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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsHard Rock Hotel Cancun
Both properties are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun scores significantly better than Hard Rock Hotel Cancun. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun has a TripExpert Score of 96 with positive reviews from 14 sources such as The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Retorno del Rey 36, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Outfitted with crystal chandeliers, beautiful antiques, and elegant oil paintings, this hotel's elegant style is so European that you may well forget you're in Mexico." Full review
Concierge "The Ritz-Carlton has long been one of Cancún's most luxurious hotels, with a prime location on a quiet street near the Zona Hotelera beaches."
Frommer's "The exclusive Ritz-Carlton fronts a gorgeous white-sand beach, having recently added a significant stretch of sand as part of Cancún's $71-million beach recovery project." Full review
Jetsetter "An outpost of baronial elegance in the heart of Cancun’s hotel zone, with residential-style beachfront and oceanview rooms and activities galore." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the most opulent of the resort hotels along Cancún beach. Guests can choose between two pools, a spa offering conventional and Mayan treatments, and six restaurants."
Star Service "Set on the white-sand beach, the E-shaped, peach-colored building rises nine stories above two free-form blue-tiled pools, a 30-foot-long whirlpool and a poolside restaurant." Full review
Rough Guide "The last word in luxury in Cancún: all chandeliers, oil paintings and deep carpeting. Even if it doesn’t seem particularly Mexican, it’s still an impeccably run hotel."
Gayot "With an emphasis on leisurely comfort as well as hospitable excellence, rooms feature marble countertops and baths with rainforest showerheads."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The resort's romantic and luxurious vibe is ideal for couples looking to splurge. While the resort is undeniably grand, it's surprisingly unstuffy and young." Full review
Afar Magazine "Mexico's culinary history and repertoire are vast, with significant variations by region. In the Yucatan Peninsula, where Cancun is located, many traditional dishes are informed and..." Full review
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun Fodor's Jetsetter Star Service
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 14.5, Cancun 77500
From $451/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "In keeping with Hard Rock tradition, the property showcases a collection of authentic musical memorabilia and hosts an ongoing schedule of live concerts and celebrity-driven soirees." Full review
Jetsetter "High-octane beachfront all-inclusive where guests party like rock stars and bed down in beach-facing cribs." Full review
Star Service "This all-inclusive 12-story resort has always had good bones, and it offers plenty of activities, as well as guest rooms tailored for romancing couples." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An all-inclusive hotel that really does include everything, from top-shelf drinks to live rock concerts on the beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This is, hands-down, Cancun’s coolest all-inclusive hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Cancun is a party place. The “rock star digs” (as the rooms are called) have private balconies, personal whirlpool tubs, and “sleep like a rock” bedding." Full review
