A water villa in the Maldives is no longer a dream. A dream stay can come true with the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express Premium Card.
Wake up to the sparkling turquoise waters of the ocean, your overwater villa at your feet, and the only sound you can hear is the crashing of the waves.
What if there was a photo that could make your dream of "I'd love to stay in a place like this someday" a reality sooner than you thought?
That's the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Premium Card .
Make a luxurious hotel stay more accessible and more free.
Why not take advantage of Resort Style's exclusive membership benefits and start a truly fulfilling journey?
Introduction points
[Applications accepted until Tuesday, October 21, 2025]
- Premium Card: Up to 130,000 points
- Regular card : up to 80,000 points
*Both require certain conditions to be met. Please check the official website for details.
Why we chose this card
- At Marriott hotels, 100 yen = 6 points (Premium Card)
- Even with everyday use, you can earn 3 points for every 100 yen spent.
- With "5th night free" and "dynamic pricing," 1 point can be worth up to 2.5 yen.
- Earn Platinum Elite status by spending over 5 million yen per year
If you want to use points to enjoy a quality stay at a luxury hotel, this card is perfect.
The smartest way to use Bonvoy points is to use them at hotels
Although you can exchange your Bonvoy points for miles, the best way to spend them is to stay at high-end hotels .
For example, water villas in the Maldives and luxury hotels in Kyoto.
There are many stays where you can earn high rewards, with 1 point equivalent to 1.5 to 2.5 yen .
What's more, the "fifth night free" offer is automatically applied, so the more consecutive nights you stay, the better the deal.
Here's an example of the high return rates for cash and points bookings for a 5-night stay.
Kyoto example
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto <br>Cash rate: 242,211 yen per night
Five nights for 1,211,055 yen, but you can stay for 594,000 points with points.
The Maldives example
St. Regis Maldives Cash rate: 373,026 yen per night
Five nights for 1,865,130 yen, but you can stay for 638,000 points with points.
*Please note that while the St. Regis includes seaplane fare with cash reservations, it does not include seaplane fare with points reservations.
A separate seaplane fare of approximately 120,000 yen per person will be charged.
Becoming a Platinum Elite member changes the quality of your travels.
By simply using the premium card, you can become a Platinum Elite by spending 5 million yen a year, even if you don't stay overnight.
Some of the Platinum Elite benefits include:
- Free breakfast (for 2 people)
- Lounge Access
- Room upgrades (including suites)
- Late check-out up to 4pm
This is the moment when your hotel stay changes from "just a place to stay" to "the highlight of your trip."
[Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui Breakfast Eggs Benedict]
[Ritz-Carlton Okinawa top floor suite]
Furthermore, if you become an ambassador, you will also receive surprises like this on anniversaries and other special occasions.
[St. Regis Bali Birthday Surprise]
For those who want to earn miles
Points can be converted into 25,000 miles (plus bonus) for every 60,000 points.
For example, transferring 180,000 points will give you 75,000 miles.
This is equivalent to a round-trip business class ticket from Narita to Bali (equivalent to approximately 300,000 yen).
Furthermore, the point redemption efficiency when staying at a hotel is:
- Marriott Bonvoy® Premium: 100 yen = up to 6 points
- Amex Business Platinum: 100 yen = 1 point (basic)
→ In effect, you can earn points 2 to 6 times faster .
Bonvoy Amex is also an excellent choice for those looking to earn miles.
Resort Style Conclusion
- Stay with Bonvoy points. Get the most value when you use them at luxury hotels.
- If you want to earn miles, it's a good idea to use it in conjunction with Amex MR points (→ Business Platinum)
Bonvoy for lodging and MR for miles. A dual-wielding style that gives you freedom when traveling.
Your next trip will be more free.
Bonvoy Amex is more than just a credit card.
We are your partner in realizing a new style of travel: "Make your dreams come true with points."
So, what kind of view will you aim for next?