Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore Joins Marriott Bonvoy on December 1, 2026
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The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore joins Marriott Bonvoy on December 1, 2026. From that date, members can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible stays at the 608-room Marina Bay hotel, and those nights count toward elite status.
It is the last regular Ritz-Carlton hotel that has stayed outside the program. Until November 30, 2026, the hotel can be booked on Marriott's website, yet a stay there earns no points, no elite night credit and no elite recognition.
What changes on December 1, 2026
The hotel has confirmed the date in writing to guests who asked. Once it participates, a stay works like any other Ritz-Carlton stay in the Marriott Bonvoy program: points on eligible rates, qualifying nights, and the elite benefits that the brand honors.
Two things are still missing. Award pricing has not been loaded, so the number of points per night is unknown. The hotel says details on points earning, redemptions and reservation procedures for Bonvoy bookings will come through official Marriott and hotel channels.
| Marriott Bonvoy feature | Until November 30, 2026 | From December 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Earn points on paid stays | No | Yes, on eligible rates |
| Redeem points for award nights | No | Yes, once award pricing is loaded |
| Elite qualifying nights | No | Yes |
| Elite room upgrades and late checkout | No | Yes, under Ritz-Carlton brand rules |
| Complimentary breakfast for elites | No | No |
| Club Lounge access through elite status | No | No |
Why this hotel stayed out for 30 years
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore opened in 1996, when Ritz-Carlton had no points-based loyalty program. When Ritz-Carlton Rewards started awarding points in 2010, each hotel could choose whether to take part. Singapore and Osaka opted out. Osaka later joined; Singapore kept its exemption, and that arrangement carried over when Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest merged into Marriott Bonvoy.
The hotel has not given a reason for the change. For Bonvoy members, the reason matters less than the result: one more high-end option in Singapore where points now work.
What Marriott Bonvoy elites will and won't get
Ritz-Carlton is one of the brands where Marriott Bonvoy elite status carries fewer perks. Here is what applies from December 1, 2026:
- Points on paid stays: yes, on eligible rates, at the Ritz-Carlton earning rate plus your elite bonus
- Qualifying nights: yes, each eligible night counts toward your next tier
- Room upgrades: yes, under the standard Bonvoy upgrade rules, excluding Club-level rooms
- 4 p.m. late checkout for Platinum and above: yes, subject to the usual Bonvoy exceptions
- Complimentary breakfast: no, Ritz-Carlton hotels do not offer it as an elite benefit at any tier
- Club Lounge access: no, the hotel states that Marriott Bonvoy elite status does not provide complimentary Club access
The Club Lounge sits at the top of the building and serves five food presentations a day. To get in, you book a room or suite with Club access.
Using points and Free Night Awards here
Award nights should become bookable once Marriott loads the hotel's pricing. Standard Bonvoy award rules then apply, including the fifth night free on a five-night award stay.
Free Night Awards from a Marriott Bonvoy credit card will work here too, as long as the nightly price fits within the certificate's value plus the top-off points Marriott allows. Wait for the price before you plan around a certificate: Marriott Bonvoy raised award prices without notice in July 2026, and dynamic pricing at a 600-plus-room luxury hotel in Marina Bay can swing widely between dates.
Should you book now?
If you have a paid stay planned for after December 1, 2026, add your Bonvoy number to the reservation now and confirm with the hotel that the stay will earn points. If your stay starts before that date, it will not earn, even if you book it on Marriott's website.
For an award stay, there is nothing to book yet. Check the hotel's Marriott page after December 1 and compare the points price with the cash rate before you redeem.
Bottom Line
From December 1, 2026, the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore earns and redeems Marriott Bonvoy points and counts toward elite status. Book paid stays dated December 1 or later with your member number attached, and wait for award pricing before you commit points or a Free Night Award. Do not count on breakfast or Club access from your status.
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When does the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore join Marriott Bonvoy?
The hotel joins Marriott Bonvoy on December 1, 2026. Stays from that date earn and redeem points on eligible rates, and the nights count toward elite status.
Do stays before December 1, 2026 earn Marriott Bonvoy points?
No. Until November 30, 2026, the hotel does not participate in Marriott Bonvoy, so a stay earns no points and no elite nights, even when booked on Marriott's website.
How many points does an award night cost at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore?
The price is not known yet. Award pricing had not been loaded as of November 5, 2026, and Marriott uses dynamic pricing, so the cost will vary by date.
Can I use a Marriott Free Night Award at this hotel?
Yes, once award pricing is loaded, as long as the nightly price fits within the certificate's value plus the top-off points Marriott allows. Check the price for your exact dates first.
Do Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members get free breakfast at this Ritz-Carlton?
No. Ritz-Carlton hotels do not offer complimentary breakfast as an elite benefit at any Marriott Bonvoy tier, and that applies here from December 1, 2026.
Does Marriott Bonvoy elite status give access to the Club Lounge?
No. The hotel states that Marriott Bonvoy elite status does not provide complimentary Club access. You need to book a room or suite that includes Club access.
Is the fifth night free on award stays at this hotel?
Yes. Once the hotel takes part in Marriott Bonvoy on December 1, 2026, the standard rule applies: on a five-night award stay, the fifth night is free.
