It seems to be common wisdom on this forum to never book a new resort soon after opening. Yet, rates often are low for value at and near opening.

Case in Point: Rosewood Montecito/Santa Barbara will open sometime in February/March. The rate for March bookings are very fetching indeed. Assuming it does in fact open by then. Of course there will be assorted glitches. Could the low opening rates soothe the sting of same?

More pros and cons? Not only as pertains to the new Rosewood but to the topic in general: is it worthwhile to book soon after opening?