Gran Plaza Hotel Acapulco
This was my second stay in Acapulco. My brother and I vacationed there Mid February for a week all inclusive. Last year we stayed at ADO Acapulco, and this year Gran Plaza Hotel Acapulco, which cost us about $1100 each which was up about $100. from our previous year. The vacation provider was Sunwing.
The Hotel is not far from the airport but landing mid afternoon means rush hour traffic and the trip can take an easy hour and a half. Where as the ADO seemed to be on the outskirts of Acapulco and required very little commuting time from the airport. FYI my brother and I are both retired, which accounted for the majority of the guests at Gran Plaza.
The Hotel appears modern and is immacuatly kept inside and out. Amenities are as advertised with the exception of wifi whichis only available in the lobby . The hotel hosts of a couple additional restrarants on sight of which only one was available to us at no additional charge. Poolside snacks are available but very limited and not worth the hassle. The poolside bar is opened limited hours and not a second more.
As for the food upon arrival everyone was treated to a lavish outdoor barbecue food was exquisite, the next day leftovers! And thats how I'd rate the food there after or until the next bus load of tourists arrived. We stayed on the 23 floor which is ok as long as the elevator is running, unfortunately once during the stay 3 out of five elevators were not running.
The beach is beautiful, water was warmer than the "Y" pool but not for children, the water went from 6" deep to seven feet deep instantly. The beach was lined with chairs and umbrellas and roped off from the locals beach venders
Being this is only our second stay in Mexico I found the Gran Plaza disappointing compared to the ADO. The Gran Plaza although excelled in location and with a beautiful building but lacked seriously in service and quality food. Many guests of the Gran Plaza bragged as being repeat customers but not me. From me it gets three stars.
Rick Gerhart read more