Originally Posted by
anteater
Looking at the rates for the next few months I see it goes between 27.5K points to 40K. You can easily stay here.

But NOT on the days I am looking to stay there (Nov. 2-4) or I would have booked it! They are requiring 75k (which I have bolded in both cut and pastes below) for the two nights and the certs are 35k each....Marriott playing their typical games.

686 Anton Boulevard Costa Mesa, California 92626
2.1 miles from destination
4.2
1062 Reviews
Category 5
Upscale hotel in Orange County, walking distance to excellent shopping and award-winning restaurants
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From 75,000 points / stay273 USD Avg./night
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686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA
+1 714-540-2500
Dates
Tue, Nov 2, 2021 ― Thu, Nov 4, 2021
Rooms & Guests
1 Room : 2 Adults
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Traditional, Guest room, 1 King
ROOM DETAILSCash & Points Redemption
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280USD
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38,000points / stay
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RATE DETAILS
75,000points / stay
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CUSTOMIZE PAYMENTS