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ZZAA = Two bedroom oceanview

ZZAB = Two bedroom oceanfront

OBOV = One bedroom oceanview

OBOF = One bedroom oceanfront

There are two types of one bedroom units: the dedicated one bedroom and the one bedroom part of the lock off two bedroom unit. I am unable to determine if the codes above for the one bedroom unit are for the dedicated or the lock off. Can anyone help?
 

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OBOV = One bedroom oceanview

OBOF = One bedroom oceanfront

There are two types of one bedroom units: the dedicated one bedroom and the one bedroom part of the lock off two bedroom unit. I am unable to determine if the codes above for the one bedroom unit are for the dedicated or the lock off. Can anyone help?

Looking at other resorts and how they use these codes, I think these are for dedicated 1BR units. I had these on my list but clarified that they are dedicated units.
 

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Corrections and additions for Marriott Grand Chateau...
Source I own a 3BR and a 2BR..

These are all the current layout options at Marriott Grand Chateau for Towers 1&2

OBVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 1BR unit.
TOVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR)
ZZAA - Grand Chateau 2BR unit that locks off in to 1BR and studio.
TOGV - Grand Chateau Studio portion of 2BR unit.
TOMV - Grand Chateau 1BR portion of 2BR unit.
ZZAO - Grand Chateau 3BR unit that locks off in to a 2BR and 1BR.
THMV - Grand Chateau 2BR portion of 3BR unit.
THGV - Grand Chateau 1BR portion of 3BR unit

The following do not currently exist at Grand Chateau

........Grand Chateau 2BR unit that locks off in to small 1BR and full 1BR unit.
........Grand Chateau Small 1BR portion of 2BR master unit.

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Corrections and additions for Marriott Grand Chateau...
Source I own a 3BR and a 2BR..

These are all the current layout options at Marriott Grand Chateau for Towers 1&2

OBVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 1BR unit.
TOVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR)
ZZAA - Grand Chateau 2BR unit that locks off in to 1BR and studio.
TOGV - Grand Chateau Studio portion of 2BR unit.
TOMV - Grand Chateau 1BR portion of 2BR unit.
ZZAO - Grand Chateau 3BR unit that locks off in to a 2BR and 1BR.
THMV - Grand Chateau 2BR portion of 3BR unit.
THGV - Grand Chateau 1BR portion of 3BR unit

The following do not currently exist at Grand Chateau

........Grand Chateau 2BR unit that locks off in to small 1BR and full 1BR unit.
........Grand Chateau Small 1BR portion of 2BR master unit.

Thank you
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Thanks for the update, though it seems the two I bolded in red contradict each other?
 

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Thanks for the update, though it seems the two I bolded in red contradict each other?

You would think but they do not.. The reason is that the 3BR is not 3-1BR units it is actually a 2BR and a 1BR both with dedicated entry.

I actually just made a reservation through Interval that gave me the code of TOVI for the 2BR of the 3BR. Known to be correct as the 2BR of the 3BR are the only units that get dual full beds in the second bedroom.

However in II my deposit information for my 3BR lists the 2BR lock-off as the original Marriott code of THMV.

I am guessing that they have added TOVI because now with Destination points someone would be able to specify the 2BR of the 3BR as a 2BR only and then deposit into interval.

Now after explaining this there is the possibility that there is another Code out there for the Dedicated 1BR of the 3BR. the reason is that this unit is different than a normal dedicated 1BR (no whirlpool tub, large screen TV, and if I remember correctly a smaller kitchen).. So that may have to be searched for.

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You would think but they do not.. The reason is that the 3BR is not 3-1BR units it is actually a 2BR and a 1BR both with dedicated entry.

I actually just made a reservation through Interval that gave me the code of TOVI for the 2BR of the 3BR. Known to be correct as the 2BR of the 3BR are the only units that get dual full beds in the second bedroom.

However in II my deposit information for my 3BR lists the 2BR lock-off as the original Marriott code of THMV.

I am guessing that they have added TOVI because now with Destination points someone would be able to specify the 2BR of the 3BR as a 2BR only and then deposit into interval.

I am still confused. In your post, you indicated that TOVI was a Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR) and THMV is the 2BR portion of 3BR unit. Are there true dedicated 2BR units at GC, not connecting room? In that case the information you provided in () is not correct?

Now after explaining this there is the possibility that there is another Code out there for the Dedicated 1BR of the 3BR. the reason is that this unit is different than a normal dedicated 1BR (no whirlpool tub, large screen TV, and if I remember correctly a smaller kitchen).. So that may have to be searched for.

I have this on my list as THGV.

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I found the missing code actually back in previous posts.. POST #26 reference

So now I think everything is here for Grand Chateau

THVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 1BR unit. (AKA.. 1BR of a 3BR)
OBVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 1BR unit.
TOVI - Grand Chateau Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR)
ZZAA - Grand Chateau 2BR unit that locks off in to 1BR and studio.
TOGV - Grand Chateau Studio portion of 2BR unit.
TOMV - Grand Chateau 1BR portion of 2BR unit.
ZZAO - Grand Chateau 3BR unit that locks off in to a 2BR and 1BR.
THMV - Grand Chateau 2BR portion of 3BR unit.
THGV - Grand Chateau 1BR portion of 3BR unit.

I really think the THVI, and TOVI are due to the Destination points now allowing these to be booked without reference to the original lockout.

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I am still confused. In your post, you indicated that TOVI was a Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR) and THMV is the 2BR portion of 3BR unit. Are there true dedicated 2BR units at GC, not connecting room? In that case the information you provided in () is not correct?

I have this on my list as THGV.

YES and NO.. The way the 3BR work at Grand Chateau is that the 1BR unit and the 2BR units have their own dedicated entries with no connecting door on the interior of the units BUT both of these dedicated entries are situated behind a main door to the hallway.

So they are connected by a foyer but are not connected to each other therefore allowing them to be both dedicated and connected.. The 2BR of the 3BR is the only way that there is a dedicated non internally connected 2BR in Tower 1&2 of the Grand Chateau.

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YES and NO.. The way the 3BR work at Grand Chateau is that the 1BR unit and the 2BR units have their own dedicated entries with no connecting door on the interior of the units BUT both of these dedicated entries are situated behind a main door to the hallway.

So they are connected by a foyer but are not connected to each other therefore allowing them to be both dedicated and connected.. The 2BR of the 3BR is the only way that there is a dedicated non internally connected 2BR in Tower 1&2 of the Grand Chateau.

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Okay, I must be really missing something. Here are the two codes in question:

TOVI - Grand Château Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR)
THMV - Grand Château 2BR portion of 3BR unit.

The AKA you have in () for the TOVI makes it sound like the same as THMV. Does GC have 3BR units that lock off in to a studio and a 2BR as well as a 1BR and a 2BR? I am trying to figure out the true difference between TOVI and THMV, because they appear to be the same to me. Did Marriott sell dedicated 2BR units and dedicated 1BR units that were really just the two parts of the 3BR lock offs?
 
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Okay, I must be really missing something. Here are the two codes in question:

TOVI - Grand Château Dedicated 2BR unit. (AKA.. 2BR of a 3BR)
THMV - Grand Château 2BR portion of 3BR unit.

The AKA you have in () for the TOVI makes it sound like the same as THMV. Does GC have 3BR units that lock off in to a studio and a 2BR as well as a 1BR and a 2BR? I am trying to figure out the true difference between TOVI and THMV, because they appear to be the same to me. Did Marriott sell dedicated 2BR units and dedicated 1BR units that were really just the two parts of the 3BR lock offs?

OK yes you are seeing it correctly they are redundant codes for the same units but II does use both of them. Probably like I mentioned, as Destination point reservations will not have a link back to the fact that it is a lock-off.. The way the 3BR works, both of sides of the 3BR lock-off (1BR and 2BR) could be considered dedicated as well.. See my description in post #83 of how the 3BR units work at the resort.

The following is the text from my current reservation for proof of the TOVI designation

Your accommodations will be:
Unit No: HTOVI
Size: 2 bedrooms
Sleeping Capacity: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Traveling party: Adults: exchangeTxn.getNumberOfAdults Children: exchangeTxn.getNumberOfChildren
Average Monthly Temperature: 077 F / 025 C
Owner: DEVELOPER

The PDF of the reservation proves that it is a 2BR of a 3 by way of dual Full Beds in the second bedroom which are only available in that unit. The fact that the Owner is DEVELOPER which I just noticed leads me to believe that it really does have to do with the Destination Points program as the Developer is now Marriott..

Also note the addition in post #82 which adds the THVI designation which is the 1BR of 3 BR redundant but again used designation just as the TOVI.

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Brion, so is there a 2BR unit that only has a king size bed in the second bedroom? The 2BR lock off unit?
 
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The fact that the Owner is DEVELOPER which I just noticed leads me to believe that it really does have to do with the Destination Points program as the Developer is now Marriott..

Also note the addition in post #82 which adds the THVI designation which is the 1BR of 3 BR redundant but again used designation just as the TOVI.

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I don't really think it is because of the DC program. The H does indicate a developer deposit but I think it is really based on the ownership of the unit that is being deposited. If a 1BR owner unit gets deposited in to II, it is assigned the OBVI unit code, if a 3BR owner locks off and deposits the 1BR portion, it is assigned the THVI unit. The same goes for the 2BR unit, if a 2BR owner their 2BR unit and deposits it, it could be deposited as either TOVI or ZZAA depending on the actual type of unit reserved. If a 3BR owner locks off and deposits the 2BR portion then the unit type assigned is THMV.
 

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I don't really think it is because of the DC program. The H does indicate a developer deposit but I think it is really based on the ownership of the unit that is being deposited. If a 1BR owner unit gets deposited in to II, it is assigned the OBVI unit code, if a 3BR owner locks off and deposits the 1BR portion, it is assigned the THVI unit. The same goes for the 2BR unit, if a 2BR owner their 2BR unit and deposits it, it could be deposited as either TOVI or ZZAA depending on the actual type of unit reserved. If a 3BR owner locks off and deposits the 2BR portion then the unit type assigned is THMV.

Actually you sort of said what I was trying to say.. As far as it being able to be deposited as a (TOVI) or a (THMV). Prior to Destination Points this unit could not be deposited as a (TOVI) it could only be deposited as a THMV as it was always linked to the specific 3BR unit by way of being purchased as a 3BR. NOW that Marriott has it in their Trusts they are able to independently reserve these units as a Dedicated 1BR (THVI) with limited kitchen and a Dedicated 2BR (TOVI) unit, both of these units are substantially different in layout and amenities than the normal units of dedicated 1BR (OBVI), 1BR of a 2BR (TOMV), or the 2BR (ZZAA) so they would have to be differentiated as such, hence where the (TOVI) and (THVI) codes come from.

So basically if a Destination Points owner were to reserve a dedicated 2BR at Grand Chateau and deposit it into Interval it would be given the (TOVI) designation. If I were to split my 3BR and deposit the 2BR my deposit would get the (THMV) designation. Even though these two units are exactly the same the way they were reserved and deposited give it different designations.

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Actually you sort of said what I was trying to say.. As far as it being able to be deposited as a (TOVI) or a (THMV). Prior to Destination Points this unit could not be deposited as a (TOVI) it could only be deposited as a THMV as it was always linked to the specific 3BR unit by way of being purchased as a 3BR. NOW that Marriott has it in their Trusts they are able to independently reserve these units as a Dedicated 1BR (THVI) with limited kitchen and a Dedicated 2BR (TOVI) unit, both of these units are substantially different in layout and amenities than the normal units of dedicated 1BR (OBVI), 1BR of a 2BR (TOMV), or the 2BR (ZZAA) so they would have to be differentiated as such, hence where the (TOVI) and (THVI) codes come from.

So basically if a Destination Points owner were to reserve a dedicated 2BR at Grand Chateau and deposit it into Interval it would be given the (TOVI) designation. If I were to split my 3BR and deposit the 2BR my deposit would get the (THMV) designation. Even though these two units are exactly the same the way they were reserved and deposited give it different designations.

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The thing is though that a DC enrolled owner can't book a week on points and deposit that in II. So they can't reserve a TOVI with points and deposit it in II. It doesn't seem that MVCI sold a TOVI at GC, they only sold 2BR units that were ZZAA. Perhaps now when MVCI bulk banks unused units, some of those are THMV and some others are TOVI. I still really don't understand the need for the two codes as the units are identical. The only difference exists in the ZZAA 2BR unit.
 

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The thing is though that a DC enrolled owner can't book a week on points and deposit that in II. So they can't reserve a TOVI with points and deposit it in II.

Where did you hear that. They can and do that, it is how they can extend tradability. Once a DC point reservation is made it works just like a normal reservation with the ability to deposit into II. Two reasons why this would occur is that you wanted to go to a non Marriott resort or your points were set to expire and you wanted another year to use them. Marriott would like the points to stay in-house but they don't have to this is one reason why the club dues include II.

It doesn't seem that MVCI sold a TOVI at GC, they only sold 2BR units that were ZZAA.

Marriott couldn't sell a TOVI as they were always tied up with the 3BR, now that they are selling points they can consider it either a Dedicated 2BR or part of the 3BR but more than likely with the codes they are considering it a Dedicated 2BR and Dedicated 1BR w/smaller Kitchen and when someone wants a 3BR they are putting those back together under the ZZAO code

Perhaps now when MVCI bulk banks unused units, some of those are THMV and some others are TOVI. I still really don't understand the need for the two codes as the units are identical. The only difference exists in the ZZAA 2BR unit.

That is what the trust for the destination points owners does. The Destination Point trust when created took ALL unsold and new inventory from all vacation club properties and put it in the trust. This gives the destination points owner the ability to get any room type. In order for II to be ready for this as destination points system grows they would have to generate codes for what they are or can issue.

When some one buys destination points they own part of the trust, they do not own land at a specific resort as was done prior to Destination Points.

The THMV code is only for those units that were purchased as a 3BR which would mean pre-destination points. Marriott did not need to purchase the unsold or future 3BR units (Towers 3&4 will be all destination points) as 3BR units when they were added to the trust nor do they have to issue stays in them as 3BR units with Destination Points. Because of this II has to separate a dedicated 2 BR deposited by Marriott or via a Destination Points owner from a Lock-off of a 3BR from a true 3BR owner even though they are the same thing.

The other thing that could be happening is that the codes are preparing for the New 3&4 towers which are to be started next year. These towers could have Dedicated 2BR units or they may not it is not known at the moment but what is known is that when built all rooms will be in the trust and not sold individually.

I would guess that a unit with the TOVI code will have a little more power in II than one deposited with the THMV code as it looks like a dedicated room to the II system.

Also the reason both would need to be on the list is that they are using them both so if the list is to be used as reference for room types it does need to be there.

Brion
 
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Where did you hear that. They can and do that, it is how they can extend tradability. Once a DC point reservation is made it works just like a normal reservation with the ability to deposit into II. Two reasons why this would occur is that you wanted to go to a non Marriott resort or your points were set to expire and you wanted another year to use them. Marriott would like the points to stay in-house but they don't have to this is one reason why the club dues include II.

Brion, I agree with you that this is because of the DC program, though it isn't because of how DC Trust point owners exchange in II, well it is, but in a backward way. DC Trust point users (and legacy point owners) can't reserve a week on points and deposit that week in II for an exchange like you indicated. That isn't how it works. Points users determine the size of the unit they want and what the TDI is for the week when they are traveling and pay a price in points based on the chart that is available in the II Buyers guide. Here is the chart, it doesn't format well here. MVCI on the back end deposits inventory in to II that is equal to the value of those points.

MVC Club Program Points Charts for II Member Resorts
FULL-WEEK EXCHANGE VALUES
TDI One- Two- Three- Four- TDI
Range Studio Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Range
140 – 150 2,250 3,000 4,500 6,000 7,000 140 – 150
115 – 135 1,750 2,750 4,000 5,000 6,000 115 – 135
90 – 110 1,500 2,250 3,000 4,000 5,000 90 – 110
50 – 85 1,000 1,500 2,250 3,000 4,000 50 – 85

I think however the two codes are because of how MVCI conveyed the 3BR units at Grande Château to the trust. Trust me, I know the trust (pun intended :)). I am sure that MVCI assigned more points to the 1BR and 2BR sides than they would have or did for a combined 3BR unit. So it was beneficial to them to convey the units that they originally sold as 3BR units as two separate unit conveyances, a 1BR and a 2BR. More points for them to sell. So this now caused the need for the new unit codes for the 1BR and the 2BR dedicated units. When they bulk bank those units or bank them from a points based II trade, they are given that code. Really Marriott is the one giving these codes, they are not an II thing even though that is where we see them most.
 

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Brion, I agree with you that this is because of the DC program, though it isn't because of how DC Trust point owners exchange in II, well it is, but in a backward way. DC Trust point users (and legacy point owners) can't reserve a week on points and deposit that week in II for an exchange like you indicated. That isn't how it works. Points users determine the size of the unit they want and what the TDI is for the week when they are traveling and pay a price in points based on the chart that is available in the II Buyers guide. Here is the chart, it doesn't format well here. MVCI on the back end deposits inventory in to II that is equal to the value of those points.

MVC Club Program Points Charts for II Member Resorts
FULL-WEEK EXCHANGE VALUES
TDI One- Two- Three- Four- TDI
Range Studio Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Range
140 – 150 2,250 3,000 4,500 6,000 7,000 140 – 150
115 – 135 1,750 2,750 4,000 5,000 6,000 115 – 135
90 – 110 1,500 2,250 3,000 4,000 5,000 90 – 110
50 – 85 1,000 1,500 2,250 3,000 4,000 50 – 85

I think however the two codes are because of how MVCI conveyed the 3BR units at Grande Château to the trust. Trust me, I know the trust (pun intended :)). I am sure that MVCI assigned more points to the 1BR and 2BR sides than they would have or did for a combined 3BR unit. So it was beneficial to them to convey the units that they originally sold as 3BR units as two separate unit conveyances, a 1BR and a 2BR. More points for them to sell. So this now caused the need for the new unit codes for the 1BR and the 2BR dedicated units. When they bulk bank those units or bank them from a points based II trade, they are given that code. Really Marriott is the one giving these codes, they are not an II thing even though that is where we see them most.

OK I see what you are saying there with the trust.. from what I have understood though is that if you have a reservation with points Exchange or Trust you could deposit that back into II. NOW, in my understanding they could have left out that Marriott converts your reservation back to points before the deposit is made which would make sense that then the reservation would be point based to II rather than property based. Then of course they would deposit the equivalent property from the trust of their choosing meaning it will be much harder for people in II to trade back into prime properties..

Actually they may do this with enrolled owners depositing their weeks as well. Reason I say this is that in my interval account I had Deposited my 2BR and 1BR from my 3BR and those reservations Property Based in II were cancelled and issued new Supplemental weeks which could be this same behind the scenes process that you describe..

My guess, on the codes is that the Destination Points have brought about the Dedicated parts of the 3BR being the 2BR Dedicated (TOVI) and the 1BR dedicated (OBVI) because Marriott has found it better to break them apart as they can be dedicated units, but, they will still have to retain the old coding for the 2BR (THMV) and 1BR (THGV) because not all property (weeks) owners are going to enroll or be able to.

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Actually they may do this with enrolled owners depositing their weeks as well. Reason I say this is that in my interval account I had Deposited my 2BR and 1BR from my 3BR and those reservations Property Based in II were cancelled and issued new Supplemental weeks which could be this same behind the scenes process that you describe..

It is very well possible that they are doing this. We don't really know, there has been speculation. Though we do know that when we deposit a week 21 in II, if they are changing the actual inventory, my deposit still shows as week 21. I think though that the cancellation has more to do with the confirmation numbers that Marriott uses for owner stays vs II deposits. It was mentioned that you have two options when booking a week with MVCI. You can book a week for deposit or book a week for an owner stay. Someone reported that during a conversation with a MVCI rep, it was insinuated that a different reservation number was assigned based on the option you selected. So when someone deposits a week that they had reserved for an owner stay, MVCI has to assign it a different confirmation number, thus the cancellation you see on Marriott.com

All speculation as we don't really know.

My guess, on the codes is that the Destination Points have brought about the Dedicated parts of the 3BR being the 2BR Dedicated (TOVI) and the 1BR dedicated (OBVI) because Marriott has found it better to break them apart as they can be dedicated units, but, they will still have to retain the old coding for the 2BR (THMV) and 1BR (THGV) because not all property (weeks) owners are going to enroll or be able to.

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They really need to retain the old codes for those legacy owner using weeks based II exchanges. Enrolled or not, my thinking is that if an owner deposits a 1BR side of the 3BR, it gets the THGV. If MVCI deposits it out of the trust, it gets OBVI.
 
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It is very well possible that they are doing this. We don't really know, there has been speculation. Though we do know that when we deposit a week 21 in II, if they are changing the actual inventory, my deposit still shows as week 21. I think though that the cancellation has more to do with the confirmation numbers that Marriott uses for owner stays vs II deposits. It was mentioned that you have two options when booking a week with MVCI. You can book a week for deposit or book a week for an owner stay. Someone reported that during a conversation with a MVCI rep, it was insinuated that a different reservation number was assigned based on the option you selected. So when someone deposits a week that they had reserved for an owner stay, MVCI has to assign it a different confirmation number, thus the cancellation you see on Marriott.com

All speculation as we don't really know.

Actually I only really noticed this cancellation and supplemental week issuing on the II site. Mariott.com those original reservations just disappeared as they have in the past. This seemed a little odd to me as I have done the exact same thing before i was enrolled with my original II account and it was never cancelled and reissued. The interesting thing that I just noticed is that they extended the usable time by a full year, 2013 as opposed to 2012 for a 2011 reservation deposit, when they converted it to a "Supplemental Week - MGC".. that seems weird.. It appears they are doing something there which they now can do of course because of the Corporate accounts as once the units are in II as long as you can get back out what you put in it really doesn't matter but it is sort of interesting.

They really need to retain the old codes for those legacy owner using weeks based II exchanges. Enrolled or not, my thinking is that if an owner deposits a 1BR side of the 3BR, it gets the THGV. If MVCI deposits it out of the trust, it gets OBVI.

That is what I was trying to get at all along, however, the 1BR would get the THIV coding that one of the other posters listed, the 1BR of the 3BR is considerably different than the normal OBVI 1BR as it lacks the large screen LCD TV, The Full Kitchen, and the Whirlpool Bathtub. So basically when Marriott decided how the trust units would be deposited they added the TOVI and THIV to cover the 3BR parts. Probably because the two separated work out to be more inventory deposited than just a straight ZZAO 3BR. that way Marriott can hold onto more inventory elsewhere in the system.

That is sort of fine by me as if they do that at The Grand Chateau it will just make my life easier.. The 2BR of the 3BR is the best unit and I have been to upgrade to it from the One BR of the 3BR twice now through II once using before Destination points and was given the THMV code and now with Destination points and given the TOVI code.

I wonder if things like this are at other resorts too or if it is something exclusive to the way the Grand Chateau has the 3BR unit laid out.

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Actually I only really noticed this cancellation and supplemental week issuing on the II site. Mariott.com those original reservations just disappeared as they have in the past. This seemed a little odd to me as I have done the exact same thing before i was enrolled with my original II account and it was never cancelled and reissued. The interesting thing that I just noticed is that they extended the usable time by a full year, 2013 as opposed to 2012 for a 2011 reservation deposit, when they converted it to a "Supplemental Week - MGC".. that seems weird.. It appears they are doing something there which they now can do of course because of the Corporate accounts as once the units are in II as long as you can get back out what you put in it really doesn't matter but it is sort of interesting.

I have noticed the Supplemental Week also with our Habrour Lake lock off weeks. However it is different with us. The II system will only let us deposit one side of the lock off at Harbour Lake as an actual Harbour Lake week, once we deposit it, the entire Harbour Lake unit for that use year disappears and there is no way to deposit the other side of the lock off online or perform searches without calling II to have them deposit the other side. This is annoying. When we do call to deposit the other side of the lock off, that other side shows as a Supplemental Week. Our Grande Vista lock off doesn't work like this.
 

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I have noticed the Supplemental Week also with our Habrour Lake lock off weeks. However it is different with us. The II system will only let us deposit one side of the lock off at Harbour Lake as an actual Harbour Lake week, once we deposit it, the entire Harbour Lake unit for that use year disappears and there is no way to deposit the other side of the lock off online or perform searches without calling II to have them deposit the other side. This is annoying. When we do call to deposit the other side of the lock off, that other side shows as a Supplemental Week. Our Grande Vista lock off doesn't work like this.

That one is really weird.. Does interval have Marriott and II have codes for the other side or does Marriott not really consider it a lockoff even though it is.. Just seems strange that that would be the case and it does sound very annoying.

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That one is really weird.. Does interval have Marriott and II have codes for the other side or does Marriott not really consider it a lockoff even though it is.. Just seems strange that that would be the case and it does sound very annoying.

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II has codes, and I can see both units under My Units. But whichever one I deposit first, the other side has to be deposited as a supplemental week.
 

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II has codes, and I can see both units under My Units. But whichever one I deposit first, the other side has to be deposited as a supplemental week.

Weird that sounds like a flaw in the II system regarding that property.. I hope they eventually decide to fix it for you.

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Weird that sounds like a flaw in the II system regarding that property.. I hope they eventually decide to fix it for you.

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Others have reported similar issues at other resort, Ocean Pointe is one of them. Our Grande Vista week works just fine, but not Harbour Lake.
 

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What is this room code at Maui Marriott?
HZZAC 2 bedroom

Also, I have a OFOB, that I need to make a room request for next week.
What building should I request?

Thx
 
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