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Hotel Riu Palace Las AmericasvsKempinski Hotel Cancun
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas and The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun ranks significantly better than Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at 96 with accolades from 14 publications such as Star Service, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
Fodor's
Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Blvd Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $734/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A colossal eight-story property at the north end of the Zona, the Palace is visually stunning and different from the modern, minimalist resorts that dot the Zona Hotelera." Full review
Frommer's "One of Cancún's original all-inclusives, the Riu Palace is part of a family of Riu resorts known for their grand, opulent style." Full review
Star Service "Not the usual address for party-seekers, this property does attract an eclectic crowd thanks to its modest rates and group-happy sales team. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One for travellers who love a social vibe and laid-back relaxation on their holidays." Full review
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
