Originally Posted by
3Cforme
The article's picture is of a Fairfield Inn being constructed in OKC. I wouldn't expect Hotel George V in any circumstances. There are places where this approach need not hurt the brand(s) or customer experience at all.
And it's not like Marriott is doing a ton of them. 50.
But here's the reason why it makes sense for the franchisee/Marriott.
"Construction of the 354-room hotel in Hawthorne is expected to be completed in
six months, compared with the estimated
20 months needed without prefabricated rooms."
Cheers.