, St. Regis and Six Senses, to mention a few. Most of the time, I travel with my husband and our two children.
This was our second visit to Conrad Tulum. We first stayed here shortly after the hotel opened, so it was interesting to return and see how the property has developed.
Firstly, Conrad Tulum is a beautiful resort. The surroundings are stunning, the pools are lovely and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing. We really enjoyed returning to this property.
Housekeeping deserves special mention, as the rooms are kept immaculate and the attention to detail is excellent. Service across all restaurants has also been consistently wonderful, with friendly and attentive staff who genuinely make the dining experience enjoyable.
There are, however, a few things I believe could be improved.
The first is communication. We requested the possibility of adding an additional room and followed up several times. Unfortunately, it took almost half of our stay before we received a response. By then, with only two nights remaining, we no longer felt it was worthwhile. I would have expected a much quicker response from a hotel of this standard.
I was also surprised by the breakfast policy. Despite booking a room for four guests, breakfast was only included for two.
This meant paying an additional USD 40 for our 14-year-old daughter and USD 20 for our 11-year-old every morning. USD 60 per day for two children who eat very little is excessive, particularly at a resort that welcomes families.
When booking a room for four being a gold member, I would expect breakfast to cover all four guests. It left us feeling that the breakfast arrangement was unnecessarily restrictive for a hotel in this category.
Another disappointment was the lack of recognition of us being returning guests.
Having stayed here when the hotel was newly opened, I would have appreciated at least some acknowledgment of our return. It doesn’t have to be an upgrade or anything extravagant. Sometimes a small personal gesture is enough to make guests feel valued.
All in all, Conrad Tulum is still a beautiful resort and somewhere we enjoy spending time as a family. However, at this level of hospitality, it is often the small details and personal touches that distinguish a good hotel from a truly exceptional one.