We return every July to Irvine (Southern Calif) for my birthday celebration with family and friends and love staying at Marriott Irvine Spectrum. They gave us an upgrade to 1 bed corner suite. Stayed 6 nights on points 224K and 35k FNA. Welcome Amenity is $10. F/B credit or 1000 points. We love the M Lounge. The food is excellent and full meal in the evening. Weekdays the pool is empty and so relaxing. Heirloom Kitchen and bar on the ground floor and rooftop Hive and Honey. Pollen casual coffee and Marketplace Pantry. Easy walk to Irvine Spectrum with tons of restaurants and shops. 15 mins to SNA airport and easy freeway access to 5 and 405. We've stayed at Westin South Coast Plaza and Marriott Irvine and in this area the best choice is Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Highly Recommend.