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Re: opening day (by Barry T.):

charlesm139 wrote:

I'm pretty sure the furniture wasn't the issue. I was there in early November and there was much more work that needed to be done. I'm surprised they will get it done by February.

I assume the 3-star rating is for Marriott hotel (Frenchman's Reef) next to the new timeshare resort (Frenchman's Cove). Great location, but has a lot of infrastructure needs. Hopefully the resort will be better managed!

When we were there in late December, they told us that the furniture was an issue but we heard China was the issue. The fun part of the resort looked like a lot of work needed to be done. If they do open in Feb., I don't know how much landscaping/pool areas will be done. Keep in mind Marriott offered $500 in credit, a buffet breakfast and a 1/2 day sail to those who stay in the hotel instead of the timeshare. The hotel is not up to Marriott's quality. There are musty smells, noisey a/c units, hot tubs that don't bubble, pealing paint. The common areas are nice. It also seem like the construction schedule is on "island time" meaning snails pace. I wish good luck to those who have a Feb. res. It took a lot of work to get compensated (several days after checkin). Also, note that the internet will cost you about $13 or $14 a day and there is no self serve laundry. Wait for the timeshare instead of roughing it in the hotel.