Ritz-Carlton Reserve Joins Marriott Bonvoy

“Time stands still as the joy of discovery is anticipated, embraced and savored. An exploration of an unusual place, the excitement of an unexpected adventure, an indulgence in uncommon luxury. It is Ritz-Carlton Reserve — a rare place set aside for those who appreciate an exotic sanctuary tucked away in the most exquisite corners of the world.”

Ritz-Carlton Reserve Joins Marriott Bonvoy

That is the official description of Ritz-Carlton Reserve; and members of the Marriott Bonvoy frequent guest loyalty program can now earn 10 points per dollar spent in base points — plus bonus points depending on elite tier, and co-brand credit card accelerators will apply — and redeem points across the five Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties that are located in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico effective immediately.

Moreover, Marriott Bonvoy members will receive one elite night credit per night for every night spent at a Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort property, and that elite night credit will count toward lifetime elite status.

Because of the high level of service and unparalleled on-property offerings at Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort properties worldwide, an incremental point structure was incorporated to reflect the Ritz-Carlton Reserve experience. Redemption rates range between 80,000 points per night and 240,000 points per night. Members will be able to book Cash + Points rates subject to availability. The Stay for 5, Pay for 4 benefit will apply.

Elite Benefits On Property

The resort properties will offer unique elite benefits befitting the brand and reflecting its elevated level of luxury services and amenities. Please see elite benefits members will receive below in addition to services and amenities provided to all guests, including a personal host.

Brand Highlights

Highlights of Ritz-Carlton Reserve include — but are not limited to:

• Resort properties which are intimate and offer an average of just 75 spacious residential style suites and villas
• Each property seeks to foster a deep connection between guests and the local environment and culture
• Properties are set in select, remote, and extraordinary corners of the world to give the feeling of a rare estate
• The design inspiration is tied very closely to the locale with extensive infusion of cultural elements and destination-driven architecture, designed to blend seamlessly into the environment
• Service is designed to be anticipatory, intuitive, personal, discrete, and flexible

Final Boarding Call

If you want to stay at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort property in Bali for a week — from Wednesday, October 12, 2022 through Wednesday, October 19, 2022 as a random example…

…the minimum cost to stay one week at this resort property during that week is 66,452,500 Indonesian rupiah, which is approximately $4,625.42 in United States dollars — and that is before all taxes and fees are applied.

With taxes and fees, the total minimum cost to stay one week at this resort property during that week is 80,407,527 Indonesian rupiah, which is approximately $5,596.76 in United States dollars.

If you redeem Marriott Bonvoy points instead, the cost is 574,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, which includes the free night for staying at least five days.

Those costs are on the expensive side, as expected — but they are still doable.

I do hope to one day experience these resort properties for myself…

Source: Marriott International, Incorporated.