This is great news for Marriott Bonvoy members, who will soon be able to take advantage of even more ways to redeem their points. It will soon be possible to :

• Earn points on Sonder unit reservations made via Marriott.com
• Redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for free nights in Sonder units

We don’t know if this will cause any changes to Marriott Homes Villas, which is the Airbnb equivalent of the Marriott International brand, but it looks like Sonder collection by Marriott is joining the hotel brands in the Marriott portfolio instead. After all, brands like Residence Inn and Marriott Apartments already offer apartment-like accommodations.

Sonder offers travelers a type of accommodation positioned between the traditional hotel and Airbnb-style short-term accommodation rental. The accommodation is often apartment-style, fully furnished and located in some of the world’s most sought-after neighborhoods and cities.

Here are some of the features of the units that can be booked with Sonder :

• Comfort and style: Sonder offers tastefully furnished units to provide all the amenities customers need (kitchen, Wi-Fi connection, toiletries, washer/dryer most of the time), without compromising aesthetics.
• Prime location: Sonder’s units are conveniently located in prime city neighborhoods, close to the destination’s main attractions, restaurants and activities.
• Customer support combined with autonomy: Unlike a hotel, check-in is done entirely digitally or from a cell phone using the information provided in the reservation. However, Sonder offers a 24/7 support service in case of problems or questions.
• Flexible stays: As is the case with Airbnb, it is sometimes possible to benefit from reduced rates for extended stays, an interesting option for nomadic workers, families or expats.

For an example of a stay with Sonder, read our review on this Sonder experience in New Orleans: