Marriott BreakAway Rates: How to Save 30% on Leisure Travel

If your employer has a corporate agreement with Marriott, you might have access to more than just business travel discounts—many companies also offer Marriott Breakaway rates for personal leisure travel. These weekend-focused discounts can save you 10-30% on vacations, family trips, and getaways across Marriott’s entire portfolio of 30+ brands.

Unlike Marriott corporate codes, Breakaway rates are specifically designed for personal travel with your family or friends, making them a valuable perk that many eligible employees don’t even know about.

Marriott Breakaway Program Details:

Marriott Breakaway is a corporate leisure travel program that extends negotiated rate privileges to employees for their personal vacation travel. While Marriott corporate codes are reserved for business trips, Breakaway rates allow eligible employees to access discounted rates when traveling for pleasure—whether that’s a weekend escape, a family vacation, or a romantic getaway.

The program recognizes that companies that invest in Marriott partnerships should extend benefits to their employees’ personal lives, too. It’s Marriott’s way of building loyalty not just with corporate travel managers, but with individual employees who might choose Marriott properties for both business and leisure.

• Stays are eligible to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and receive Elite status benefits.

How Marriott Breakaway Rates Work

Breakaway rates operate differently from standard corporate codes. Here’s what makes them unique:

Universal Rate Code: Unlike business corporate codes that vary by company, all Breakaway rates use the same code: XML. This simplifies booking significantly.

Weekend Focus: Breakaway rates are primarily available Thursday through Sunday, requiring at least one Friday or Saturday night stay. This weekend orientation reflects the leisure nature of the program.

Resort Flexibility: Some resort properties offer Breakaway rates on weekdays without weekend stay requirements, recognizing that vacation travelers often have more flexible schedules.

Discount Range: Savings typically range from 10-30% off standard rates, with the exact discount varying by property, season, and demand levels.

Who Qualifies for Marriott Breakaway Rates?

Eligibility is straightforward but important to understand:

• Current employees of companies participating in the Marriott Breakaway program
• Active employment required: Eligibility typically ends when employment terminates
• Retired employees: Some companies extend Breakaway privileges to retirees, but this varies by organization
• Family members: Employees can book Breakaway rates for their own travel and typically for immediate family members traveling with them

Important: You should only use Breakaway rates if you work for a participating company. While verification at check-in is rare, using these rates without legitimate eligibility violates program terms and could result in rate adjustments or program access issues.

How to Book with a Marriott Breakaway Rate

Booking these rates is very easy. Go to marriott.com and enter the ” XML ” rate code in the Special Rates field.

Hit the “find hotels” button, and a list of nearby hotels and rates will appear in the search results. Participating hotels typically have discounts in the 10-20% range, but you can sometimes find a 30% off deal.

Booking Tips

Check standard rates first: Sometimes promotional member rates or advance purchase discounts beat Breakaway rates. Always compare before booking.

Book early: Limited inventory is allocated to Breakaway rates. Popular destinations and peak travel periods sell out quickly.

Flexibility helps: If your preferred property shows no Breakaway availability, try nearby alternatives or adjust your dates slightly.

Sign in to your Bonvoy account: This ensures you get credit for points and elite benefits.

Companies Participating in Marriott Breakaway

Over 200 companies currently participate in the Marriott Breakaway program. If you work for one of these organizations, you’re eligible to book leisure travel at discounted Breakaway rates using the XML code.

Complete List of Participating Companies

Company Name	Industry	Rate Code	Book Breakaway Rate
Abbott	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
AbbVie	Pharmaceuticals	XML	Book Here!
Accenture	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
ADIA	Investment	XML	Book Here!
ADNOC	Energy	XML	Book Here!
ADP	Payroll Services	XML	Book Here!
AkzoNobel	Chemicals	XML	Book Here!
Alibaba	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Alight Solutions	HR Services	XML	Book Here!
AlixPartners	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Allegis Group	Staffing	XML	Book Here!
Allianz	Insurance	XML	Book Here!
Amazon	Technology/Retail	XML	Book Here!
American Dental Association	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
Aon	Professional Services	XML	Book Here!
Apple	Technology	XML	Book Here!
ARAMARK	Food Service	XML	Book Here!
AT&T	Telecommunications	XML	Book Here!
Bain & Company	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Barclays	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Bayer	Pharmaceuticals	XML	Book Here!
BMW	Automotive	XML	Book Here!
BMO Financial Group	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Booz Allen Hamilton	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Bosch	Manufacturing	XML	Book Here!
BP	Energy	XML	Book Here!
Bristol Myers Squibb	Pharmaceuticals	XML	Book Here!
Canada Post	Postal Service	XML	Book Here!
Canon	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Capgemini	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Capital One	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Cardinal Health	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
Charter Communications	Telecommunications	XML	Book Here!
Chick-fil-A	Food Service	XML	Book Here!
CIBC	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Cisco	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Citigroup	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Comcast	Telecommunications	XML	Book Here!
Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Daimler	Automotive	XML	Book Here!
Dell Technologies	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Deloitte	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Deutsche Bahn	Transportation	XML	Book Here!
Discovery	Media	XML	Book Here!
Ecolab	Chemical Services	XML	Book Here!
Emirates Group	Aviation	XML	Book Here!
Epic Systems	Healthcare Technology	XML	Book Here!
Estée Lauder	Consumer Goods	XML	Book Here!
Etihad Aviation Group	Aviation	XML	Book Here!
ExxonMobil	Energy	XML	Book Here!
EY (Ernst & Young)	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Facebook (Meta)	Technology	XML	Book Here!
FedEx	Logistics	XML	Book Here!
FIS	Financial Technology	XML	Book Here!
Gap	Retail	XML	Book Here!
General Dynamics	Defense	XML	Book Here!
GM (General Motors)	Automotive	XML	Book Here!
Google	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Halliburton	Energy Services	XML	Book Here!
Harvard University	Education	XML	Book Here!
HP Inc.	Technology	XML	Book Here!
HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)	Technology	XML	Book Here!
HSBC	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Huawei	Technology	XML	Book Here!
IBM	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Jaguar Land Rover	Automotive	XML	Book Here!
Johns Hopkins	Healthcare/Education	XML	Book Here!
Johnson & Johnson	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
JPMorgan Chase	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Kaiser Permanente	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
Kearney	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Kimberly-Clark	Consumer Goods	XML	Book Here!
Koch Industries	Conglomerate	XML	Book Here!
KPMG	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
L’Oréal	Consumer Goods	XML	Book Here!
L3Harris	Defense	XML	Book Here!
LabCorp	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
Lincoln Financial Group	Financial Services	XML	Book Here!
Lockheed Martin	Defense	XML	Book Here!
Lululemon	Retail	XML	Book Here!
Macy’s	Retail	XML	Book Here!
Manulife	Financial Services	XML	Book Here!
Mars	Food/Retail	XML	Book Here!
Mastercard	Financial Services	XML	Book Here!
Mayo Clinic	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
McKesson	Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
McKinsey & Company	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Microsoft	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Morgan Stanley	Financial Services	XML	Book Here!
National Australia Bank	Banking	XML	Book Here!
NFL (National Football League)	Sports	XML	Book Here!
Nike	Retail	XML	Book Here!
Novo Nordisk	Pharmaceuticals	XML	Book Here!
Oracle	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Palantir	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Panasonic	Technology	XML	Book Here!
PepsiCo	Food/Beverage	XML	Book Here!
Pfizer	Pharmaceuticals	XML	Book Here!
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)	Consulting	XML	Book Here!
Qatar Petroleum	Energy	XML	Book Here!
RBC Royal Bank	Banking	XML	Book Here!
RTX (formerly UTC)	Defense/Aerospace	XML	Book Here!
Salesforce	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Sanofi	Pharmaceuticals	XML	Book Here!
Saudi Aramco	Energy	XML	Book Here!
Schneider Electric	Manufacturing	XML	Book Here!
Scotiabank	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Siemens	Manufacturing	XML	Book Here!
Sony	Technology	XML	Book Here!
TD Bank	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Telus	Telecommunications	XML	Book Here!
Tesla	Automotive	XML	Book Here!
The Home Depot	Retail	XML	Book Here!
The Walt Disney Company	Entertainment	XML	Book Here!
Toyota	Automotive	XML	Book Here!
UBS	Banking	XML	Book Here!
US Bank	Banking	XML	Book Here!
Verizon	Telecommunications	XML	Book Here!
VMware	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Walgreens	Retail/Healthcare	XML	Book Here!
Walmart	Retail	XML	Book Here!
Willis Towers Watson	Professional Services	XML	Book Here!
Workday	Technology	XML	Book Here!
Yum! Brands	Food Service	XML	Book Here!

Note: This list includes the major participating companies. Some smaller companies and organizations may also participate. If your employer has a corporate agreement with Marriott, ask your HR or travel department if Breakaway rates are available.

Comparing Breakaway Rates to Other Marriott Discounts

How do Breakaway rates stack up against other ways to save at Marriott?

vs. Corporate Codes for Business Travel
Business corporate codes typically offer deeper discounts (20-50%) but are restricted to business travel. Breakaway rates provide smaller savings (10-30%) but are designed for leisure use, avoiding the ethical issues of using business codes for personal trips.

vs. Marriott Bonvoy Member Rates
Standard member rates require no employment verification and work any day of the week. During promotional periods or at low-occupancy properties, member rates can sometimes beat Breakaway rates—always compare before booking.

vs. Marriott Explore Rate (Employee Discount)
The Marriott Explore rate is for Marriott employees and their immediate family members. These rates offer significantly deeper discounts (up to 50% or more) but are strictly limited to current Marriott associates.

vs. AAA/CAA Rates
AAA discounts typically save 5-10%, less than Breakaway rates, but they’re available to anyone with AAA membership and have no weekend restrictions.

vs. Senior Rates
Travelers 62+ can access senior rates offering 5-10% off. Smaller savings than Breakaway, but no employment requirement.

vs. Advance Purchase Rates
Non-refundable advance purchase rates sometimes beat Breakaway rates, especially when booked far in advance. The tradeoff is inflexibility—you’re locked into your dates.

vs. Marriott STARS
For luxury properties, Marriott STARS rates booked through qualified travel advisors include valuable benefits (breakfast, upgrades, hotel credits) that can offset similar or slightly higher pricing compared to Breakaway rates.

Tips for Maximizing Marriott Breakaway Rates

1. Book early for popular destinations
Limited inventory is allocated to Breakaway rates. Beach resorts, ski properties, and popular urban hotels during events sell out quickly. Book as soon as your plans are firm.

2. Compare against promotional rates
Always check standard member rates and any current promotions before booking Breakaway. Sometimes public rates beat Breakaway, especially during shoulder seasons.

3. Try midweek at resort properties
While most Breakaway rates require weekend stays, some resorts offer the XML code midweek without weekend restrictions. It’s worth checking.

4. Use your Marriott Bonvoy number
Breakaway rates earn full points and elite benefits. Always ensure your Bonvoy number is on the reservation.

5. Consider extending your stay
If Breakaway rates are significantly lower than standard rates, extending your weekend trip by a day or two could provide better value than a shorter stay at regular prices.

Terms and Conditions: Marriott Breakaway Rate

• This Discount is valid on BreakAway rate reservations at participating hotels.
• Rates are not valid for business travel.
• Offer not applicable to groups of ten or more.
• Few rooms are available, and blackout dates or other restrictions may apply.
• Rates do not include resort fees, service fees, taxes, incidentals, or additional per-room, per-night charges that may be imposed.
• This offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions, such as a Friends and Family, Corporate Rate, or Employee Discount Rate.

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• Marriott Bonvoy Program: Complete Review
• Guide to Marriott Explore Rate (Employee Discounts)
• Marriott Platinum Elite Benefits: Complete Guide
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