Marriott Bonvoy (then Marriott Rewards) launched an offer way back in 2016 to drive new member sign-ups by offering them a free night certificate after two stays, and it is still on-going with no expiry insight.
Members that sign up for Bonvoy and complete two stays within four months (see the T&Cs after you have signed up) will get a free night certificate worth up to 25,000 points, which is valid for a year after issuance.
You can access Marriott Bonvoy here, and sign up offer here.
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Note that the offer is valid for the month you sign up + the following four. If you sign in August 2020, you need to have the two stays by December 31, 2020.
You do need to sign up using the specific form because it has the promo code embedded that will activate the offer. This offer cannot be retroactively applied to existing accounts.
Conclusion
I have seen quite a few websites reporting this, falsely, as something brand new that Marriott would have just launched when, in fact, it is now on its FIFTH year.
Marriott had a programming error the other year when existing members were able to sign up for this (myself included) and earn a free night.
This is an excellent offer for new members. Just remember that you need to sign up using this specific link, and it cannot be applied to existing accounts.
Here are the terms and conditions of this offer:
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This promotion is valid only for new members of the Marriott Bonvoy™ program.
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Existing Marriott Bonvoy members are not eligible.
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Make two paid stays between 7/26/2020 and 11/28/2020 at participating hotels during your earning period to receive a Free Night Award (worth up to 25,000 points)
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For a list of current Marriott Bonvoy participating brands, visit https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/earn/hotels.mi
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A “stay” is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/checkout activity on any points-eligible rate (“Qualifying Rate”). 25,000 points is valid for a free night at Category 1-4 hotels.
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Please note that this is an electronic award and will be automatically deposited into your Member account after completing two qualifying paid stays.
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Award must be redeemed within one year from the date of issue.
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You may use additional points to upgrade your room type, subject to availability.
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Award is valid only in connection with individual travel and is not applicable to group travel, package tours, conventions or other special rates or package programs.
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Award may be used to pay for the expense of your room and related room taxes only.
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The Award may not be used to pay for food, beverages, service charges, resort fees, other taxes or other incidental expenses.
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You will not earn points for room charges or room tax covered by the Award.
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The Award is good for one night, for one room only, at Marriott Bonvoy participating hotels and counts toward Elite-level membership for the room the member personally occupies.
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Complete Marriott Bonvoy program terms and conditions and privacy policy apply.
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See https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi#earn for more information.
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Award must be used by the member.
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Award cannot be extended past expiration date or re-credited for points.
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The Award is nontransferable and has no cash value.
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All reservations are subject to Marriott Bonvoy redemption availability.
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To verify your Free Night Award or other account information online, log in to your account at https://www.marriott.com/loyalty.mi.
This promotion has already been discontinued as of this year.