In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at Bonvoy Titanium status, which is Marriott’s elite tier that requires 75 nights annually. All the time I see people ask whether it’s worth going for Titanium status over Platinum status, so I’ll share my take on that.
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Nice review.
I’m a lifetime titanium but Hyatt loyalist (might change after the bloodbath), so low current year stays in general.
Do you know how the algorithm for upgrades prioritizes within Titanium any extra for a lifetime Titanium or year to is a year to date stays?
You get two Air Canada lounge passes a year I think with silver status which came in handy passing through Vancouver last year.
I like United silver status too with the upgrades at checkin to extra premium economy or whatever being a nice perk.
Qualified for Titanium (without any credit cards) in April last year and had 30-40 nights at Marriott hotels after that. Outside of the five nightly upgrades, I have not received any suite upgrades. All upgrades have been to something like a higher floor or Executive room (which is more or less useless since I already have access to the lounge with the status).
You also get Emirates Skyward platinum elite status, which might be a new perk of Bonvoy Titanium. Also, for what it's worth, you get Hertz Five Star status.
Lifetime Titanium here. In the US and Mexico, upgrades I got was for a "higher floor". Everywhere else, great upgrades like suites.
In the 10 years I've been staying in Marriott hotels I've had my status more or less 50:50 split between Platinum and Titanium, and I can't say that I've noticed any discernible difference between the two in terms of upgrades. There was even one regular property that never upgraded me to a suite as a Titanium but did so the moment I returned as a Platinum.
Having said that, I went to RC Doha as a Titanium in the first week of January this year and I got upgraded from a Club room to an Executive Suite.
I'm pretty certain that I'd never have got that upgrade as a Platinum, since RC says that Titaniums (but not Platinums) can potentially get suite upgrades.
Talking of Bonvoy tiers in general, I think Ambassadors should get 100% points earning (like Accor Diamond and IHG Diamond) instead of 75%. That would be much more logical,
ie
Platinum: 50% bonus (50 nights)
Titanium: 75% bonus (75 nights)
Ambassador: 100% bonus (100 nights + spend requirement)
Amb should also get an extra FNC, with a higher limit than the 75-night one.
Is this a new benefit? You only earn miles with Skywards as part of double-dipping, but no elite level of Skywards, even if you are a Titanium level in Marriott.
Lifetime Titanium member. From my experience (both US and intl) the only benefits I see is free bottle of water at checkin (if I ask for it), 1,000 points at checkin as an award, plus breakfast (typically the lounge). Upgrades, I dont hold my breath. I'm putting my efforts towards Hyatt loyalist these days.
I'm been Lifetime Titanium for decades. Used to get an upgrade along with a nice welcome gift (fruit basket, wine with note from the GM) but for a long time no value in the US. Varies wildly in Europe. Some hotels will consistently upgrade and continue to provide a nice welcome amenity, often with note, others zip.
My sense is that properties that don't see so many elites each one expecting to be treated as VIP are much more likely to offer old fashioned hospitality. I find that historic hotels in particular if they have suites or rooms with nice views and don't expect to sell out will proactively upgrade but if not and you ask politely if its might be possible they will.
So there is real benefit when traveling overseas during off season. Otherwise, not very much.
On closer inspection of the benefit from the Marriott app, it looks like you're right, plus, if you have Marriott Platinum elite or higher, you can get priority check in and boarding on Emirates.
Sorry.
The only time I ever really noticed a differentiation between Platinum and Titanium was with St. Pancras, London (now Autograph Collection) where the only way to have complimentary access to the lounge was to have Titanium status. This was back in 2020 and unfortunately, no more lounge here. But not sure if there are other hotels that have this Titanium lounge policy.
I find Titanium status to be extremely valuable in the 75% bonus points and upgrade procedure. I have used all of my UNA's in the past year.
I have had Lifetime Titanium status since Marriott purchased Sheraton. My understanding is that when Marriott purchased Sheraton this lifetime status was granted to eligible Marriott and Sheraton members but is no longer available. I have never received a suite award. Two hotels in Europe did provide me with massive rooms that certainly seemed, although not so designated, like a suite to me. The benefit to me from my status is the 75% point earning bonus especially as I have a Marriott credit card that provides 6 points for every dollar.
I think you'll get better treatment from ICE than Marriott corporate. At least with standard ice agents you can just say "whats 3*9 equal to" and then run.
I don’t think it’s worth it. I think the benefits really kick in at platinum status but after that it’s not worth the difference. I have been a platinum or titanium member for years and on occasion an ambassador member. It is true though that I have had a better experience at non US properties.
The concept of Titanium is good the implementation of it is not. Rarely do I get an upgrade with Titanium if it's an upper tier Marriot. I had a lady overseas tell me it's a money losing thing. Marriot is on the decline. The franchise model is good if the owners tend to it...they are not.
Lifetime titanium for over 10 years and provides little to no value so I’ve been using other hotels lately.
Lifetime here since 2004, it's a slow race to the bottom especially post pandemic...
Don't waste your time or energy. 1,850 lifetime nights and the 'upgrades' are few and far between, as in almost never in the U.S. unless I really push. Rarely get acknowledged for status at check-in. Always seem to have to triple check that I received the right number of points for stays and/or get the benefits I've earned. The brand is now trash. Marriott only cares about the hotel owners, not guests.
I am stunned. I just decided to shoot for titanium because some posters suggest that the automated upgrade system has been handing out upgrades frequently to titaniums since implementation mid last 2025. Is this not true?