That's a terrible return on your points, Codeboy. Most of the posts on Marriott Rewards point value cite a rate of $0.0100 per point. My own personal valuation after an analysis of my leisure stay patterns over a number of years and the room rates at various categories of Marriott hotels is $0.0087. I don't think I've seen too many posters with a lower valuation. If you are only receiving $0.0065, then save your points and purchase the room for that stay.