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Hotel St. James, Paris
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Originally Posted by Michael
I'm intrigued that you rate it so highly. I stayed at Bahia Principe in Dec 1999 and found it to be pretty average -- though certainly cheap as well. It was all-inclusive (except for alcoholic drinks, IIRC), and the food quality was mediocre as a result. I found much better value for money elsewhere in the Yucatan.
Of course, this was just over six years ago, so perhaps things have changed substantially. Has anyone stayed there recently? - Michael 6 years ago was quite different. At that time the hotel was new, and the Gran Bahia Principe chain only 4 years old. This meaning the staff were likely un-familiar with the standards set (which explains the food sector). Are you sure you stayed at AKUMAL and not TULUM? Alcoholic drinks are included in the price. I stayed there 1/2 a year ago, and found it completely enjoyable. If you'd like a review, feel free to PM me. |
Crazy to look back and see what I thought made a nice place 4.5 years ago. :o
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The Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas...now that was a fun place.
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Very old thread but worth reviving.
Hotel Le Bristol, Paris, France The Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA The Cloister, Sea Island, GA The Palace Hotel, NYC The Ritz-Carlton Central Park South, NYC Trump International NYC La Mirande, Avignon, France Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, France |
For US "The Boulders" Cave Creek AZ which is a waldorf astoria resort. Wow.. just gorgeous.. incredible. You feel like the only person there. Beautiful, with concierge-type service that answers as if you're appointed one just for you (are they..?) tennis court, pool, whatever you want they have it and in gorgeous surroundings.
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Bumping threads which are 7-12 years old is unproductive. If one wishes to start a new thread on "Extraordinary Hotels" please do so.
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