I recall reading somewhere that this project was halted midway through construction as a consequence of the financial meltdown (but cannot find this link).

As an aside--I was excited about this new build as a great way to use my MR points.

More recently, all RC Reserve properties are off limits to MR points (even though MR offers partner redemption opportunities to non-Marriott owned hotels).

I guess this is yet another wondrous new idea that has emerged since Arne Sorenson took over as CEO....

PS Hyatt's Andaz may have a future property in T&C--so I am starting to accumulate some Hyatt points.

http://investors.hyatt.com/phoenix.z...024&highlight=