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Why I Stopped Booking Luxury Marriott Stays Direct

For a long time, I defaulted to booking hotels the “right” way: directly through the brand. As someone who plays the points and miles game seriously, it felt almost instinctual. Book direct, earn points, stack elite credit, hope for upgrades, and cross your fingers at check-in. But over the past few years, I’ve changed how I book luxury Marriott stays — and it’s been a surprisingly big shift in how much value I get from each trip. I never expect…
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UpgradedPoints.com broke the news in on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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