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Reviewed 7 December 2012

I had two other reviews for this hotel and even though this has been Hard Rock for more than a year, apparently TripAdvisor removed reviews to give Hard Rock a fresh start, but regardless if its Cancun Palace or Hard Rock, this place will always hold a special place in my heart, when we return, if those employees that make us keep coming back are not there, then we will probably have to look elsewhere because yes, the resort is phenomenal in our eyes but the staff is really what makes us want to return, they have become part of our family. On to my review...

My husband and I arrived on July 1, 2012 and departed July 10, 2012. We had just visited November 2011 so everything was pretty similar but you could see now the major renovations going on. Check in was at the side of the building and went very smooth, we arrived around 1pm but we were able to eat lunch and we quickly went to look for our favorite people. Cesar and Jairo at the bar, you will never go wrong if you go with these guys! I had booked a manicure/pedicure appointment back home so we wouldn't run into booking problems when we arrived, so we did that on our first day, they had converted a floor in the hotel dedicated to spa services which you could imagine was very inconvenient but we didn't mind, we still enjoyed running into familiar employee faces in the hallway. Our room was just what we asked for, Concierge level and it did not disappoint, if you could get this room, we highly recommend it, best view and best service, we've requested this view every time we come! Elevator service was extremely horrible especially because we were on the top floor and it was just terribly slow and especially hot inside!

Our days have always consisted of having breakfast at El Mercado/Ciao (Thanks to Hector Enrique, Luis Manuel and Jovana Janet for being the best!), laying out at the beach, having lunch by the pool, hanging out at the swim up bar (Thanks to Cesar, Angel, Alex, Jairo, Hipolito, Clara, Suleyma, and Angel de Jesus), and then going to dinner which was always Zen! We would bypass the tables and sit at the bar because this has been and continues to be our favorite place to hang out, meet new people and interact and have fun with the employees! (Thank you immensely to Miguel, NICANOR, Isidro, Eleuterio, Gregorio, Carlos Manuel, Francisco, Juan Carlos, Julio Cesar, Julio Adrian, Jose Carlos, Miguel Angel, Everardo, Humberto, and Johnathan) Each and every one of these guys contributed in their own way to make our stay memorable and we like to take the time to write down and remember their names because they get so little recognition and this is the least we could do to not only never forget about them, but hopefully they know how important they are to creating an environment that is welcoming and all of them sincerely just want everyone to have a good time and enjoy their vacation and they have bent over backwards creating us special meals, bringing us food from the other restaurants, surprising us with awesome details and words will never express the gratitude we have and hopefully they know that they are the reason we continue to spend good money to return! Then at night we'd hang out at the lobby bar (Thanks to Claudia for always making us laugh!!) We would hang out there or just take a visit to the beach and wait for the turtles to come out at night which is an awesome experience if you have the opportunity! We were lucky enough to meet the head chef of the resort, Angel Ignacio and he allowed us to tour the kitchen which was so amazing because we had been here so many times and felt like it was our home that going to the back and seeing the kitchen and all the behind the scenes was GREAT! And thank you to Nelson, the Sommelier, your wine expertise is like no other and we enjoyed hearing about all the wines, he is one of the sweetest and most sincere men you will meet!

We really have no complaints about Hard Rock. We were there at probably the peak of renovation and even that did not stop us from having a good time, sections were closed, a part of the Mexican restaurant was being constructed, the Brazilian steakhouse had just opened and there was a terrible smell of smoke everywhere, painters were everywhere on site, the spa opened up during our stay and I wasn't too impressed but but hopefully by now they have straightened out all the kinks, and even so, we will still give anything to return ASAP! Hopefully on our next trip will be even better!

Date of stay: July 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Alejandro M, Customer Service Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, responded to this reviewResponded 11 December 2012

HI VargasDu0, thank you very much for your very sweet review; It is so reassuring to hear such warm and touching comments about the staff, and it´s invaluable to hear that our staff made your holiday unforgettable. Rest assured that we will pass your comments to each and every one of them; we know they will appreciate them.
And on behalf of the entire crew at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, we thank you for choosing us and become part of our family.
Even though by the time of your last visit we were in the middle of our transition, we are glad to hear that this did not affect your overall vacations and you had a great time and enjoy every last drop of what the resort and its staff has to offer, and for that we thank you. We are glad to tell you that the resort is finished, all areas are fully operational and we want you to see our brand new look.
We hope to welcome you again soon and have a blast here at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun.
TAKE TIME TO BE KIND

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Reviewed 7 December 2012

This is a great place for couples or friends. The hotel is spotless, the service at all of the restaurants is impeccable, and the pool area is comfortable and clean. And there are even enough loungers!. One day, when all the loungers were taken, I asked a server, and he immediately went and brought out more loungers. Another time, the towel hut was not yet stocked in the early morning, and a server went and got us fresh towels. This is what service looks like.
The pool is wonderful, spacious and clean (but could be heated a bit). The beach is a bit of a drawback for me. The entry is rather steep, and the waves crashed red-flag the whole time we were there. Not really a beach for little ones. However, it is a great beach for sunbathing. There's a bar down beach side, and constant service offering anything you'd like to drink.
The rooms are spacious, about average for this snack-bracket, but they are beautifully clean and very elegant. I loved our room.
The food is very good. The buffets are hot and have plenty of selection. The A La Carte Restaurants are very generous, and service, as I said, is excellent. Go to the Zen. It's lots of fun. The Brazillian restaurant would be excellent for the carnivores amongst you. Don't miss the pizza brick oven at the pool.
In all, everything was great, and I am already on-line to see when we can go back.

Room tip: We were in the cheapest rooms, and even they had a view of water. Don't be afraid to get the cheaper rooms; they are still very nice. If you can, of course, get an ocean view. It is very beautiful.
Date of stay: December 2012
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Alejandro M, Customer Service Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, responded to this reviewResponded 8 December 2012

Hola Lynne C! Thank you very much for your great and detailed review, we are sure many future rockers will benefit from your comments, we are pleased that you found our resort great and that you liked our restaurants food, we will let our crew know that you thought their service rocked!, we hope that in your next visit you can enjoy the beautiful Caribbean sea with no red flags this time. We look forward to welcome you again soon here at your favorite stage Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

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Reviewed 7 December 2012

We went for a wedding for my best friend. 50 of us spent the week there. A ton of fun, everyone was really nice. If you go to the breakfast/lunch buffet deal with Charly. He was the best person that worked at the entire resort. He was very nice,helpful and was always waiting for us with a special table each morning. Mind you our group was mostly aged 21-40 so we were a bit rowdy most of the time. The last day we were there he gave us all a big hug and told us how much he would miss out group. I wish there were more people like him around in America, let alone another country.

Room tip: The rooms are really nice, room service is great. Don't bother upgrading to ocean view, the lagoon view is great! The only thing I wasn't too happy with was that they would try and sell you timeshare upon arrival. Also we used olympis tours, everyone was very nice except for the guy who is supposed to set up your ride back to the airport, he was really rude.
Date of stay: November 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Alejandro M, Customer Service Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, responded to this reviewResponded 8 December 2012

Hi Dan G, thank you for such a nice review, we will let Charly know about them, we are sure he will appreciate them, and you are more than welcome back to keep on rocking with our great staff here at your favorite stage, Hard Rock Hotel Cancun. Keep the good times rolling!
TAKE TIE TO BE KIND

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Reviewed 6 December 2012

We love this all inclusive resort for the (1) service, (2) location, and (3) amenities...particularly the spa. What keeps us returning to this resort is truly the warm and friendly service that we receive from all the staff. No request is ignored here...and it is a pleasure to tip the team because they are so appreciative....and not expected. The beach is absolutely beautiful and is the perfect place to watch the sunrise. There are plentiful food options here...and we met the head chef at a tasting dinner....and he is genuinely interested in the customer experience and satisfaction of each guest. Definitely recommend to all who want a great vacation!

Date of stay: December 2012
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Alejandro M, Customer Service Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, responded to this reviewResponded 8 December 2012

Hi AMA__11_09, thank you very much for your kind comments about our staff, they surely appreciate them, we love hearing when our dear rockers like the food and the great service from our Chefs. And that you could enjoy the sunrise at the beach in front of the beautiful Caribbean turquoise sea.
We look forward to see you again at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun.
SAVE THE PLANET

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Reviewed 5 December 2012

this hotel is very nice! the rooms are very spacious with jacuzzi. the service is amazing, I do not know if I should credit the hotel for it or the mexican people whom I found to very friendly and courtous. the food is good, nothing amazing though. in my opinion the best was the buffet, yes the Buffet, because they have a variety of food that satisfied the picky eaters in my group. The decor in the resort is great, I loved the classic rock memorabilia around the lobby. the beach is AMAZING!!! clear blue waters and white sand, I honestly have not seen such a beautiful beach in my life, some guests told me that the beach at punta cana is even better, guess will have to see….. Highly recommend this hotel!

Room tip: ocean view room, worth ever dollar!!!
Date of stay: November 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Alejandro M, Customer Service Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2012

Hello john r, Thank you for the short and sweet review. We love to hear that our staffs made you feel like a rockstar! And thank you for recommending us! We hope to welcome you again soon. Keep on Rockin’! TAKE TIME TO BE KIND

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