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Unlock Starbucks Points with This Hotel Rewards Program

by Aoife O'Riordan

Jun 28, 2024

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Marriott Bonvoy teamed up with Starbucks to offer loyalty members of both brands exclusive benefits to fulfill their travel and coffee needs. Enroll in both programs and link accounts to earn points and Stars faster toward free stays and coffee, as well as access to curated travel experiences.

 

Once linked, Starbucks Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members can begin to earn benefits from both brands.

 

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So, what can you earn through the new partnership? Members earn Double Stars every time they make a purchase at participating Starbucks locations during the duration of their stay at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels.

 

Additionally, throughout the year, there will be designated Marriott Bonvoy Weeks, the first running through July 14. During Marriott Bonvoy Weeks, linked members earn 100 Marriott Bonvoy points when they make three qualifying purchases at participating Starbucks locations.

 

To celebrate the new collaboration, Starbucks Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members with linked accounts can enter a sweepstakes offering a range of prizes, including a grand prize trip to visit each of the Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in Seattle, Milan and Tokyo, with a Marriott Bonvoy hotel stay and round-trip airfare included.

 

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Starbucks Reserve locations in Chicago, New York and Seattle also introduced the Starbucks Reserve Siciliano for Marriott Bonvoy to celebrate the launch. This cocktail draws inspiration from the brands’ mutual love for coffee, travel and connection. For a limited time, Starbucks Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members with linked accounts can enjoy this exclusive cocktail at U.S. Starbucks Reserve Roasteries and the Starbucks Reserve Store at the Empire State Building.

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