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IRVINE, CALIF. – A 210-room Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum has broken ground in Irvine. The 131,667-square-foot hotel will contain a lap pool, spa area, 1,500-square-foot fitness center, lounge area and bar, guest laundry, 8,500 square feet of meeting space and a convenience market. The $50-million project will be built by R.D. Olson Development and designed by WATG. It is scheduled for completion in July 2014. R.D. Olson will retain ownership of the hotel, while Marriott International will provide management services.