Originally Posted by txhyattlvr

I would strongly recommend the GH. I've stayed there more times than I can count and it's a blissful property - exceedingly well managed and with beyond-excellent Globalist treatment (if your a Globalist). You are very likely to get a nice suite with an oceanfront view.

In addition, the GH has excellent food service, and a to-die-for spa area themed like a Cenote under the hotel which is a GREAT place to relax. The architecture reminds me of the highest-end Hawaiian resorts with a lots of nods to local architecture (like the cacti/tequila farm growing on the rooftops). Unlike either Thompson (which look like typical California-style buildings) the GH is a very very unique building and an attraction all by itself. It's also right off of the main drag in Playa, but when you enter the Grand Hyatt you'll feel like your entering a luxury resort...

The Beach House has looked appealing, but it's basically tiny and wedged in between a bunch of other hotels so it won't feel secluded or quiet or especially private. The beach at PDC is NOT the greatest anyway, but I've often smelled a bit of sewer when I walk in the direction of the Beach House and other hotels in that area. I've never smelled sewer in front of the GH on the beach.

Admittedly, we've never stayed at either of the Thompsons in PDC but that's because we love the GH - truly one of our favorite hotels in the world, and we have pretty high standards.