Location. Poised above the powder-white beaches of Cancun, Mexico, the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is located six kilometers from the city's entertainment center. Popular Plaza Kukulcán shops are positioned one kilometer from the hotel. Hotel Features. This luxury resort is designed in Spanish style with tiled roofs, fountains, wrought-iron handrails and stained-glass windows crafted by Mexican artists. Five on-site restaurants prepare a variety of fresh seafood, prime gilled meats, and Mediterranean, Mexican and American specialties. A martini bar serves more than 50 variations on the original recipe. Wine and tequila tastings are offered at the Culinary Center. Function rooms accommodate group events, and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Two outdoor pools, a fitness center and the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Club provide recreational options. Kayantá Spa at The Ritz-Carlton offers water-ritual treatments and pre-Columbian-inspired body and facial treatments. The spa features two Vichy showers, herbal steam rooms, Swiss and open-air showers, spa tubs and cold plunge pools. A traditional Mayan bridal bath uses plant extracts, crystals and flower petals. A kids' club provides activities for children ages four through 12.
Guestrooms. This nine story, European-plan hotel offers 365 luxurious guestrooms and suites. All accommodations afford views of the Caribbean Sea from private balconies or terraces. Room amenities include satellite television, gourmet espresso machines and CD players. Beds are draped in 400-thread count linens. Italian-marble bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, separate bathtubs and dual-sink vanities. Suites offer residential-style living rooms with 32-inch flat-screen televisions. Ritz Club-level rooms feature full American buffet-style breakfasts and five food-and-beverage services daily in an exclusive concierge lounge. Salads and sandwiches are offered at lunch. Cocktails and appetizers are served evenings, with live music offered four nights a week. Chocolates and cordials end the day.
Expert Tip. This resort boasts 16 private ocean-side cabanas, where evening breezes and a star-strewn sky add Mother Nature's stellar touches to a fine-dining experience.
