Update 1/11/24: These new benefits will be rolled out starting this week in a phase roll out.
Nightly Upgrade Awards will be the new name for Suite Nights Awards to better align with the benefit. Nightly Upgrade Awards are one-night confirmable upgrades to a premium room or suite.
Members will be able to choose from five additional brands when redeeming their awards: The Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, Aloft, Element and Protea Hotels
Nearly 20% more premium rooms and suites will be available for upgrades across all participating brands with features like oceanfront rooms, balconies, and extra space.
Members will receive notification regarding the status of their Nightly Upgrade Awards request closer to check-in, starting three days prior to arrival.
Original post: According to internal Marriott documentation there will be changes to how suite night awards and upgrades will work.
These will be applicable to more brands starting in Q1 2024 including: The Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, Protea, Aloft and Element.
Additional room types at currently participating brands
New name for suite night awards will be announced in Q4 2023
Improvements to compensation for hotels when a suite night award is redeemed (previously hotels only received compensation if occupancy was above a certain level)
Improvements to options for paid upgrades before guests arrive on site
SNA’s came across from the SPG merger but Marriott has made them steadily less useful over the years. It’s nice to see more brands will be participating and compensation will be increased for hotels as well.