PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

The strikingly austere architecture of The Westin Resort, impressive with its elegant use of stone and marble, is the stamp of leading Latin American architect Ricardo Legorreta. The hotel consists of two sections, the main building and the more exclusive six-story Royal Beach Club. Guest rooms offer contemporary white furnishings and, while spacious, can feel a bit cold. Those on the sixth floor have balconies, and first-floor rooms include terraces. Rooms in the tower boast ocean or lagoon views, furniture with Olinalá lacquer accents, Berber area rugs, oak tables and chairs, and terraces with lounge chairs. It's important to note that this hotel is a 15- to 20-minute ride from the liveliest section of the Hotel Zone, making it a preferred choice for those who want a little more seclusion than Cancún typically offers. However, it's easy to join the action -- buses stop in front, and taxis are readily available. Facilities: 3 restaurants; 3 bars; 8 outdoor pools; 2 lighted tennis courts; gym w/Stairmaster, bicycle, weights, and aerobics; sauna; temazcal (sweat lodge); kids' club; pet service; concierge; travel agency; car rental; pharmacy/gift shop; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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