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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsHotel Riu Cancun
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Riu Cancun. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at #1 in Cancun with approval from 14 reviewers including Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
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Jetsetter
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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
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
