Historically II-Codes are not expected to be honored at any Marriott or Vistana resorts. In fact II reservations explicitly state that other than Room-Type, View or Floor for Marriott & Vistana reservations are not guaranteed.
Not really. II does not give consideration to view type at all so there is no benefit to the member who deposited based on the view type. Thus the depositor lost absolutely nothing. Certainly the resort or system or another member will receive some potential benefit. Historically most MVC resorts have given the view of the deposit, some to the extreme as to be unwilling to match up rooms to avoid moving. Covid has changed that, at least temporarily and some resorts that were 100% hard line have done a 180. I suspect this is mainly to allow continuity of stays and avoid moving and thus the extra cleaning other risks involved rather than to simply take advantage of the situation for rentals.
But some are much lower than others. I've stayed there many times but I'm not sure how they do the exchange assignments. Getting top summer weeks can be a challenge with RCI for this resort though.
Sure but I suspect that the main winner here is members who might get an OF for a continuity stay. IMO that's appropriate if it's where the better units are going. But even if MVC rents it out I'm OK with that and see no true loss given the II exchange structure.
A one bedroom oceanfront would be in the building that is away from the main campus. My friend was there last week on an II exchange and had a first floor two bedroom in that building. As a Florida Club owner if you reserved that unit/view you would get it.
I agree on the appreciation for TUG and the work done. I'd also add that I've seen LOT'S of entitlement on view and related issues and almost always from members, not exchangers. I'm sure most were just difficult and/or entitle people but it is sad to see such unreasonable behavior.
Having a Bonvoy number linked to a reservation does not necessarily identify a booking as an Owner-Trade.
The Bonvoy number will link to your account information which will have your owner status.
Agree that adding the Bonvoy-Number will help link your owner information.
Marriott uses timestamp at some properties. Mainly Maui Ocean Club. I will also point out that #3 is similar to #1. You can pay a point premium to book a better view. Pay the premium, get the better view. Though you may be in one of the lesser villas of that view category.
No doubt the employees that deal with unit assignments have a tough and usually thankless job. I guess I tend to be less sympathetic to those that rely on verbal promises from sales, esp once they've owned a couple of years as I don't see that as an excuse for a melt down or to be overly difficult. Owners using their week do receive priority and always have in one way or another.