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Cancun Forum: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

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Irvine, CA
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 Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level 

As suggested I narrowed the long list of resorts down to only two resorts: The Ritz Carlton (Club Level) and Le Blanc (all inclusive).

My priorities are:

* Lots of good food and drinks (w/ turkey and chicken selections - I dont eat red meat)

* Upscale/ 5 Stars (service)

* Fitness Center

* Not a lot of loud children; but not a lot of topless sunbathers either

* Great ocean view

* Nice pool with good pool service

Why I like the Ritz:

*club level = complimentary food, drinks, concierge, private hangout

*ranked in top 100 hotels of the world

* consistent, well known name

* use of private lounge at airport

*Clubs rooms have ocean views and balconies

* 5 Stars

Why I like Le Blanc

* All inclusive

* Ranked # 1 on TA

* 5 Stars

* Two free tours

* Upscale

Having said that, it is difficult to choose. Do I stick with the Ritz because of my track record with the hotel chain's excellence....or.....try something new and book Le Blanc?

Could I please get your travel expertise and opinions?

Cozumel...
posts: 22,026
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1. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level
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First, I have not stayed in either but have many friends who have stayed in both. To me, really not a difficult choice, its the Ritz. Only two 5 star resorts exist in this area of Mexico, one is the Ritz, the other the JW Marriott. If LeBlanc has 5 stars, it is not from any of the recognized world rating organizations.

I am sure you will see many opinions but, to me, rarely does a hotel measure up to Ritz standards---unless it is Four Seasons and they have no hotels in the area.

Irvine, CA
posts: 46
reviews: 3
2. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

RobertSDF - Thank you for your input.

Anyone else care to share their thoughts on Le Blanc vs Ritz Club Level?

Columbus...
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reviews: 2
3. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

People on this site that have been to both,say LeBlanc is right on par with the Ritz.

Big plus for LeBlanc:

1 NO KIDS

2 All inclusive

3 Unlimited tours

4 Modern design,very chic

and too much more to mention.

LeBlanc is #1 for a reason,it's than darn good!

Advance, NC
posts: 1,504
reviews: 5
4. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

Of all the resorts in the Cancun area Le Blanc was the only one good enough for your president.

New York, NY
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reviews: 28
5. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

Le Blanc is good since the White house chose it, but not for its comforts but rather its strategic location for security concernes and the fact that the Ritz was still not open when our president visited. The Ritz is the way to go, although I hate the look of the building, the service is the best if that is what you would like.

Cozumel...
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6. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level
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Doubt that the President staying at LeBlanc has anything to do with whether it is better than the Ritz or not. Presidents have also stayed at the Hilton and it is certainly not on a par with these.

columbus ohio
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7. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

Then tell me this,why have people who have stayed at both tend to prefer LeBlanc better?The Ritz has been livin off it's name for years.Heres a comparison,mercedes has always had the name,but lexus is#1 in quality and service(jd powers survey) I say out with the old and stuffy and in with the new and chic :-)

Cozumel...
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reviews: 28
8. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level
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The Ritz does not live off its name--it earns it the hard way by providing outstanding accomodations and service. Thats the reason almost all Ritz locations are true 5 star hotels.

Irvine, CA
posts: 46
reviews: 3
9. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

BUMP

Anyone stayed at both?

DETROIT
posts: 2,194
reviews: 73
10. Re: Travel Experts Help: Le Blanc or Ritz Carlton Club Level

Hi Lady!

Robert is right on it. The Ritz in Cancun has earned it's reputation through hard work. No one handed them the 5 stars their rated. The Service is the best in my opinion.

Though Bush stayed at Le Blanc, President Fox cut the ribbon when the Ritz reopened this past Oct. FYI.

Why not break up your days between the 2? I'd be waiting to read those posts.

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