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Pierre Mundo ImperialvsBoca Chica Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Pierre Mundo Imperial scores marginally higher than Boca Chica Hotel. Pierre Mundo Imperial has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 6 reviewers like Concierge, Fodor's and Oyster.
Pierre Mundo Imperial
Concierge
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Playa Revolcadero s/n, Acapulco 39890
From $73/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The 335 rooms, suites, villas, and bungalows are now comfy rather than flashy, with sandy colors and lots of cool marble and glass."
Jetsetter "J. Paul Getty's former estate, reimagined as a VIP resort on pristine Revolcadero Beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A grand resort modeled after an Aztec pyramid, in a covetable location on Acapulco's most exclusive tract of beach." Full review
Star Service "Once the sun-splashed winter home of J. Paul Getty, this is the more tranquil and select of Mundo Imperial's two award-winning Acapulco addresses. " Full review
Fodor's "This boutique-style hotel was built by J. Paul Getty in 1958 as a personal retreat." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Pierre Mundo Imperial, formerly Fairmont Pierre Marques, is an upscale hotel located in Acapulco’s secluded Diamante district." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "Recent guests say the absence of a multi-story tower creates a more relaxed feel throughout the entire property...applauded the property's outstanding service and more relaxed atmosphere." Full review
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Just make sure you head back to the Pierre Mundo Imperial for dinner.
Boca Chica Hotel Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide Star Service Fodor's Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Playa Caletilla, Acapulco 39390
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "The hotel is pure retro, with camped-up touches like vintage fridges, radios, and bikes scattered about the lobby and lounges."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Grupo Habita, the hoteliers that helped define South of the Border cool (Mexico City’s Habita Hotel), restored the 1950s building with a striking mosaic from Diego Rivera pupil Francisco Eppens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hotel Boca Chica, the latest from Grupo Habita, captures that cool 1950’s vibe (the original property was featured in Elvis’s Fun in Acapulco) and makes it stylish and new." Full review
Michelin Guide "Established for decades on the rocks jutting out over la playa Caletilla, this hotel was in dire need of a transformation."
Rough Guide "Mexican artist Claudia Fernández has decorated the 1950s interior, with a luxurious spa, gym, massage cabañas, pool terrace, and special sushi takeout menu adding to the allure."
Star Service "Hotel Boca Chica is a hipster's paradise, a good match for the acculturated traveler who prefers Playa del Carmen over Cancun or who relishes a weekend in Mexico City." Full review
Fodor's "When this boutique hotel reopened in March 2010 it made headlines as one of Acapulco's coolest properties." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxury 1950s retro beach resort in the heart of old Acapulco with an oceanfront pool and restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "This stylish resort combines a 1950s interior with some thoroughly contemporary, bright rooms with iPod docks and retro showers. The pricier doubles have hammocks on balconies" Full review
