Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Edition: Where to Use Your Marriott Points

By Kate Van Dell for Sebastian Luxe Travel

There’s a right way to use points, and then there’s the way most of us do it. You can spend them at an airport hotel with fluorescent lighting on the way to a cousin’s wedding and a breakfast buffet that tastes like regret. Or you can turn those same Marriott Bonvoy points into something far better: saltwater, linen sheets, and a cappuccino that arrives before you realize you wanted one.

If you’ve been quietly hoarding Bonvoy points, this is your permission slip to use them beautifully. These are the luxury Marriott resorts where your points don’t just get you a room, they get you a version of yourself who naps well and orders dessert, delivering truly epic redemption value.

Sun, Sand, and Architectural Calm: Caribbean & Mexico Luxury Redemptions

The Silver Palm at the Ritz Grand Cayman, Image courtesy of the Ritz Grand Cayman

The Caribbean and Mexico offer some of the best Marriott redemptions for pure, effortless indulgence.

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach at its best: polished, calm, and quietly perfect. It’s the kind of place that still believes in service as a craft. You’ll spend your days between turquoise water and staff who somehow remember your name, your drink, and your general disposition.

2. The St. Regis Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
New, architectural, and genuinely serene. The resort equivalent of taking a deep breath. All clean lines, soft tones, and a tempo that insists you slow down. The best points redemption for anyone recovering from “busy.”

3. The Edition Riviera Maya (Kanai, Mexico)
Set inside a 620-acre mangrove reserve, this property is a masterclass in architectural homage. Designed to mimic the natural formation of Mayan cenotes, the resort features floating buildings, vast open lobbies, and overwater hammocks. Whitewashed walls and minimal design allow the light and the jungle to do the talking. For couples who like their luxury deeply intentional and their escape fully immersive.

Mediterranean & European Excellence

The Lakeside Pool at The Edition Lake Como, Image courtesy of The Edition Lake Como

Our European selections prioritize sleek design and an unforgettable sense of place, blending old-world charm with modern luxury.

4. JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
This brand-new hillside resort in Chania is the ultimate modern Grecian escape. With low-slung, minimalist architecture, most rooms offering private pools, and a focus on Cretan terroir in the restaurants, it’s a stunning blend of luxury and location.

5. The Edition, Lake Como (Italy)
Minimalism meets mist. The Edition replaces chandeliers and velvet with something calmer: glassy water, matte finishes, and cocktails that taste like good decisions. Quiet luxury isn’t a phrase here, it’s the entire mood.

6. The Madrid Edition (Spain)
Madrid doesn’t do subtle, and neither does this hotel. All sculptural lighting, crisp linens, and a rooftop pool that makes you understand why dinner starts at ten. Somehow it’s both calm and alive, perfect for a sophisticated city weekend.

7. W Verbier (Switzerland)
If you ski but also like a good playlist, this is your mountain. Sleek timber, glass walls, and après-ski that actually delivers. Equal parts alpine and attitude, this is where you come for the runs and the rosé.

Pacific Calm and Eastern Ritual: The Aspirational Redemptions

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Image Courtesy of Mandapa

For the ultimate escape, these properties transform points into bucket-list cultural and private retreats.

8. The Ritz-Carlton, Turtle Bay (Oahu, Hawaii)
Far from Waikiki, close to peace. This North Shore sanctuary feels like the opposite of multitasking: waves, palms, spa, sleep, repeat. A points redemption that doubles as therapy.

9. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto (Japan)
Refined, restrained, and quietly divine. Tatami precision meets Western comfort, and breakfast alone could justify the flight. For travelers who like beauty with a side of discipline.

10. Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Bali)
The dream redemption. Built along the Ayung River in Ubud, Mandapa is equal parts temple and hideaway. Villas open into the jungle, and time moves at its own pace. This is the definition of a spectacular Ritz-Carlton Reserve points stay.

Final Thoughts on Luxury Bonvoy Value

A few more worth considering:

The Bodrum Edition (Turkey): Mediterranean minimalism and mornings that last until two.
The St. Regis Venice (Italy): Espresso, art, and perfect light on the Grand Canal.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua (Hawaii): Calm, chic, and family-friendly without losing the plot.

Using points well isn’t about being clever, it’s about taste. Because anyone can save money. But not everyone can turn a loyalty program into a lifestyle.

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