Thought I'd ressurect this post...
Just looking at visiting the JW Marriott hotel in the next year for a reward stay and notice that it only accepts 'anytime' stays (no luck with the flexible stay finder, which only gives anytime as an option). I'd probably prefer it over the Rennaisance judging on posts here.
Is this hotel a special one that has an exemption that means it doesn't have to offer standard award stays at all? Judging from the posts here it is worth the extra as its so special... have to judge if its worth using points over cash though
Anyone know anything more?