OK, due to all of our guessing I decided to follow up on this yesterday in order to get more definitive information.

I tried contacting the hotel directly but was unable to get through to anybody who handles award inventory. In order not to make a fuss, like calling the GM, I called Marriott customer support to see what they could do. They put me on hold and contacted the hotel and informed me that the hotel has not yet release reward availability past November 2007. She then connected me with Guillermo at the Vail Marriott who booked a January 2008 Standard reward for me. He also confirmed that they had not yet gotten around to releasing inventory for next year's ski season (might have something to do with being in the midst of this year's ski season - that's my guess).

Oh and a couple side notes:

Be careful who you talk with and what they say. A few weeks back the reservations people, when I inquired about rewards at Vail Marriott, said they were practically fully booked for January 2008 and no reward inventory would be available. Not true per customer support or Guillermo at the hotel.

They have to offer Stay Anytime if Standard rooms are available. Actually all of their Stay Anytime award rooms are Lodge rooms which are 40 sf larger than standard and have a separate shower and tub. (the latter per Guillermo)


I hope frisbeeace and any others seeking Vail Marriott rewards find this info helpful and are successful in their pursuit of these elusive rewards.