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Hotel Riu CancunvsInterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
Both Hotel Riu Cancun and Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort scores significantly better than Hotel Riu Cancun. Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort ranks #18 in Cancun with praise from 6 sources including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Concierge.
Hotel Riu Cancun
Oyster
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $549/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Hotel Riu Cancun -- with its grand V-shape and Mediterranean-inspired architecture -- sits on a sprawling piece of beachfront that’s close to pubs, eateries, and shops." Full review
Star Service "This towering 15-story white behemoth sits at the center of the lively hotel zone, rising above all others—at least physically." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This all-inclusive beach resort is a perfect choice for Spring Breakers who want to enjoy all the craziness of nearby Party Center while retiring to more refined, upscale accommodations." Full review
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
Concierge Oyster Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Blvd Kukulcan Km 7.5, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This landmark hotel boasts one of the best beaches in Cancún, and it has a contemporary and clean look to it that includes the swanky lobby with a tequila bar." Full review
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Ask for one of the newly renovated rooms in the tower.
Concierge "The Presidente was one of Cancún's first luxury hotels... it has a comfy, lived-in casualness that suits the flip-flop-and-shorts ambience of Cancun."
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Ask for a suite on the tenth floor to insure the most generous space indoors and out.
Oyster Upscale
"This 300-room upscale resort stands out for its truly massive stretch of white-sand beach, one of the largest and least crowded of any resort in Cancun." Full review
Star Service "The corporate image here appeals more to commercial travelers on working vacations than to tourists. " Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront bliss with two restaurants, a pair of pools and a bar with the largest tequila selection in Cancún." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This quiet, simple and beautiful small resort boasts Cancún’s best beach, with calm, clear waters and unbeatable swimming conditions, not to mention its powdery white sand." Full review
Michelin Guide "Its 300 rooms and suites make very few stylistic concessions to tropical themes...they’re provided with all the typical high-end comforts, including extravagant spa-like bathrooms, and many have views" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Travelers looking for an exceptional hotel option should consider the InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort...the King Signature Suite Ocean Front rooms are an absolute dream"
