Marriott International will offer a guaranteed late check-out to Gold and Platinum Elite Members of both Marriott Rewards – its award-winning loyalty program – and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards from May 16, making it easier for business travellers to arrange their schedule and giving them much time to enjoy the creature comforts in the hotel.

Eligible members can request the late checkout, which could be as late as 4pm, when making a reservation by phone or checking-in using the Marriott Mobile App, or upon arrival at the hotel. This benefit is available at all fully participating Marriott Rewards hotels with the exclusion of resorts, convention hotels and Marriott Vacation Club. Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards will continue to offer Silver Elite members the benefit of requesting late checkout on their day of departure.

“We’re evolving how we engage with, recognize, and reward our loyal guests,” says Thom Kozik, vice president of loyalty at Marriott International. “Loyalty is not just about our members choosing to stay with us. We want to make their travel more seamless and personalized, and we also want to deliver memorable experiences that go beyond the stay. Giving our members even more flexibility, freedom, and opportunity to enjoy what they love most about travel—and life—is one of the best ways we can show our loyalty to them.” www.marriott.com