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Even in the world of exaggerated press releases, that one's pretty far-fetched. Located in "the heart" of Manhattan Beach? Ha! And it sounds like the rest was written by a 4th-year marketing student using as many meaningless, throw-away words as possible.
I'm guessing this change was made because they could no longer meet Marriott brand standards, and AC gave them a convenient way to weasel out of them without losing the steady stream of MR members who are the only reason they get guests at all.