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If you combine courtesy, efficiency, elegance, and impeccable service and professionalism you would come to inescapable conclusion that these are hallmarks of Ritz Carlton Cancun, located in heart of Mexico's Yucatan playground.
Overlooking Caribbean Sea, approximately 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport, Five Diamond Resort, boasts of 365 rooms, (one for each day of year), including 50 suites, 277 kings, 88 with two double beds, 46 Ritz Carlton Club rooms, 10 Ritz Carlton Club Suites, and one Presidential Suite.
The Resort rests on tip of Mexico's exotic Yucatan Peninsula, and is located on more than 7.5 acres along Azure Caribbean Sea, with some 1,200 feet of pristine beach, offering pinnacle of Caribbean hospitality and splendor.
It is first ever and only AAA Triple Five Diamond Resort and its other honors include AAA Five-Diamond Resort rating from 1996-2002, Five Diamond Restaurant Ratings for Fantino Restaurant, and Club Grill for 1997-2002.
Travel & Leisure Magazine's World Best Awards went to Ritz Carlton for Best Service in Mexico and Central and South America for 2002, Best Value in Mexico and Central and South America for 2002, and Best Hotel in Mexico and Central and South America for 2001.
Condé Naste Traveler Magazine's Gold List named Ritz Carlton as "Top Place to Stay" in Mexico and Reader's Choice Awards named it :Top Latin American Resorts" for 1997 to 2001.
Gourmet Magazine's "Rooms at Top Survey" named Ritz Carlton as Best Hotel in Mexico, Top Service and Number Four in World.
The resort was designed to reflect Mexico's rich Spanish heritage with tiled roofs, wrought-iron railings, dancing fountains, private courtyards and unique five-story high stained glass ceiling designed by a local artist.
The Ritz Carlton provides more than 27,000 square feet of function space, capable of accommodating up to 1,050 guests, including grand ballroom with 11,481 square feet, Plaza Ballroom, 3,960 square feet, Diplomat Room, 812 square feet, Board Room, 406 square feet, Director's room, 812 square feet, Merida, 770 square feet, Cozumel, 945 square feet, Cancun, 805 square feet, and Tulum, 1015 square feet.
One of most impressive features of Ritz Carlton in Cancun is approach to reception area. A semi-circular driveway opens up after passing through abundant vegetation, which boosts architecture of building itself. Guests are welcomed by "ladies and gentlemen" whose courtesy and friendliness make one feel at home immediately.