this hotel features 634 rooms, including 47 suites. There are five different restaurants to choose from, including one from executive chef Akira Back of Iron Chef America. Because Singapore is very much a vertical city, sky gardens are very popular, and the JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has two on property.

This hotel is a category eight property, requiring 35,000-40,000 points for a free night.

Edition Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain, is a city filled with art, rich culture, and amazing food. It’s there that Marriott will be opening their latest Edition hotel. This 100-room property will be located in the Ciutat Vella district. If you are looking for the next big party, this might be the perfect place to stay. You will be able to enjoy three restaurants, a rooftop and lobby lounge, plus a nightclub.

This hotel will open later in 2017 and there is no official announcement on the Marriott Rewards category or the price.

AC Hotel Denver Downtown

The mile-high city is one of the hottest places to be right now. Listed as the number two place to live in the U.S., people are coming here to visit from all over the world. If you are thinking about an upcoming trip to Denver, then you might want to look into the AC Hotel Denver Downtown. Located in the heart of the Denver theater district, this hotel is surrounded by bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the Denver nightlife. The hotel even offers Denver’s highest open-air, rooftop bar.

The AC Hotel Denver Downtown will open in August 2017. At this time it’s unknown what Marriott Rewards category this hotel will be.

Moxy NYC Times Square South

Located in New York City’s Time Square, this hip hotel will be geared toward Millennials who are looking to relax and have a good time. This will be the flagship property for the Moxy brand, and will include numerous pop-up shops, restaurants and a sprawling rooftop fitness center.

Moxy Times Square South will open in summer 2017. Its Marriott Rewards category is still unknown.

Earning Marriott Rewards

If you want to score some free nights at any of these properties, one of the easiest ways to earn Marriott points is with the Marriott Rewards Premier credit card. When you sign up you will receive 80,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first three months. If you want to add an authorized user to your account, you will earn an additional 7,500 points once they make a purchase in the first three months.

When you use this card at Marriott properties, you will receive five times the points. In addition, you will earn two times the points at restaurants, car rental companies, and on airfare that you purchase through the airlines. All other purchase will earn one point per dollar. There is an annual fee of $85, but you will receive a free night at any category one through five property on your anniversary. The card comes with a variable 16.49% to 23.49% APR based on creditworthiness.

All cardholders will automatically receive silver elite status as well as 15 credits toward gold status. Plus, for every $3,000 in purchases you make with the card, you will receive an additional elite status credit.

Earn Even More Rewards as a Business Owner

Marriott also offers small business owners an additional way to boost their Marriott Reward balance. When you sign up for the Marriott Rewards Premier Business credit card, you will receive an additional 80,000 Marriott Reward points. You’ll also be able to earn the same amount of points on purchases with this business credit card as you can with the personal version. The only difference is that you can also earn 2x points at office supply stores and on internet, cable, and phone services.

The Marriott Rewards Business credit card has an annual fee of $99, but you will also receive a free night at any category one through five property on your anniversary. You will also receive the same elite status benefits as you would with the personal card. However, if you spend $50,000 on your business card in a calendar year you will automatically receive gold status.

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