Originally Posted by
ual1k
"Marriott International’s moderately-priced Courtyard by Marriott power brand will call Honolulu, Hawaii ‘home’ following the conversion in mid-2009 of the 17-story Wyland Waikiki Resort & Spa into the 404-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach. The hotel will be operated under a franchise agreement with Lodging Capital Partners LLC; Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will manage the property."
Hmmm. The Wyland ranks very high on TripAdvisor and the interior and rooms already look quite nice. Small pool. I'm wondering if Wyland ran out of money or decided that a flag was a necessity in this down economy.