Fiesta Inn Cancun Las Americas

The Fiesta
Inn, first opened in 2012, is primarily targeted at the business traveler, and the majority of guests are Latin executives in town for conventions. The
hotel also sees some American and Canadian travelers, although the
European style of service -- no all-inclusive options or mini-fridges -- may make all-inclusive resorts in the Hotel Zone a better fit for the North American market.Entry to
the hotel is only available via Plaza Las Americas below, and once guests exit
the elevator into the main lobby they step into a sleek and modern environment,
with marble floors and walls surrounding the reception. From there, guests can
make their way into the 360 Lounge area with nearly ceiling-high windows
looking out over Malecon Americas, the Hotel Zone, and the ocean, a view that
can also be taken in from the rooftop terrace and gym. The public
computers, restaurant seating area, and deli area are just beyond, and the meeting rooms and the convention space for the hotel are in the back
area. There is an independent tour operator located in the lobby for
guests who want to explore the Riviera Maya during their downtime.While the
hotel isn’t located near the beaches that Cancun is famous for, the east-facing
side of the hotel has sweeping views over the entire stretch of coastline, while the back side of the hotel looks out over the mainland city. Although the sunset views
can be spectacular, guests who prefer looking out over the ocean will want to
request accordingly.

The Fiesta
Inn is set on the southern edge of downtown Cancun directly above Plaza Las
Americas, the largest mall on the mainland. That means guests
have the entire sprawl of name-brand stores, restaurants, a movie theater with
VIP seating available, and Chedraui supermarket directly below. Across Bonampak
Avenue are a slew of restaurants and sports bars to choose from, along with the
Plaza de Toros, and the entire palisade known as Malecon Americas along the
lagoon, popular in the evening hours for long walks, cycling, rollerblading,
or just enjoying the cool evening breeze coming in from the ocean and over the lagoon. Plaza Las
Americas also operates as one of the major transportation hubs in the city,
and dozens of bus routes make their way from the west side of the plaza
along Tulum Avenue, or from the street down in the underground section
alongside the parking garage. Taxis are also readily available. It takes 20
to 30 minutes to get to the beaches of the Hotel Zone as well as to the Cancun International Convention Center, or 10 minutes to get to
the heart of downtown. 

The 152 rooms
at the Fiesta Inn are designed primarily with the short-term working executives
in mind, and provide well-lit workstations that feature plenty of electrical plugs for your devices. Dark wood, cream walls, white sheets, and grey floors contribute to a monochrome feel that contrasts with the orange tile walls and sink area just outside of the
bathroom. While there aren’t any mini-fridges in the rooms, the 24/7 room
service is a handy perk for business travelers arriving or working late (or early). Fifty-three Superior Rooms have a king-size bed, while 87 have two queen-size beds. There are 11 Suites that have a king-size bed,
along with a living room that has additional furniture in the same grey and
orange overtones. The single handicap-accessible unit has a king-size bed.Each room
comes with a coffeemaker with free water plus coffee for one morning; if guests
are staying more than one day, additional water bottles and coffee packets are
available at an additional cost. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and in-room safes. Eastern-facing rooms have ocean views, and the rest face the city; be sure to specify when booking if you prefer one view over the other.The bathrooms
have tile walk-in showers with glass doors. Just outside the door in the main bedroom area is the basin sink on an orange countertop and by an orange mosaic tile wall, which offer a spark
of color in an otherwise monochrome theme. Hairdryers are provided. First-floor
rooms have smoking options available.  

The hotel’s primary focus is on its own
business spaces, which range from smaller meeting rooms and
salons, to the event area in the auditorium section, to the rooftop lounge, which
can be rented out alongside with the pool for special events. The chic, ocean-view rooftop
pool and attractive gym are highlights. Note that smoking is permitted on
the terrace, which doubles as a poolside lounge with loungers. Hand towels and
bottled water are available within the gym, along with cold water from a
dispenser, and there is a variety of equipment: treadmills,
cycles, an elliptical, and one weight machine. The
downstairs seating area for the restaurant is an extension of the main lobby,
with east-facing views out the ceiling-high windows over the lagoon and ocean. Breakfast is offered but not included in the rate, and there are Mexican and international dishes are available for lunch and dinner. The deli area, known as La Isla, is where the
buffet is located, and also offers snack options
available 24 hours a day, plus a self-service bar, espresso, coffee, and tea. There are public computers for guests to use just to the side of
reception and the main lobby. Additional services, such as printing, faxing, photocopying, and scanning are available at additional cost. Past the
lobby and restaurant are the first of the meeting rooms, with two salons with
room for six and 10 individuals, respectively. There’s also a table out front for up to 12 people, but it’s around the corner in the convention center area that the main action takes place. The main auditorium
is normally broken down into four main
salons, but the walls can be removed to allow up to the maximum of 280 guests
in an auditorium setting. For
additional business space, guests can also rent out the rooftop garden and pool
area, which has room for between 70 and 100 people depending on whether guests
need a banquet-style meeting or a cocktail event with smaller tables.The
hotel has 10 parking spaces specifically for guests set within the
parking garage for Plaza Las Americas, where there are also hundreds of others available,
although fees apply for non-hotel slots.