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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnlike Accor Plus, you don’t need to join a separate membership plan to take advantage of it. In a way it works quite similar to Shangri-La. Before I go into any details, all of the following benefits apply even if you not a hotel guest<\/strong>, and this makes a big difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n [Dining Discount]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All Marriott Bonvoy members enjoy a dining discount at participating hotels<\/a>, and the actual percentage depends on the membership tier plus the country. In general:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Greater China the percentages are higher, at 10%, 20% and 30% respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n [Earn Points]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the discount you also earn points, at the regular rate of 10 points per USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [Redeem Points]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a new feature they introduced recently<\/a>. Instead of paying cash and earning points, you can now redeem your points. The rate is the same as Instant Redemption<\/a>, i.e. 10,000 points for $40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The discount above can be applied in conjunction with the redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The redeeming option doesn’t look very attractive, however the discount is significant (up to 30% off) and earning points on top is even better. In fact Hilton and IHG have similar programs in China \/ Asia Pacific, not sure why nobody has introduced them to Europe or Americas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Marriott has a special dining scheme in Asia Pacific, which you should know if you are a resident or plan to visit the region. Unlike Accor Plus, you don’t need to join a separate membership plan to take advantage of it. In a way it works quite similar to Shangri-La. Before I go into any … Continue reading