Any info out there re a new Riu Palace in Playacar?

Lois Munday · 02-22-2005

I just read that there is a new Riu Palace in Playa Del Carmen, set to open in Feb. /06.

Does anyone out there have any info on this? Exactly where is it? Someone said it was beside the Riu Playacar but this was argued by another. Why would there be two Palaces in the same area?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks, Lois

louloupants · 02-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Lois Munday

I just read that there is a new Riu Palace in Playa Del Carmen, set to open in Feb. /06.

Does anyone out there have any info on this? Exactly where is it? Someone said it was beside the Riu Playacar but this was argued by another. Why would there be two Palaces in the same area?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks, Lois

Yes it is to be called Riu Palace Riviera Maya and is being built between the Reef Club and the Club Viva Azteca in Playacar. Its not directly beside the Riu playacar but it is within walking distance.

Info:

* Opening February 2006
* Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km / 1.8 miles from Playa del Carmen
* Within the resort area Playacar along with the hotels Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar, ClubHotel Riu Tequila and the Riu Palace Mexico

There is more detailed information at www.riu.com

cuffedlinks · 02-23-2005

jobob posted with a link...

New Riu Riviera Maya

jobob · 02-23-2005

Lois, you're going to have to book there now and forget the RH. Wouldn't it be funny if Francisco moved down as well? Think we'll have to do the old Palace again in Dec and then maybe there will be some deals when the new one opens. They did that at the one in Cabo last year. I'd bet also they'll be upgrading many guests at the Tequila, Playacar and Yucutan just like they did for Caribe and Cancun when the Las Americas opened.
Bob

Ali · 02-24-2005

I don't understand why Riu want to put another Palace in......is it to give Palace people somewhere with exchange privs but without them having to rub shoulders with the riff raff ??!

Just realised where this is being built now - massive site!

delsue · 02-24-2005

sorry...didn't notice cuffedlinks posted the link too

02-24-2005

Just returned from the RIU Palace Mexico the last week in January. The ground has been broken and construction has begun for the new RIU Palace Maya. As stated by others, the location is a short distance up the street from the original Palace.

Tom K

LIZLEWIS42 · 02-24-2005

Why another Riu Palace?...

My guess is they're following the lead of Iberostar, building each resort more upscale than the last...

Lois Munday · 02-25-2005

Thanks all for the replys.

Hey, Bob
Not sure if funny is the word re Fransisco (I'm somwhere between embarrased and still smarting). You go first to the new one and let me know!!
I'm sure waiting to hear reports as to what it's like.

If you hear any gossip re good deals - let me know.
Lois

02-22-2005	#1 (permalink)
Lois Munday toe in water Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 40	Any info out there re a new Riu Palace in Playacar? I just read that there is a new Riu Palace in Playa Del Carmen, set to open in Feb. /06. Does anyone out there have any info on this? Exactly where is it? Someone said it was beside the Riu Playacar but this was argued by another. Why would there be two Palaces in the same area? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Lois

02-24-2005	#5 (permalink)
Ali life=playa Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 717	I don't understand why Riu want to put another Palace in......is it to give Palace people somewhere with exchange privs but without them having to rub shoulders with the riff raff ??! Just realised where this is being built now - massive site! Last edited by Ali; 02-24-2005 at 10:02 AM.

02-23-2005	#3 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	jobob posted with a link... New Riu Riviera Maya

02-23-2005	#4 (permalink)
jobob life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: B.C., Canada EH! Posts: 588	Lois, you're going to have to book there now and forget the RH. Wouldn't it be funny if Francisco moved down as well? Think we'll have to do the old Palace again in Dec and then maybe there will be some deals when the new one opens. They did that at the one in Cabo last year. I'd bet also they'll be upgrading many guests at the Tequila, Playacar and Yucutan just like they did for Caribe and Cancun when the Las Americas opened. Bob

02-24-2005	#6 (permalink)
delsue toe in water Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 43	sorry...didn't notice cuffedlinks posted the link too

02-24-2005	#7 (permalink)
Tom K Guest Posts: n/a	Just returned from the RIU Palace Mexico the last week in January. The ground has been broken and construction has begun for the new RIU Palace Maya. As stated by others, the location is a short distance up the street from the original Palace. Tom K

02-24-2005	#8 (permalink)
LIZLEWIS42 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 276	Why another Riu Palace?... My guess is they're following the lead of Iberostar, building each resort more upscale than the last...

02-25-2005	#9 (permalink)
Lois Munday toe in water Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 40	Thanks all for the replys. Hey, Bob Not sure if funny is the word re Fransisco (I'm somwhere between embarrased and still smarting). You go first to the new one and let me know!! I'm sure waiting to hear reports as to what it's like. If you hear any gossip re good deals - let me know. Lois

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