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01-22-2005, 10:07 PM
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| Owner and Administrator  Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico
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|  Riu Palace Las Americas ***** AI Riu Palace Las Americas Post comments, reviews, trip reports and links to your pictures for Riu Palace Las Americas here. Quote:
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05-08-2005, 10:30 PM
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| Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 4th May 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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| RPLA We stayed at the RPLA at the end of April. Beautiful, majestic, clean, everything everyone says about it. Our fave things/pros: mini fridge stocked daily w/ bottled water, soda & beer 4 hard liquor drink dispensers in the room (not premium stuff, but OK) Terrific breakfast buffet, every single food you can imagine Japanese a la carte restaurant-The very best meal we had there Nice, upscale lounge/bar in the lobby to relax and have drinks Big, fun pool w/ DJ and activities Cute young animation staff (Tadeo & Poncho) that took us to the clubs Calm, crystal clear water Beautiful lobby, lots of marble. Lobby bathrooms were impressive too! The best location! 5 minute walk to all the clubs and shopping. Least fave (slight complaints): Service at restaurants was a little slow (but its so busy & so many people) Musty smell in rooms Hotel guests were quiet & not that friendly, not a young, fun,crazy,crowd Lunch buffet was all hot, super "heavy" foods, I would have loved a grilled chicken salad or a wrap! Water pressure wasn't the best, and it took a while to get hot water We really did enjoy our stay there, loved the hotel, has to be one of the best trips we ever took. Next time we will stay at the RIU Cancun and/or BBG. Those places seem to have all the fun happening. |
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12-11-2005, 05:34 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 11th Dec 2005
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| We visited this great hotel in March 2004, and plan to re-visit for a week very soon. We've been told all of its restaurants are now back in operation -- can someone verify that? Also, can someone tell us the condition of the beach? Any other feedback also will be appreciated. This hotel is immediately adjacent and to the left (west) of the former Riu Cancun (now renamed Riu Palace, I believe). Please advise, and thanks.
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12-13-2005, 11:40 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 9th Nov 2005
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01-12-2006, 05:33 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 4th Dec 2005 Location: Ohio
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| RIU Palace Las Americas If you're concerned about going back to Cancun so soon after Wilma, let me assure you that RIU Palace is a great find for my husband and I. Our usual hotel is still uninhabitable and so we arrived at the RIU Palace on Christmas Day 2005. The rooms were great. The food was good, and the staff tries to be very accommodating. We especially loved the rock and reef that you can snorkel around just off the beach. The waves are not strong there like we like them, however the free snorkeling made up for it. We saw many fish and even a baracuda. I would definitley go back. Thanks for this forum, Patricia. |
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01-13-2006, 11:50 AM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 29th Nov 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA
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| NEED OPINIONS: Riu Cancun or Riu Palace Las Americas It was suggested that I move this post here. My wife and I are coming to Cancun for a 7 day stay in May. In November, we had reservations at the Riu Palace Las Americas but we decided to reschedule to May. We've found that there is quite a price difference between November and May, so we have been looking at different all-inclusive places. After all that we've read, it seems like nobody has anything bad to say about either of the two places. The Las Americas is about $54 per night more expensive. Simple question; Is the Las Americas worth the extra price, and since we are hoping to find some specials, how long should we wait before booking? Thanks for your help.
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01-17-2006, 06:39 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 4th Dec 2005 Location: Ohio
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| You asked if Las Americas was worth the extra money and I say yes. We haven't ever stayed at the RIU Cancun however we did walk over there to check thing out. It seems to me that you have a better chance at a oceanview room without maybe paying the upgrade, the pool was heated, the whirlpool towards the west side of the property was heated, and the restaurants and bars seemed much nicer. RIU Cancun did seem to have a delicious grill and buffett going on every night. I loved the buffett at Las Americas and the Japanese restaurant was great! I'm telling you that you can't go wrong with this place. I'm pretty picky. If I liked it, I'm sure that you will. I would go before May if I were you. In May there are these invisible things in the water called sea fleas and they come in May. Yes, the pests are in the water and they will make you itch like crazy when you get oput of the ocean. So good luck with your choice. I hope this may have helped somebody else. Thanks for this forum. Your Cancun buddy, Patricia |
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01-18-2006, 08:06 AM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 18th Jan 2006 Location: Essex
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| RIU Las Americas We also arrived Xmas day at Las Americas, Staff and food are both delightefull. Most of our coach (all but six of us) departed into the Riu Cancun most on upgrades, its a monster of a hotel and twice we tried it for a drink (any one at the Las Americas can eat and drink at the Cancun free of charge, but anyone from the Cancun are not even allowed off the beach into the Las Americas) the service was 2nd class and apparently the rooms are not nice and its very noisy at night. One chap with Thompson had booked the Moon Palace, but it was not ready, were moved to the Cancun and after one night (no sleep) wanted to be flown home, was eventually move to the palace, and had a wonderfull time. I would pay $100 extra per night, worth ever penny!! Only gripe would be rooms on the seventh floor (725ish, to the right of the hotel from the street) had a smelly musty damp problem, some times extremly bad, we moved to the other side of hotel after three days and problem sorted. Would not wait for specials as these are the only hotels open in the area, so a lot of crew are staying there at the moment. :lol: |
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01-22-2006, 12:29 AM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 20th Jan 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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| Is there really a HUGE diff between the RIU Palace and the RIU? I find it so hard to believe that it can be that much better. I thought the RIU was an amazing hotel. From what I could see, the Riu Palace looked more old fashioned that the RIU. Anyone have any photos of the outside and inside?
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02-09-2006, 03:42 AM
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| I can choose my own title Join Date: 10th Jan 2006 Location: East Village, NY
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| Does anyone have update pictures of the RIU Palace, going to be there from March 18-25. Maybe longer. We'll see how things work out. |
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02-09-2006, 12:40 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 20th Jan 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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02-09-2006, 01:33 PM
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| I can choose my own title Join Date: 10th Jan 2006 Location: East Village, NY
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02-09-2006, 03:04 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 2nd Feb 2006
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| Riu Hotels Im leaving for Riu Caribe March 27th with 3 friends....have stayed at Riu Cancun last year...what is the hotel like today?....anyone have any pix?....Trip advisor has mixed reviews....Thanx
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02-13-2006, 04:37 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 6th Feb 2006 Location: chicago
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| does anyone know if RUI PALACE LAS AMERICAS has hbo. The Sopranos start the weekend i am there and ive been a fan since it started. I would hate to miss it. hahahahaha but any info would be great. thanks a bunch |
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04-05-2006, 05:33 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 4th Apr 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY
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| RPLA May 24-30 I was just wondering if anyone else is going to be at RPLA May 24-30? My husband and I can't wait!! |
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04-13-2006, 02:12 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 14th Feb 2006
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| I was asked to post this in here for the nightly shows in the theatre: They all start at 9:45. Monday - Michael Jackson Tuesday - Show Tropical Wednesday - Show Grease Thursday - Las Vegas Friday - Miss RIU Saturday - Mariachi Sunday - Folklore Mexicano The line up is different next door at the RIU Cancun.
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04-28-2006, 01:23 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 28th Apr 2006 Location: Swansea, wales
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| Honeymoon We are going to the Rui palace las americas for our honeymoon, my father keeps putting a dampner on it, repeating about last years hurricane, please could you confirm that the beaches are up to standard as is the hotel, as we do not want to be disappointed as it is our honeymoon. Really appreciate feedback Many Thanks Anna :? |
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06-15-2006, 10:58 AM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 15th Jun 2006 Location: SC
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| Re: Honeymoon Quote:
if you can go to webshots.com and type in riu las americas in the search and it will show some recent pics of the hotel. Thats really all I can say about helping you. Sorry. Hope this helps. Have fun on your honeymoon! Adam | |
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06-15-2006, 11:24 AM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 15th Jun 2006 Location: SC
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| RPLA July 3rd - 8th! This is really my 1st time on this forum and I was wondering if anyone knew if the RPLA had a dress code at night. I beleive I read somewhere where we did have to wear pants to dinner and a golf shirt but I'm not quiet sure. Also is the sea lice still a probem down there. I have been trying to find the SAFE SEA and can't find any anywhere and the SAFESEA on the internet is backordered. My Girlfriend and I are coming down for my B-day so it should be a BLAST anyway. Also thanks for all the info on cancuncare forum. You guys really provided a lot of great info for us. Adam |
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08-03-2006, 07:43 PM
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| Owner and Administrator Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico
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| We also have a Riu dedicated forum over at RiuChat.info, heres the link: http://www.riuchat.info/forum/index.php It is a little quiet on posts but there are at least 50 people a day visiting, so I guess they just need something to talk about! |
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08-10-2006, 04:30 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 6th Feb 2006 Location: chicago
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| Re: RPLA July 3rd - 8th! Quote:
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08-22-2006, 02:38 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: 17th Feb 2003 Location: TX
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11-05-2006, 06:21 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 18th Jan 2006
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| Riu Palace Las Americas Rocks I'm real late in writing this.....went in January....we had always stayed at the American Condesa Fiesta. This hotel is absolutely beautiful, the service top notch, the food for an all inclusive, outrageously good! It was our first AI as well. The only thing I'll say that is negative is that getting into one of the restaurants of our choice was hard and it never happened....that was the Japanese restaurant....otherwise a top of the line hotel! |
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01-15-2007, 11:13 AM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 1st Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee
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| This hotel is beautiful. You will never be disappointed when staying at a Riu Hotel in Cancun. They are both amazing!
__________________ We plan on coming back in the summer of 2009....the good Lord willing. *Barcelo Tucancun-Cancun Mexico-June 2007* *Riu Bambu-Punta Cana DR-January 2006* *Riu Cancun-Cancun Mexico-June 2005* |
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01-27-2007, 05:46 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 27th Jan 2007 Location: Stoughton,Ma.
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| has anyone any knowledge of the sea insects in May mentioned in an earlier post? "I would go before May if I were you. In May there are these invisible things in the water called sea fleas and they come in May. Yes, the pests are in the water and they will make you itch like crazy when you get oput of the ocean." is May really a bad time to visit Cancun....... |
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04-22-2007, 06:46 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 22nd Apr 2007 Location: Chicago, IL
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| Fun People July 11th - July 17th Looking to see if there will be any fun people going to RIU Palace Las Americas July 11, 2007 - July 17, 2007? I am taking my husband for his 30th birthday and we are looking to have a GREAT time! |
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06-25-2007, 02:59 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 7th Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO
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| The RPLA is wonderful. This last March, me and 2 freinds were upgraded to the hotel because the Cancun was full. Three things it has over the Cancun: 1. the pool is cleaner, 2. it's easier to get reservations for the restaurants and 3. the rooms are all suites. At the Cancun you need to get in line for reservations at 7:00 AM, at RPLA you can make reservations between 11:00 AM to 2:00 pm. Also, you can use the services at the Cancun. It was great. |
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03-29-2009, 04:15 PM
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| Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 28th Mar 2009 Location: CT, USA
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| 5/4-5/14/09 My husband and I are heading down would like to chat with anyone going to be there at the same time. We are counting down to the smell of the Mexican air, the intense humidity and just the relaxed feeling that Mexico brings. |
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01-21-2010, 02:06 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 16th Mar 2009 Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
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| Going here in august, been to the riu cancun 4 times in a row, now we're gonna try out the Palace. Looks good from inside/outside, and if the people there turn out to be more "boring" I just hop in the pool at the riu cancun !! 
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06-21-2010, 07:50 AM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 23rd May 2010 Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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| 7 weeks to go! cannot wait! |
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