Yes, just did a stay and it put me over the top for faux-Globalist (20 nights).
There is no way the South Tower is going to be done by the end of the year. I'd estimate it will be at least 3-6 months until they complete the renovations.
In the mean time, don't expect much here, the place is clean but very dated and the public areas are disorganized.
Breakfast was decent, no buffet so ordered from the menu. Good service, decent food.