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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsHotel Krystal Cancun
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun ranks significantly higher than Krystal Cancun. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun ranks #1 in Cancun with endorsements from 14 reviews including Rough Guide, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
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
Hotel Krystal Cancun DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure Oyster Star Service
Paseo Kukulcan, Cancun 77500
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "More modest and relaxed in style than the biggest resort hotels, the Krystal has an especially attractive terrace and pool area above the beach."
Travel + Leisure "Situated right next to Party Center, you’ll have the city’s best nightclubs steps from your front door; perfect for late nights out." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"This Mexican-owned hotel is a contemporary, upper-middle-range resort with an all-inclusive option that's popular with Mexican and international guests alike." Full review
Star Service "Of course, the hotel's big selling point is its perfect location for nightlife-seekers, just steps from the booming bass speakers of Daddy O's and Coco Bongo nightclubs." Full review
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Avoid the older rooms facing the street, as these are the worst of the lot.
