The ROYAL in
Playa del Carmen
Sept 2008
Posted by: Mari Markin
Holiday Muse
http://holidaymuse.com/
mari@holidaymuse.com
The service was not 5-star. It definitely lacked in the concierge and restaurant departments. I would probably categorize this resort as a 3-star instead of a 5-star. It was nice to be able to walk to 5th Ave and other places in Playa Del Carmen. But it seems there aren't that many deals there anymore... unless you want Lasik, of course! Yup, they can do Lasik eye surgery right there in their little shack where they also sell prescription drugs without a prescription! Also, ladies need to get your nails done before they get there. There is this older woman who does nails and she can't see very well... even with her thick glasses. The restaurants were mediocre. I enjoyed the Maria restaurant very much. The other ones were just fine. Their spa, however - FANTASTIC! You can even use the spa area (sauna, steam room, whirlpool, cold water plunge, lockers, showers, lounge) without having a spa treatment. I went there every evening before dinner. It is nicely designed, decorated, and maintained. Watch out for their "Gold Card" push. You supposedly get discounts with this card (at the spa, gift shop, etc) if you listen to their timeshare schpeel.
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