Sneak Peek Inside The Azul Fives Hotel $40 Million Expansion

Cold is settling in rapidly here at the Jersey shore. I find myself daydreaming about travel more and more every day. This morning as I stood outside with the dog I thought how nice it would be to get away to somewhere warm and beautiful. Somewhere like the Azul Fives Hotel in Playa del Carmen, for example. Playa del Carmen is located along the Caribbean Sea in eastern Mexico. The hotel’s $40 million dollar expansion is almost complete and will make it’s debut in January 2015. How I’d love to go there with my family! We’ve never been to Mexico and that area is on my travel bucket list. These new suites look like the perfect place for a family vacation!
Wondering why a company would spend that kind of money on an expansion? That’s simple. Because people asked for it.
“Azul Fives Hotel has become a favorite destination of visitors and our decision to expand was a direct response to an increasing demand for one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, personalized service and unique experiences,” said Mandy Chomat, vice president of sales & marketing for Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive worldwide representatives for Azul Hotels.

Azul Fives Hotel’s Essence Section will encompass 64 contemporary one-, two-, and three-bedroom Essence Suites, including Essence Swim-Up Suites and Essence Sky Suites with expansive private rooftops complete with daybeds, Jacuzzis, BBQs and views of the lush tropical gardens, pristine pools, nearby cenote and mangroves. The spacious suites are perfect for couples traveling together or families who typically request connecting rooms as they offer ample shared living spaces and private accommodations. The newly expanded area will also boast two of its own pools with swim-up suite access.
Yes you read that correctly! Imagine swimming up to your suite!

Swimming and a nice room would make this girl happy, but a girl needs food to live. They’ve got food!
At 13,000 square feet, The Fives Plaza at Azul Fives Hotel will introduce three new exquisite a la carte restaurants: Koh Thai (wok cuisine), Oka Sushi (Japanese cuisine), and La Brasserie (French bistro cuisine) plus two new bars: Nineteen Ten Mexican Cantina and The Gin Bar with 20 different types of premium gin. Additionally, a new coffee shop, Kafeina, with patio terrace and a state-of-the-art gym will debut. Guests will enjoy the alfresco atmosphere while being serenaded by live music under the Mexican sky.
Guests of Azul Fives Hotel will also enjoy the existing five a la carte gourmet restaurants at The Beach Club overlooking the Caribbean Sea, including Sea Olive (cuisine du soleil), Meso Tapas (Latin American cuisine), Flavours (world cuisine), Arezzo (Italian cuisine), Oriola Beach Club Grill, and multiple bars and lounges such as Zky, a stylish sky bar and lounge serving spectacular Caribbean views alongside the latest cocktail trends.
And there’s no shortage of things to do at the Azul Fives either.
A 10,000 square foot Zen-inspired Vassa Spa beckons, inviting visitors to a VIP couple’s massage suites, hydrotherapy areas, weight training systems, cardio equipment, on-site bridal and kids suites, wedding packages, and relaxation lounge. Guests will also enjoy a new beachfront Sky Massage palapa for the ultimate pampering experience.
Only a few steps away from all suites at Azul Fives Hotel, Azulitos Playhouse beckons little ones. The impressive facility features a variety of engaging toys and programs, My Gym Children’s Fitness Center activities, and Pack & Play offering complimentary cribs, changing tables, strollers, monitors, bottle warmers, baby spa robes and baby food to make family vacations easy. Azul Fives Hotel is also ideal for teens featuring a Breeze Teen Club with DJ challenges, movie screenings, Xbox and Wii, a social media corner, pool tournaments, archery, and snack corner with popcorn and soft drinks.

If you find yourself as impressed by the sound of this expansion as I was and want to learn more visit www.karismahotels.com. The information I have said rates at the new Essence Section of Azul Fives Hotel will begin at $217 per person, per night based on double occupancy, including the Gourmet Inclusive Experience (gourmet meals served a la carte, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service and full service concierge), for stays starting January 1, 2015. Rates are inclusive of taxes and fees.
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Have you ever been to Playa del Carmen? Or anywhere in Mexico?