Best Marriott hotels for your 85k Free Night Award

Updated Jul 18, 2026

Ranked from live Marriott rates. A 85k Free Night Award books any standard night up to 85k points outright, and up to 110k once you top off with the +25k points Marriott allows.

A Marriott 85k Free Night is worth up to$2,821a night

46 trophy · 54 great. Top value right now: The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour Miami — a $2,940/night room for 102k points (your 85k cert + 17k top-off), net of the top-off.

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Top 100 for a 85k FNA (46 trophy · 54 great)

#1🏆 Trophy

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour Miami

Miami, united states

best night Jan 15 · +17k top-off

best night Mar 26 · +21k top-off

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Miami, united states

best night Apr 24 · +25k top-off

Principessa Forte dei Marmi, Autograph Collection

Pisa, italy

best night Feb 4 · no top-off

best night Oct 12 · no top-off

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa

Motu Mute, french polynesia

best night Sep 9 · +13k top-off

Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter

Riyadh, saudi arabia

best night Apr 14 · no top-off

Pazziella, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Capri

Napoli, italy

best night Jul 21 · +22k top-off

The Ben, Autograph Collection

West Palm Beach, united states

best night Mar 18 · no top-off

TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo-Flores Island, indonesia

best night Dec 30 · no top-off

Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection

Dallas-Fort Worth, united states

best night Feb 13 · no top-off

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Malé, maldives

best night Sep 16 · +25k top-off

More 85k-FNA-worthy properties

#	Hotel	Std pts	Cash/night	Rating
13	Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis Map Minneapolis, united states	78k	$1,940	4.5
14	The St. Regis Venice Map Venezia, italy	108.8k	$1,868	4.6
15	The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh Map Riyadh, saudi arabia	83k	$1,437	4.6
16	The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa, Katameya Dunes Map Cairo, egypt	23k	$1,470	4.5
17	Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection Map Kailua-Kona, united states	94k	$1,371	4.5
18	The Westin Changbaishan Resort Map Tonghua, China	72k	$1,401	4.5
19	Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, a Member of Design Hotels™ Map Cozumel, mexico	67k	$1,248	4.5
20	The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City Map Mexico City, mexico	107k	$1,430	4.3
21	Rissai Valley A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Map Jiuzhaigou, China	106k	$1,341	5.0
22	The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Miami Map Miami, united states	85k	$2,038	4.2
23	The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Map Jacksonville, united states	107k	$2,520	4.4
24	The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice Map Venezia, italy	108k	$1,313	4.8
25	The Ritz-Carlton Naples Tiburon Map Fort Myers, united states	81k	$1,273	4.5
26	The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Map Palm Springs, united states	105k	$1,835	4.3
27	The Resort at Pelican Hill Map Los Angeles, united states	108k	$1,371	4.4
28	The Westin Shimei Bay Resort Map Sanya, China	32k	$1,121	4.4
29	The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Map San Diego, united states	57k	$1,119	4.5
30	The Ritz-Carlton St Louis Map St Louis, united states	93k	$1,391	4.4
31	Buoy Haus Beach Resort St. Thomas, Autograph Collection Map Charlotte Amalie, virgin islands us	100k	$1,914	4.7
32	JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Map Phoenix, united states	93k	$1,322	4.5
33	Sheraton Denarau Villas Map Nadi, fiji	94k	$1,824	4.3
34	The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park Map United States	100.8k	$1,440	4.5
35	The St. Regis Mexico City Map Mexico City, mexico	82k	$1,146	4.7
36	Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West Map united states	80k	$1,494	4.3
37	The Ritz-Carlton Naples Map Fort Myers, united states	110k	$1,322	4.4
38	The St. Regis Rome Map Rome Lazio, italy	108k	$1,519	4.5
39	The Westin Rusutsu Resort Map Chitose / Tomakomai, japan	94k	$1,112	4.1
40	W Maldives Map Malé, maldives	101.5k	$1,140	4.8
41	Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station Map united states	55k	$992	4.3
42	The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya Map Tel Aviv, israel	78k	$1,581	4.4
43	The St. Regis New York Map united states	110k	$1,162	4.4
44	Sheraton Changbaishan Resort Map Yanji, China	56k	$1,401	4.4
45	Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos Map turks and caicos islands	100k	$1,102	4.7
46	The Westin Palace, Milan Map italy	87k	$1,245	4.1
47	The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale Map Phoenix, united states	105k	$2,210	4.3
48	The St. Regis Chicago Map united states	93k	$1,952	4.4
49	Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place Map Brussels, belgium	52k	$950	4.1
50	The Reykjavik EDITION Map iceland	94k	$1,224	4.5
51	The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Map Santa Ana, united states	91k	$2,293	4.3
52	Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg Map Salzburg, austria	102k	$1,339	4.7
53	Residence Inn by Marriott London Tower Bridge Map united kingdom	48k	$924	4.4
54	The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale Map Phoenix, united states	102k	$1,103	4.8
55	The Ritz-Carlton Hotel De La Paix Geneva Map Geneva, switzerland	108k	$1,091	4.8
56	The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles Map Los Angeles, united states	107.5k	$1,342	4.4
57	The Westin New York Grand Central Map united states	79k	$1,028	4.1
58	Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Geneva Map Geneva, switzerland	107k	$1,394	4.4
59	The Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay Map Honolulu, united states	105.6k	$1,322	4.3
60	The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Map Malé, maldives	110k	$1,110	4.8
61	The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi Map Langkawi, malaysia	100k	$1,586	4.8
62	Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan Map italy	106k	$1,420	4.5
63	JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa Map Jeju City, south korea	68k	$1,669	4.4
64	Residence Inn by Marriott London Bridge Map united kingdom	52k	$899	4.3
65	The Westin Cleveland Downtown Map Cleveland, united states	34k	$999	4.2
66	Leopard Sands, Kruger Park Map Skukuza, south africa	100k	$1,138	4.7
67	The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Map Dallas, united states	101k	$1,559	4.5
68	Sabatic Formentera Autograph Collection Map Ibiza, spain	81k	$1,083	4.1
69	The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston Map Boston, united states	98k	$1,112	4.2
70	Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara Map japan	73k	$1,163	4.4
71	The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Miami Map Miami, united states	87k	$1,783	4.2
72	The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai Map Cancun, mexico	110k	$1,077	4.8
73	The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Map Kailua-Kona, united states	100k	$1,469	4.3
74	The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua Map Lahaina, united states	110k	$1,057	4.4
75	JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Map Orlando, united states	94k	$1,290	4.3
76	W New York – Union Square Map united states	101k	$1,555	4.1
77	The St. Regis Florence Map Firenze, italy	103k	$1,683	4.8
78	King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens Map Athens, greece	97k	$1,231	4.7
79	Moxy NYC East Village Map united states	78k	$885	4.8
80	IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa Map Naha, japan	101.5k	$1,024	4.1
81	The REMI., Scottsdale, Autograph Collection Map Phoenix, united states	74k	$990	4.3
82	New York Marriott Downtown Map united states	72k	$1,038	4.1
83	The St. Regis Langkawi Map Langkawi, malaysia	76k	$1,458	4.6
84	Hotel Beaux Arts, Autograph Collection Map Miami, united states	82k	$901	4.4
85	Odera, Tinos, Autograph Collection Map Mykonos Island, greece	82k	$1,500	4.8
86	The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Map Abu Dhabi, united arab emirates	99k	$1,501	4.6
87	The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas Map Charlotte Amalie, united states	110k	$1,273	4.2
88	The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid Map Madrid, spain	102k	$1,348	4.4
89	Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection Map San Jose, united states	85k	$1,252	4.5
90	Sheraton Commander Hotel Map Boston, united states	81k	$852	4.0
91	SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Plaza Map Kansas City, united states	23.2k	$832	4.4
92	Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa Map West Palm Beach, united states	88k	$872	4.2
93	JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa Map San Jose del Cabo, mexico	83k	$1,050	4.5
94	The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection Map Portland, united states	68k	$869	4.7
95	The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa Map Charlotte Amalie, virgin islands us	97k	$1,345	4.0
96	The Ritz-Carlton Turks And Caicos Map Providenciales Island, turks and caicos islands	110k	$1,077	4.1
97	The Ritz-Carlton South Beach Map Miami, united states	101.5k	$1,176	4.4
98	The Westin Palo Alto Map San Jose, united states	96k	$1,040	4.1
99	Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort Map Oranjestad, aruba	88k	$1,188	4.3
100	The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Map Edinburgh, united kingdom	73k	$900	4.4

How we score it

Spending a 85k Free Night Award isn’t free: even a no-planning burn gets you about $545 of room. That figure comes from what Marriott points actually return in real redemptions (0.64¢ each), not a hand-picked number — so a hotel only earns a spot here when it beats that fallback. We score each one on its 90th-percentile bookable night — a rate it reaches regularly, not one freak date — minus any points you top off above 85k (up to +25k, at 0.7¢ each) and the cert’s $545:

value = 90th-percentile night − top-off × 0.7¢ − $545 cert cost

So the best redemptions are hotels whose nights reliably price well past $545 — a 85k cert on a cheap room ranks low, because the value you give up outweighs the cash. Anything over 110k points can’t be reached even with the top-off, so it’s excluded.

Good to know

Marriott lets you add up to 25,000 points to any Free Night Award, so a 85k cert reaches a 110k-point night. We only list nights within that reach.
Values reflect each hotel’s 90th-percentile night in our ~1-year scan — a rate it hits regularly — your dates may differ. Confirm on marriott.com before booking.
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