Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso

Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso
Playa Paraiso, Mexico
Site Inspection 2/20/09


Introduction:
Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso is an adults only (18+) resort located in Playa Paraiso (20 minutes from the airport). The Grand is the newest and most luxurious hotel in this complex that contains 4 other Iberostar hotels.

Best Features:
• Butler & Concierge service
• All suites
• Outside dining in every restaurant
• 18 hole Championship golf course (P.B. Dye)
• Adults only
Overview:
• 310 suites & 10 Honeymoon Villa Suites
• Every room is assigned a butler
• Opened 2007
• Full access to all neighboring Iberostar resorts
• Fresh flowers in every room
• Wireless in every room
• 4 specialty restaurants - reservations required
• Playing privileges at Golf course. (currently 1 round with 3 night stay, 2 rounds with 5 nights)
• High ceilings, teak floors on balconies, ipod dock, safe, closet with wood hangars, bathrobes and slippers in rooms
• 6 pm cocktail wagon (exactly what we all need!)
• Mini-bar with no limits
• 24 hour room service
• 3 pools - 1 large saltwater infinity pool overlooking ocean, 1 lake “tranquility” pool, 1 indoor pool at spa with retractable roof.
• 4 hot tubs integrated into main pool
• Snack bar and swim up bar
• Gym with state of the art equipment and flat screen TV’s (yoga, spinning, Tai Chi classes)
• Spa
• Coliseum theatre with lights, sound, and stadium seating (nightly shows)
• Music Bar, Cigar Bar
• Beautiful wide white sand beach with complimentary snorkeling and water sports.
• 24 hour room service
• Jetted tubs

Spa:
• The Spa at The Grand is centered around couples treatments.
• Guests can also access the main 36,000 square foot spa that services all the Iberostar Playa Paraiso guests.

Outdoors:
• Very large white sand beach with drink service
• Beautiful infinity edge pool which is kept clear of chairs so as not to block the view.
• Immaculate grounds and well-kept gardens
• Sheltered areas to get out of sun.

Indoors:
• Honeymoon villas are in a secluded area away from the main buildings. They have large baths, gardens and extra space. (All were occupied so no tour.)
• I toured a junior suite. The rooms were very spacious and elegantly appointed. The sitting area leads out to the balcony.
• The teak floored balconies have a suspended chair and a love seat.
• The ocean front room are literally right on the beach. The two ocean front buildings contain 60 suites a piece. The upgrade to oceanfront is well worth the $$$.

Summary:

Absolutely stunning 5+ star resort! This resort has everything for the luxury client: opulent neo-classic/art deco styling, high-end amenities, world class golf, amazing food and attention to the smallest detail. They have a keen understanding of the luxury client and they deliver 100%.

This is a newer resort that has been meticulously maintained. Gourmet specialty restaurants with only the finest ingredients (and beautiful imported, hand carved doors), butlers for all rooms, and plenty of activities including some unique ones (i.e. star gazing activity at night). Even the grill by the pool serves only ground Kobe beef in the “hamburgers”.

Great resort for weddings and the secluded honeymoon villas are a nice touch.

This resort is fabulous! If you are planning a trip to the Riviera Maya and would like to stay at a beautiful luxury resort, this should be on your short list of resorts to consider.