The Ritz-Carlton Cancun
Hotel Information: This luxury resort offers enticing white sand beaches and a variety of both lively and leisurely activities for guests to enjoy. The hotel was designed to reflect the rich Spanish heritage of Mexico, featuring tiled roofs, wrought-iron handrails, fountains, private patios, sculptures, and stained-glass windows designed by Mexican artists.
Amenity highlights: The jewel of the resort is the adjacent spectacular 1,200-foot powdery white sand beach. Recreational options include two pools accented by sculptures, a fitness center, and the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Club with three outdoor courts. Additional amenities include the Culinary Center, the luxurious Kayantá Spa, and several award-winning restaurants.
Insider tip: Entertaining cooking classes, and wine and tequila tastings are offered at the Culinary Center.
The hotel offers 365 guestrooms, including 50 suites. All accommodations offer views of the Caribbean Sea from private balconies or terraces. Amenities include TVs with international cable channels, gourmet espresso machines, CD players with digital alrm clocks, multi-line telephones with dataports and voice mail, and 400-thread-count linens. Furnishings include upholstered armchairs and desks. Italian-marble bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and separate bathtubs, and dual-sink vanities. Plush terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers are included.
Suites feature residential-style living rooms with 32-inch flat-panel TVs and additional amenities.
Ritz Club-level rooms feature five food-and-beverage services daily in an exclusive concierge lounge, beginning with a full American buffet breakfast. Salads and sandwiches are offered at lunch. Afternoon tea includes pastries. Cocktails and appetizers are served evenings, with live music offered Wednesdays through Saturdays. In a separate top-floor is The Cobalt Lounge (adults only). Chocolates and cordials end the day.
Rooms are offered in the European Plan, which includes room accommodations only.
- To Cancun $1377 from Mount Swan: flight + 3 nights hotel (MSF-CUN)
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- To Cancun $627 from Fort Lauderdale: flight + 3 nights hotel (FLL-CUN)
- To Cancun $634 from Tampa: flight + 3 nights hotel (TPA-CUN)
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