“Ibis the Accor experience,south of downtown Cancun”
the hotel is new , October 2011. It is in the Accor chain, a French company operating world-wide ( >Motel 6 is also in Accor). Ibis is the same format everywhere, very European. The rooms are quiet, with double pane noise isolating windows (they do not open, so AC is always needed). The location is great, in an upscale neighborhood, right across from the large mall Las Americas. Attention: there are no crosswalks to the mall on the very busy streets, which are a major intersection. The safest way to and from the mall is by taxi. The fitness center is .5 km up the street - the cross street can be crossed behind the hotel to the sidewalk in front of the small jungle on that side. As you walk by those trees, going north, you will see lots of iquanas next to the sidewalk or underneath it. They will run away, but they are right there and you will be startled by them. The club is Sport City. A copy of your passport is needed to prove you are a tourist. Cost is US$15 for the whole day. Sport City is the perfect gym and has a great indoor lap pool. (bring a swim cap or buy one there). Locker, towels included - you need rubber - flip flops sandals for the showers.