Calle 8 Norte entre 5ta Avenida y 10ma, Manzana 29, Lote 5 Centro, Playa del Carmen, Mexico | (618) 248-8274
Hip and upscale adult-only boutique one block from central
La Quinta Avenida
Contemporary mid-century decor, big beds, and L’Occtaine products
Most rooms have a separate lounge area, wet bar, balcony, and huge two-person walk-in shower
Verdant garden grounds with lounge area and large art mural
On-site gym, small spa, meeting room, and concierge desk
Playa’s largest rooftop terrace with bar, pool, hot tub,
and views of Cozumel
Discounts and deals with local beach clubs; free beach
towels at reception
Free breakfast at hip, rustic Aroma Cilantro restaurant and
bar next door
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Loud late-night noise from club across the street
Loud music from rooftop bar during the day and late-night on
weekends
Introduced in 2013 and debuting Playa del Carmen’s largest
rooftop terrace, The Palm at Playa is a modish, 69-room boutique just blocks
from the beach. Rooms are large, featuring hip, mid-century decor; most have huge two-person walk-in showers, lounge
areas, and large wet bars. Designed for the cool kids, the expansive rooftop
terrace has an infinity pool, large hot tub, and bar with panoramic views.
There are also a small spa, gym, and garden grounds to help guests relax after partying all night at the club across the street or rooftop disco.
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Scene
A young, hip vibe; upscale, shabby-chic decor; graffiti; and greenery
One of the younger boutiques on the block (or within many
blocks), adult-only The Palm at Playa was built with a modish mentality. Chic common spaces are adorned with antique accents that draw from mid-century farmland
nostalgia, such as old, rusty carts. The hotel entrance is an unobtrusive corridor off the street, leading to an elevator. The interior decor is characterized by off-white
walls and dark woods, and the property is centered around a bright garden overflowing with greenery. The central courtyard has multiple lounge areas, a
tall graffiti art mural, and relaxing vibe. If you are looking for action, head
up to the rooftop terrace -- Playa’s largest -- where the chic pool, bar
(servings drinks and snacks), hot tub, and white cabanas are located.
Guests at The Palm tend to be couples and small friend groups under 40 looking
for a sexy spot to sunbathe and relax in between late-night dance parties.
Location
A somewhat noisy street location around the corner from central La Quinta Avenida
Just around the corner from the center of La Quinta Avenida,
The Palm at Playa is walking distance to the beach, ADO bus stop, and hordes of
shops, restaurants, and bars. There’s also a lively (and loud) late-late-night
dance club across the street, which is either a blessing or a curse
depending on how much you like to party. The boutique is around a
10-minute drive from the highway, which will take you north to Cancun in 45
minutes or south to Akumal and Tulum in 30 and 50 minutes, respectively.
Rooms
Contemporary and stylish rooms with marble floors and dark woods
All of The Palm’s 69 room have upscale decor incorporating dark woods and white
fabrics. All have glass showers, but Lofts and Suites include
humongous two-person walk-in showers with double rainfall showerheads, luxury L’Occtainetoiletries, and large wet bar areas with mini-fridges, sinks, and bars with
wooden stools. You can also expect to find bathrobes, outdoor areas, and
separate lounge areas in these two categories. The entry-level Palm Rooms lack the large wet bars, double showers, and
outdoor areas of the Lofts and Suites but are still an attractive, more affordable option for those who want to take advantage of the hotel and its amenities. Suites are the only rooms that can sleep more than two people and have stocked
minibars (fees apply for both extra persons and minibar items).
Features
Playa's largest rooftop terrace with pool, spa, gym, hot tub, and bar; free breakfast and Wi-Fi available
Without a doubt, this boutique’s best feature is its
impressive (and superlative) rooftop area with panoramic views out toward
Cozumel. Divided into two large sections,
you can find a meeting room, small spa, and modern gym on one side, and the
hotel’s infinity-edge pool, bar (which also serves snacks), and hot tub on
the other. During the day, the poolside is fairly calm; guests can be found lying out
on loungers lining the pool’s perimeter, stretched out across the water on the hammock, or on one of the unique
island lounge beds. There’s also a scattering of loungers, cabanas, and wicker
seating near the bar area and a large above-ground hot tub. Finger foods and small
entrees are served off the bar menu in a small open-air dining area near the
hot tub or at the bar itself. The Roof Club bar has twice-daily happy hours in
addition to daily specials such as ladies nights, where women drink select beverages for free. On weekends the area turns into a late-night club where DJs spin and the noise
goes on well into the wee hours of the morning. Free beach
towels are available at the front desk and the hotel offers special discounts at partner beach clubs including Indigo and Zenzi. Free breakfast is available at the adjacent restaurant AromaCilantro. This spot has hip barn-chic decor incorporating weathered wood chairs, rusted accents such as an old-fashioned typewriter, a rope swing seat bar, pendant lightbulbs, and contrasting bright patterned fabrics. The menu
is modern Mexican, though breakfast also includes American-style favorites like eggs and pancakes.The hotel also has a small tours desk, multiple elevators,
and a central garden area with a graffiti mural and plenty of relaxing lounge space.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
