Hello!

Searched through the thread, but I could not locate any mention of this: if this property is adhering to "no blackout" policy? The reason why I'm asking, the Garden room (based on my understanding, the "standard" room type at this hotel) is available for cash on July dates, however, looking at the points redemptions, I'm only offered Ocean view room which requires $100 cash upgrade (on top of the usual resort fees and whatnot). Called Marriott reservations, and they were of no help, claiming that this each hotel gets to pick how many rooms they make available for points, and no, this does not translate into "blackout" policy nor "inventory control" of any kind (?).

Is this the usual approach for this hotel? Allowing a limited number of standard rooms for points?