Which would you choose? Palladium, El Mandarin, Riu or Copa?

Lust4Travel · 07-30-2003

Hubby just took a new job, so we're gonna take a trip! :lol: This will be our 3rd time to PDC; last year (late October) we stayed at Riu Tequila and LOVED it. This time we will be going at the end of August/early September due to his transition.

We have the following choices, all in the same price range, and are interested in feedback. Which would you stay at, and why? I've seen both Riu properties, but am not familiar with the others.

Are those that are outside of PDC (all but the Rius) any better? Better food? Better rooms? I really would prefer PDC so the Riu Tequila is currently in the running. I know the experts lurk here, so I'd love to hear your opinions! TIA!

Our choices are:

Palladium Grand
Club El Mandarin
Riu Tequila
Riu Playacar
Copacabana Beach Resort

EileenS · 07-31-2003

We first stayed at the "Palladium" last July when it was called the "Fiesta Grand Resort and Spa". It was only open for 2 weeks and had an introductory price. That did it for us! We went back this past november and then again 3 weeks ago for our third trip. It just keeps getting better! It is definitely a 5 star resort>> We were happy with the beach, the pools, the staff, the rooms and most of all the Great food! If you would like to see our pictures E mail me!! :lol:

Spark · 07-31-2003

Not Club El Mandarin, the food is only fair at best and they have a septic
problem ongoing :o

Lust4Travel · 07-31-2003

Thanks everyone!

I think we've decided we want to be in Playacar since we enjoy going downtown. I've narrowed it down to Riu Tequila or Reef Club, and started a new poll. I'm indecisive!

Thanks again.

08-06-2003

Stayed at Rui playacar for a week in May we loved it the food was good and the staff was awesome. We ventured to the Tequila when we wanted more excitement at tnight but the playacar is beautiful and it is right on the beach.
We talked to people on the bus that had stayed at the reef club and they said it was just okay it was definately cheaper but they wished they would of spent the extra $$$

View Poll Results: Which would you choose for a 7 night stay?
Palladium Grand	2	25.00%
Club El Mandarin	0	0%
Riu Tequila	1	12.50%
Riu Playacar	4	50.00%
Copacabana Beach Resort	1	12.50%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll

07-30-2003	#1 (permalink)
Lust4Travel ruined Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA but NoVA born and raised Posts: 82	Which would you choose? Palladium, El Mandarin, Riu or Copa? Hubby just took a new job, so we're gonna take a trip! :lol: This will be our 3rd time to PDC; last year (late October) we stayed at Riu Tequila and LOVED it. This time we will be going at the end of August/early September due to his transition. We have the following choices, all in the same price range, and are interested in feedback. Which would you stay at, and why? I've seen both Riu properties, but am not familiar with the others. Are those that are outside of PDC (all but the Rius) any better? Better food? Better rooms? I really would prefer PDC so the Riu Tequila is currently in the running. I know the experts lurk here, so I'd love to hear your opinions! TIA! Our choices are: Palladium Grand Club El Mandarin Riu Tequila Riu Playacar Copacabana Beach Resort

07-31-2003	#2 (permalink)
EileenS toe in water Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 53	Palladium We first stayed at the "Palladium" last July when it was called the "Fiesta Grand Resort and Spa". It was only open for 2 weeks and had an introductory price. That did it for us! We went back this past november and then again 3 weeks ago for our third trip. It just keeps getting better! It is definitely a 5 star resort>> We were happy with the beach, the pools, the staff, the rooms and most of all the Great food! If you would like to see our pictures E mail me!! :lol:

07-31-2003	#3 (permalink)
Spark toe in water Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 44	Not El Mandarin Not Club El Mandarin, the food is only fair at best and they have a septic problem ongoing :o

08-06-2003	#5 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	riu playacar Stayed at Rui playacar for a week in May we loved it the food was good and the staff was awesome. We ventured to the Tequila when we wanted more excitement at tnight but the playacar is beautiful and it is right on the beach. We talked to people on the bus that had stayed at the reef club and they said it was just okay it was definately cheaper but they wished they would of spent the extra $$$

07-31-2003	#4 (permalink)
Lust4Travel ruined Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA but NoVA born and raised Posts: 82	Thanks everyone! I think we've decided we want to be in Playacar since we enjoy going downtown. I've narrowed it down to Riu Tequila or Reef Club, and started a new poll. I'm indecisive! Thanks again.

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View Poll Results: Which would you choose for a 7 night stay?