Golden Parnassus (Adults only) ***** AI

[whdream]

Puerta Vallarta is nice too. I was there several years ago, and stayed at the BBG there is some clubs that i went to. But I wouldn't say as touristy as Cancun. You get a nice view of the mountains and such.

[brownb01]

well...we are just going to stick with Cancun. GCPS....gonna be there the 14-18th!

[SexyItaliana41]

I was at this hotel 1st time to Cancun 1988. It looks like it..They had a small walk over bridge over the pool, shaped like the figure 8.
Also they had a large palapa to eat breakfast, dinner. And the lobby was marble and had elevator.
If I am right, the Cancun Palace is to its right and to its left is the few years new, Ritz Carlton, am I right????


Donna

[SexyItaliana41]

:shock: I cannot believe it!! This was my first hotel when I went to Cancun 1st time in 1988 it was then called Tropical Oasis. then Jack Tar. and now Golden Crown! It was brand new then. I do remember it well. The pool was the same. Also I remembered the Ocean Water on this side of the Hotel Zone as always being rough and you could not swim in it. If you went more uptown toward the beginning of the hotel zone, toward the airport, the water in the Ocean is Calmer. I know for a fact, since being a club med goer last 6 years and we were always able to swim in the beach in club med.!oh my god what lovely memories from 18 years ago when I was in my early 20's and now 41!

[Greta]

I will be staying here March 14-20.. Anyone been here since the hurricane?

[Greta]

Golden Crown Paradise March 14-20 2006

Beach Has Been Renovated!!!

Food Was Wonderful!!!

Hotel Was Wonderful!!!

Alfonzo, bartender from pool bar, THE BEST!!!!

Great place to stay, but only down side I have is that it is way too far from the bus stops.. Especially if you are traveling alone!!!!

Overall, great place!!!! NO PROBLEMS!

[cancundl06]

You can also try going to www.cancunspecials.net and www.springbreakdeals.net they have great info and great links

[cancunbound2005]

Originally Posted by cancun2005wv

Golden Crown Paradise March 14-20 2006

Beach Has Been Renovated!!!

Food Was Wonderful!!!

Hotel Was Wonderful!!!

Alfonzo, bartender from pool bar, THE BEST!!!!

Great place to stay, but only down side I have is that it is way too far from the bus stops.. Especially if you are traveling alone!!!!

Overall, great place!!!! NO PROBLEMS!

Great to hear. I will be visiting Cancun for the very first time in two weeks 4/8-4/14 and this is where I'm staying.

[Candy]

Is topless sunbathing allowed at this Hotel?

[Greta]

I didn't see any, but I wasn't looking for it lol.. I'm sure it would be find, do to it's an adults only hotel..

[cancunbound2005]

I promised everyone that I would do a trip report when I got back so here it is. I visited 4/8/06-4/15/06 and all I can say about this place is wow and this place ROCKS. It surpassed all my expectations and then some. From the time you check in until the time you check out the staff goes out of it’s way to make sure that you have a great time.

Rooms:

I had one of the ocean view rooms with a jacuzzi that faced the Caribbean and the view was unbelievable. The cool thing was that you could sit in your jacuzzi and still see outside your window watching the water go by. I did see the deluxe rooms as well and they seemed very nice, so I don’t think you can go wrong either way.

Food:

I tried out all the restaurants and the food here is very good. Remember you do need to bring some nicer clothes if you want to eat at Shangri-la. Pier 12, the Barn and the buffet were all good, along with the breeze (snack bar by the pool. They have 24 hour room service and I ordered a couple of times and got my food within 20 minutes.

Drinks:

The bartenders (Alfonzo and Jose) and server (Lily) did a great job making sure that everyone had a full glass and were taking care of. Only a couple times did I have to ask for a refill, but that was because there were so many at the Tiki bar at the time.

Beach:

The beach was in really good condition and very much usable. There is a slight shelf from the upper part to the lower part, but it really wasn’t that bad.

Entertainment:

The whole entertainment staff was great including Carlos and Helen. They made sure that if you wanted to join in the games that you had a great time. The beach party that they threw Wednesday night was really fun and I had a great time. The night time club tours that they offered were a blast and well worth the $45. Myself along with some friends that I met down there did the Coco Bongo one and had a blast.

Overall impression:

I can honestly say without a doubt that this was my best vacation I have ever taken and everyone at this resort had something to do with that. Everyone from the maids to the entertainment staff were top notch and really added to my great stay. I met some really nice people and started some really nice lasting friendships while I was there which I never expected and was and added plus. As long as you allow yourself to have a good time, you will and I will definitely be going back as soon as possible.

[sheriandbob]

Thanks Jason, we are going to BBG in July but were considering booking this place in the fall. Sounds like a great place.

[YamYamMan]

Originally Posted by cancunbound2005

I promised everyone that I would do a trip report when I got back so here it is. I visited 4/8/06-4/15/06 and all I can say about this place is wow and this place ROCKS. It surpassed all my expectations and then some. From the time you check in until the time you check out the staff goes out of it’s way to make sure that you have a great time.

Rooms:

I had one of the ocean view rooms with a jacuzzi that faced the Caribbean and the view was unbelievable. The cool thing was that you could sit in your jacuzzi and still see outside your window watching the water go by. I did see the deluxe rooms as well and they seemed very nice, so I don’t think you can go wrong either way.

Food:

I tried out all the restaurants and the food here is very good. Remember you do need to bring some nicer clothes if you want to eat at Shangri-la. Pier 12, the Barn and the buffet were all good, along with the breeze (snack bar by the pool. They have 24 hour room service and I ordered a couple of times and got my food within 20 minutes.

Drinks:

The bartenders (Alfonzo and Jose) and server (Lily) did a great job making sure that everyone had a full glass and were taking care of. Only a couple times did I have to ask for a refill, but that was because there were so many at the Tiki bar at the time.

Beach:

The beach was in really good condition and very much usable. There is a slight shelf from the upper part to the lower part, but it really wasn’t that bad.

Entertainment:

The whole entertainment staff was great including Carlos and Helen. They made sure that if you wanted to join in the games that you had a great time. The beach party that they threw Wednesday night was really fun and I had a great time. The night time club tours that they offered were a blast and well worth the $45. Myself along with some friends that I met down there did the Coco Bongo one and had a blast.

Overall impression:

I can honestly say without a doubt that this was my best vacation I have ever taken and everyone at this resort had something to do with that. Everyone from the maids to the entertainment staff were top notch and really added to my great stay. I met some really nice people and started some really nice lasting friendships while I was there which I never expected and was and added plus. As long as you allow yourself to have a good time, you will and I will definitely be going back as soon as possible.

Cheers Jason looking for to my trip there even more now :wink:

[Buffett]

I am going to make reservations today for my 55th birthday the week of June 24 thru July 1. I usually go to BBG but decided this time to try something different. Made a list of all the adult only resorts and broke it down to the Golden Parnassus.
Some questions:
1. Do the bars serve Bacardi rum or something just as good?
2. Do we need to ask for egg crates for the bed? and bring our own pillows?
More to follow I am sure.

Thanks, Buffett

[Greta]

Originally Posted by Buffett

I am going to make reservations today for my 55th birthday the week of June 24 thru July 1. I usually go to BBG but decided this time to try something different. Made a list of all the adult only resorts and broke it down to the Golden Parnassus.
Some questions:
1. Do the bars serve Bacardi rum or something just as good?
2. Do we need to ask for egg crates for the bed? and bring our own pillows?
More to follow I am sure.

Thanks, Buffett

The bar serves about anything you want. Alfonzo is the best.. He is there from before lunch till later times of the day.. He is wonderful..

EGG CRATES WOULD BE GREAT!!!
The beds were harder than bricks...

[Buffett]

Thanks for the info. I was worried. Last time at BBG I had to go across the street and buy my Bacardi and bring it back and have the bartenders mix with it. I guess I am a little too picky with my rum, but most of the other brands just don't taste very good.

[Greta]

Originally Posted by Buffett

Thanks for the info. I was worried. Last time at BBG I had to go across the street and buy my Bacardi and bring it back and have the bartenders mix with it. I guess I am a little too picky with my rum, but most of the other brands just don't taste very good.

I do know they had Bacardi Limon too, and they fix the drinks the way you like them.. If you want double or triple shots, you go it...

Alfonzo is the best... If you like sweet drinks, tell Alfonzo to make you a

ROAD RUNNER

It was awesome...

[Greta]

Also, The Old Bar has awesome food. It opens at 6:30 of the evenings. All the food I had there was great! Room service is also 24/7....

[Buffett]

Roadrunner Hummmmm. Sounds interesting. I will have to try one.
Is room service complimentary? Not that I want to stay in the room to eat , but just in case I get too hungover and can't move the next day.

[Greta]

It was when I went. I'd get breakfast if I was felling a little sick, and when I got back from drinking lol.

[Buffett]

Kewl, Thanks.

[Buffett]

When did they change the name to "Golden Parnassus"?

[Buffett]

Anybody know when the Grand Parnassus is going to open. I am staying at the Golden Parnassus at the end of june and they say I can go to the sister hotel if it is open.

[Buffett]

I am going to be at the Golden Parnassus on my Birthday. Do you think that if I e-mail them and tell them that I might get a room upgrade or something.
I am going to turn the big 55 on June 26th.

[Greta]

Originally Posted by Buffett

I am going to be at the Golden Parnassus on my Birthday. Do you think that if I e-mail them and tell them that I might get a room upgrade or something.
I am going to turn the big 55 on June 26th.

I went for my birthday, and they didn't do anything for me.. Didn't even give me an ocean side room.

[Buffett]

That's what I figured, but I thought it might be worth a try.

[Greta]

I'd try it anyway.... Worth a shot..

[whdream]

Can someone let me know if Carlos, and Alfredo and Katie or Lauren still work at the Golden Crown?

[Greta]

I don't know about an Alfredo, but an Alfonzo works there, and he was great. I do think a Lauren still works there too.. I think she helps around the pool area.

[whdream]

Yeah s he is the younger blond chick with the English accent.