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Kempinski Hotel Cancun vs Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas

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.

Kempinski Hotel Cancun
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
9 / 10
Retorno del Rey 36, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $209 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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."
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Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
8 / 10
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
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"One for travellers who love a social vibe and laid-back relaxation on their holidays." Full review