Marriott exchanges

[cindi]

Is there a way to find out what type of unit you are exchanging for, when you go through Interval? I am specifically asking about Marriott Lakeshore. We have exchanged there several times now, and I especially love the townhomes. But I didn't like the layout of the 2 bedroom lock out unit we got last time. I would like to be able to know what the unit is before I go ahead and exchange. Is there a way to do this? Appreciate any comments.

 

[dioxide45]

There is no way to tell before you do the exchange, you can find out after by the unit code and matching it up to the Marriott II Unit Code list in the FAQ sticky. One option would be to add EPlus (if not an enrolled week), and you could retrade up to three times in hopes you land the right unit code. If you have an enrolled week, you can keep playing the retrade roulette till you end up with what you want.

 

[cindi]

There is no way to tell before you do the exchange, you can find out after by the unit code and matching it up to the Marriott II Unit Code list in the FAQ sticky. One option would be to add EPlus (if not an enrolled week), and you could retrade up to three times in hopes you land the right unit code. If you have an enrolled week, you can keep playing the retrade roulette till you end up with what you want.

Thank you. That is exactly what I needed to know. I think you have 24 hours to cancel an exchange also.

 

[dioxide45]

Thank you. That is exactly what I needed to know. I think you have 24 hours to cancel an exchange also.

Correct.

 

[NiteMaire]

Is there a way to find out what type of unit you are exchanging for, when you go through Interval? I am specifically asking about Marriott Lakeshore. We have exchanged there several times now, and I especially love the townhomes. But I didn't like the layout of the 2 bedroom lock out unit we got last time. I would like to be able to know what the unit is before I go ahead and exchange. Is there a way to do this? Appreciate any comments.

While I realize you are asking about room layout, I'll answer in terms of the view. Marriott doesn't have to honor the view, but some (most?) resorts do. MKO honored the view, and room layout, for our exchanges.

 

[Saintsfanfl]

While I realize you are asking about room layout, I'll answer in terms of the view. Marriott doesn't have to honor the view, but some (most?) resorts do. MKO honored the view, and room layout, for our exchanges.

This is true but Lakeshore has no views at all. They only have room types and they never ever switch those around. There are four types of 2BR units and two types of 3BR units. I have found that townhome exchanges are usually the ones deposited by Marriott. It is not common to find one deposited by an owner.

 

[cindi]

That is what I have been told by the staff at Lakeshore as well. They never vary from the room type. I didn't realize there were so many types of 2 BR units there, though. It may be harder than I thought to figure out what the exchange is. And if I owned a townhome, I can't imagine wanting to deposit it, either. LOVE those.

 

[dioxide45]

It may be harder than I thought to figure out what the exchange is

Knowing what you get in an exchange is easy, just check it to this list.

 

[cindi]

You're right. The idea of 4 different types of 2 bedroom units kinda floored me for a bit, but I just finished matching up the exchanges I had into Lakeshore (5) with the codes listed. That will be very helpful for the next time we go there.

 

[Saintsfanfl]

I goofed. There are actually five(!) different types of 2BR units that can be exchanged into. While there are five types, there are only two different 2BR ownership types.

2BR standard ownership:
2BR dedicated
2BR LO

2BR deluxe ownership:
2BR townhome
2BR double master LO

3BR ownership:
2BR master unit of 3BR LO


There are less than 100 units at Lakeshore so the number per type are very few.

 

[cindi]

Does that mean there are no 3 bedroom townhomes?

 

[Saintsfanfl]

Does that mean there are no 3 bedroom townhomes?

There are. I was only listing possible 2BR units to exchange into. The 3BR ownership can book the 3BR LO or the 3BR townhome.

 

[cindi]

I just won the timeshare lottery!! Just got a 3 bedroom townhome. Really excited. I love the 2 bedroom ones, haven't seen the 3 bedroom units.