At Marriott, our core value of putting people first is more than just a statement — it’s the foundation of our culture and permeates every aspect of our employee experience, most notably our comprehensive benefits program. We believe in taking care of our associates and their families, empowering their wellbeing, fueling their career ambitions, and opening doors to new adventures. Our commitment is reflected in a wide array of benefits and opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your life and career.
This article provides an overview of Marriott benefits for our valued associates based in the US and Canada. While this list is not exhaustive and specific benefits eligibility and options may vary based on employment status and location, it highlights our dedication to providing exceptional care. We also include links to global benefits information to showcase the reach of our commitment.
Explore the World with Marriott Employee Travel Perks
Unbeatable Hotel Discounts
One of the most exciting perks of being a Marriott associate is the incredible opportunity to explore the world. Our employees, along with their friends and family, enjoy substantial discounts at over 8,500 Marriott hotels and resorts across the globe. Beyond these generous hotel room discounts, associates who are also Marriott Bonvoy members can access even more perks, including:
- 20% off Delicious Dining: Savor memorable meals with a 20% discount on food and beverage at participating Marriott restaurants.
- 20% off Relaxing Spa Treatments: Unwind and rejuvenate with a 20% discount on spa treatments at participating Marriott spas.
- 30% off Marriott Retail: Bring a piece of Marriott home with a 30% discount at Marriott stores, perfect for gifts or personal treats.
- 30% off Golfing Gear and Tee Times: Perfect your swing with a 30% discount on apparel, equipment, and tee times at Marriott golf destinations.
→ Discover More: Inside Explore by Marriott Bonvoy: Real Associate Discount Experiences
Celebrating Milestones with the Quarter Century Club
Marriott deeply values loyalty and celebrates long-term commitment. After 25 years of dedicated service at Marriott or Marriott-managed properties, associates are welcomed into the prestigious Quarter Century Club (QCC). QCC members are rewarded with complimentary hotel rooms, offering a fantastic opportunity to travel, relax, and experience the world, recognizing their significant contribution to the Marriott family.
Work-Life Balance and Holistic Wellness with Marriott Benefits
Generous Paid Leave Policies
We understand the importance of taking time away to recharge and connect with loved ones. Marriott provides associates with paid leave for various needs, including well-deserved vacations, necessary sick time, and recognized holidays. This paid time off is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
TakeCare Wellness Program: Investing in Your Total Wellbeing
At the heart of our employee support system is the TakeCare Wellness program. Marriott is deeply invested in the holistic wellbeing of our associates. The TakeCare program is designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health, recognizing that true wellbeing encompasses all aspects of life. This comprehensive program demonstrates Marriott’s commitment to genuinely take care of its employees.
Cultivating Community with Associate Resource Groups
Marriott’s Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) are vital in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. ARGs empower our diverse workforce to connect with colleagues, expand their professional networks, hone their skills, celebrate their unique backgrounds, and contribute to the communities where they live and work. These groups create a sense of belonging and provide platforms for personal and professional growth.
Confidential Support through the Employee Assistance Program
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Marriott’s Assistance & Resources for Life (ARL), our Employee Assistance Program, is a free and confidential resource designed to lend a helping hand when you need it most. ARL offers confidential counseling, educational resources, and referral services to support associates through personal or work-related difficulties, ensuring no one has to face challenges alone.
Fueling Career Growth with Marriott Learning and Development
Pathways to Career Development
Marriott’s global scale and diverse operations provide unparalleled career development opportunities. We are committed to helping associates build fulfilling and meaningful careers. From skill-enhancing learning and development programs to diverse internal mobility options, Marriott empowers associates to discover their passions, embrace new challenges, take on expanded responsibilities, and achieve continuous career growth.
Tools and Training for Professional Advancement
We are dedicated to nurturing leaders at every level within the organization. Marriott champions both personal and professional development through a variety of tools and training programs. We embrace diverse learning styles and recognize that career paths are rarely linear. Our resources support unconventional growth and empower associates to take charge of their career journeys.
Investing in Continued Education
Marriott strongly believes in the power of education. We offer financial assistance to associates who pursue further education to expand their skill sets and advance their careers. This commitment to continued learning underscores our investment in our employees’ long-term success and development.
US-Specific Marriott Benefits: Focused on Your Health and Family
Comprehensive Health & Medical Benefits
Medical Coverage Choices:
For our US-based associates, Marriott provides a selection of medical plans with varying price points to suit individual needs and budgets. These plans offer different deductibles, coinsurance, and copays, allowing you to choose the coverage that best fits your personal and family health requirements. You can also enroll in a Health Care Spending Account to manage healthcare expenses, and some plans offer the option to save in a Health Savings Account (HSA) for future healthcare needs. Marriott medical plans are designed with your wellbeing in mind and include:
- Free Preventive Care: Your health is invaluable. That’s why Marriott provides 100% coverage for annual check-ups and preventive health screenings, ensuring you can prioritize your health without financial barriers.
- Accessible Telemedicine: Get quick medical advice anytime, anywhere with free or low-cost telemedicine services. Connect with doctors via video, phone, or secure email 24/7 for convenient healthcare access.
- Personalized Health Coaching: Receive free, confidential, one-on-one support from dedicated health coaches. These coaches provide personalized guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress management, high blood pressure, and connect you with relevant health professionals to support your unique wellness journey.
- Maternity and Pregnancy Support: Our free maternity programs and incentives provide financial savings and access to a dedicated nurse for any pregnancy-related questions. We support you every step of the way as you prepare to welcome your new baby.
- Fertility Benefits: Marriott supports your family planning journey with comprehensive fertility benefits. Coverage includes medical services, access to fertility specialists, and a dedicated care team to guide you through the process.
Dental and Vision Care:
We also offer comprehensive dental and vision plans to ensure your overall health is taken care of.
Dental Plan: The Dental Plan includes preventative care such as routine cleanings, basic services like fillings, restorative treatments, and even orthodontia coverage for both children and adults.
Vision Plan: The Vision Plan provides free annual eye exams when using a network provider, along with coverage for frames, lenses, or contact lenses. Additionally, the free Vision Discount Program offers further savings on glasses, contact lenses, eye exams, and laser vision correction.
Parental Leave & Family Support for US Associates
Paid Parental Leave:
Marriott recognizes the importance of family time. For US-based associates, both parents are eligible for paid parental leave to bond with their new child and support their families after birth or adoption. Marriott offers eight weeks of paid parental leave, and new mothers may also utilize short-term disability to extend their time at home with their newborn.
Adoption Assistance:
For associates expanding their families through adoption, Marriott offers financial assistance to help with eligible adoption expenses, easing the financial aspects of this significant life event.
Child Care Support:
We understand the challenges of childcare. Marriott provides associates and their families with discounts at over 2,200 childcare centers nationwide. Associates can also utilize a Dependent Care Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare expenses, offering significant savings.
Financial Wellbeing Benefits for US Associates
Competitive Compensation and Rewards:
Marriott is committed to recognizing and rewarding your contributions. Our total rewards package – encompassing base pay, merit increases, bonus opportunities, retirement savings plans, and more – is designed to be competitive and help you build long-term financial security.
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)):
Plan for your future with ease through our robust Retirement Savings Plan. Save for retirement on a before-tax, Roth 401(k), or after-tax basis, or a combination of all three. Marriott significantly boosts your retirement savings by matching 100% of your 401(k) contributions up to 5% of your weekly pay.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP):
Become a stakeholder in our success through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Associates can purchase Marriott International stock at a 15 percent discount, allowing you to share in the company’s potential growth and build personal wealth.
Tuition Reimbursement for Career Advancement:
Marriott’s commitment to education extends to financial support for associates pursuing further studies. Our Tuition Reimbursement program helps associates grow their skills and advance their careers by providing financial assistance for eligible educational expenses.
Commuter Benefits for Savings:
Reduce your commuting costs with pre-tax commuter benefits. Public transit, vanpool, and parking expenses can be deducted from your paycheck before taxes (up to IRS limits), putting more money back in your pocket.
Income Protection for Peace of Mind:
Protect your financial stability with our Income Protection plans. If you are unable to work due to serious illness, injury, or childbirth, our Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans provide income replacement. Many full-time hourly associates are automatically enrolled in Short-Term Disability at no cost.
Life Insurance Coverage:
Marriott provides basic life insurance at no cost to associates, offering a crucial safety net for your loved ones. You also have the option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children at affordable group rates.
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Canada-Specific Marriott Benefits: Tailored for Your Needs
Health & Medical Benefits in Canada
The Marriott Benefits Plan for Canada is specifically designed to provide comprehensive coverage, including Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance. We understand that benefits are a critical part of your associate experience, and our Canadian program is structured to:
- Offer Comprehensive and Competitive Benefits: Provide robust and market-leading benefits packages across all our Canadian locations.
- Adapt to Evolving Needs: Respond to your changing benefit requirements throughout your career with Marriott.
- Foster Partnership in Health Management: Engage you as a partner with Marriott in proactively managing health-related expenses and promoting wellbeing.
Health Coverage:
Health coverage for our Canadian associates encompasses a wide range of services, including prescription drugs, paramedical services (massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy), mental health support, virtual healthcare, emergency out-of-country coverage, vision care, medical supplies, and other essential health services.
Virtual Healthcare Access:
Enjoy 24/7 access to medical professionals through our virtual healthcare service. Canadian associates can utilize unlimited phone, text, and/or videoconferencing consultations for prescription renewals, diagnostic test result reviews, specialist referrals, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT), and more, all from the convenience of your phone or computer.
Vision and Dental Plans:
Vision Plan: The vision plan offers free eye exams every two years and coverage for eyeglasses, contact lenses, and laser vision correction, ensuring your visual health is well-supported.
Dental Plan: Dental coverage includes preventative, basic, major/restorative, and orthodontia services for children, promoting excellent oral health for you and your family.
Life and Disability Insurance:
Life Insurance: Marriott provides basic life insurance at no cost to our Canadian associates, giving you peace of mind. You can also purchase additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and children at discounted group rates.
Disability Program: Our disability insurance, provided at no cost, protects you from income loss if illness or injury prevents you from working long-term, offering crucial financial security during challenging times.
Work Life & Wellness Benefits for Canada Associates
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP):
Our Employee and Family Assistance Program offers free, confidential counseling and support for Canadian associates facing life’s challenges. Whether you need assistance with stress management, parenting and childcare, financial management, or health issues, our EFAP provides confidential, trustworthy support 24/7, 365 days a year.
Fitness Club Partnerships:
Prioritize your physical wellbeing with corporate discounts at select fitness clubs across Canada. Marriott associates can enjoy reduced membership rates to support their fitness goals.
Travel Discounts & Perks for Canada Associates
Airline Partnerships:
Canadian associates can also benefit from travel perks beyond hotel discounts. We have partnerships with select airline companies, offering group discount rates on flight tickets to make travel even more accessible and affordable.
Financial Benefits for Canada Associates
Retirement and Savings Programs:
Marriott supports your long-term financial security through comprehensive retirement and savings programs. Our program includes a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to help you maximize your retirement savings. Under the DCPP, Marriott matches up to 5% of your pay, significantly boosting your retirement funds.
Student Debt Repayment Program (SDRP):
We are committed to supporting associates at every stage of their career, including those managing student debt. Our Student Debt Repayment Program (SDRP) is designed to help recent graduates and students tackle student loans and achieve financial ease while building a thriving career at Marriott.
Education Savings Plan (RESP):
Invest in your children’s future education with our group Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) program. Associates can build savings for their children’s post-secondary education, potentially supplemented by government grants, securing a strong foundation for their academic journey.
Marriott Benefits Across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East & Africa)
EMEA Benefits Information by Country
Marriott’s commitment to employee wellbeing extends globally. To explore specific benefits information for associates in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, please navigate to the country-specific links provided below. We are dedicated to providing regionally relevant and competitive benefits packages to all our associates worldwide.
Marriott International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.
Please note: This overview provides a summary of benefits offered to eligible employees of Marriott International, Inc. and participating subsidiaries in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) and Canada. All benefits are subject to terms and conditions, including eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures and deadlines, cost contributions, waiting periods, and other provisions. Benefits may differ for union-represented employees. Marriott reserves the right to modify, enhance, decrease, or terminate any benefit program or its terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Marriott benefits do not extend to employees of businesses operated by independent franchisees.
