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Kempinski Hotel Cancun vs Hotel 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
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 Krystal Cancun
Hotel Krystal Cancun
7 / 10
Paseo Kukulcan, Cancun 77500
From $101 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness 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 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 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 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.