We stayed at Krystal Urban Hotel, Cancun for three nights, and overall, the hotel has both positive and disappointing aspects.
On the positive side, the hotel is clean, beautiful, and well located. The surrounding area is convenient, with shops and daily necessities nearby. The hotel zone is about a 15-minute walk to the bus stop, and you can easily reach it using the R1 or R2 bus, which is affordable and frequent.
Our room was clean, comfortable, and spacious, with a pool and ocean view, which we really enjoyed.
However, there were some service and policy issues that negatively impacted our stay.
One major concern was the hotel’s drinking water policy. Complimentary water is not easily provided unless it comes with scheduled room service or is purchased from the hotel restaurant. We stayed for three nights, but room service was provided only once. When we asked about it, we were told we might have left the “Do Not Disturb” sign, which was not the case. Later, we were informed that room service hours were over, yet water would be sent. After calling three times and finally going to the lobby, we eventually received water. This was frustrating, as access to basic necessities should not be so difficult.
Another disappointing experience involved the hotel’s beach shuttle service. During the first two days, we asked about using the shuttle and were told it was already fully reserved. On our last day, even though our check-out time was 12:00 PM, we asked at 9:00 AM if we could