Good morning James,

I'm at EPM right now, and from what I've seen, all top floor rooms are RTT's. We had requested a top floor for the same reason as you and also because I love the views from the higher rooms. We're on the 3rd floor of building 7 in room 7318, with beautiful views of La Amada and the ocean. I don't know if anyohe is in the RTT above us, but haven't heard a thing from up there.

As I type this from my daybed,, I've got a perfect view of the sunrise...what a way to start the day!

Guys,

Thank-you for the very quick responses.

Really torn between EPM and ERC as our top floor room at ERC had lovely views and we know what we are getting if you know what I mean.

Problem is I think the EPM rooms are nicer looking and more updated than the ERC rooms, being newer of course. And it will be new to visit, but I hear the SPA is better at ERC.

On top of that EPM is slightly more expensicve (100 pounds or 150 dollars in total).

Decisions, decisions!

Views from the rooms under the RTT are pretty good - check out pics in my review.

We like new resorts and tend to gravitate towards them. The only minus I can see in comparison to ERC is the location; and it's only a negative if you are looking to do excursions down south of Cancun.

Hi James

I have replied to your PM

Having visited all four Excellence Group Resorts I would say that all four resorts are very similar but different if that makes any sense. To a certain extent it is like trying to compare a pineapple, a kiwi fruit and a mango – they are all great tropical delights but they each have there own flavours and appeals. What is easy to recognise is that the same person has been the designer and architect – his attention to detail is amazing.

As far as comparing EPM & ERC goes I would suggest a good starting point, if you have not already done so, would be to look at my reviews and photographs of the two resorts - we have now been to both twice:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1229340-d649432-r33874302-Excellence_Playa_Mujeres-Playa_Mujeres_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/575199650ObThaG

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g240327-d499896-r33864274-Excellence_Riviera_Cancun-Puerto_Morelos_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/575206133RkBHAS

As I have said at the outset it all depend what you are looking for – EPM is just over two years old and is ultra modern. To a certain extent it has the “marmite factor” in that you will either love it or hate it – we loved it and so do most people who go there. ERC is about five years old now and does seem a bit dated in comparison but again it has great reviews, has a lot of repeat trade and is the #1 adult only resort in the Puerto Morelos area.

As far as the accommodation and restaurant layout and internal décor goes EPM wins hands down as you would expect it to as it is brand new and the designer has raised the bar even further as far as Excellence standards goes. However, EPM has an even more open plan room design than ERC with the bathroom area directly behind the head board of the bed – this will not suit all people.

The toilet has a frosted glass door and does have an open space at the top. The shower is huge and again has glass door glass and an upper half glass panel into the bedroom area – you will find photos of these features attached to my review of EPM.

None of these features were a problem to us and the majority of people we talked to.

The Rooftop Terrace Suites at EPM beat just about anything that ERC and most other resorts in Cancun have to offer.

As far as the restaurants go the food is very much the same high standard at both resorts but as I have said the surroundings are a bit better at EPM. The bars and service is again on a par although the reception area and Martini Bar is again more impressive at EPM

As far as the pools and spa go whilst EPM has more pools I would say that ERC has a better spa and the lazy river around the spa area is much more peaceful as the building around the spa at EPM can be a bit oppressive – both resorts are great and offer activities and chill out areas – there is something for everyone.

The grounds at ERC are obviously more mature but the grounds at EPM will be more spectacular as time progresses and they continue with their planting plan and we certainly noticed a big difference on our recent repeat trip.

We rated the beach and the ocean more at EPM than ERC simply because it is more secluded than ERC and the beach was cleaner when we were there. At both properties the amount of seagrass broken off in the water and on the shoreline in party seasonal and weather dependent as the move waves action you get the more “bits” and sand there is likely to be in the water. At ERC you have properties on either side where as at EPM although you have the La Amada Hotel, La Amada Residences and Marina to the left you can for walk for miles in the other direction without seeing another resort. The La Amada Hotel, La Amada Residences and Marina in case you are not aware are also owned by Excellence Group – see link to the relevant website below:

http://www.laamada.com/our-vision.php

Many people have asked me which we like best and all I can say is that EPC and ERC are to a certain extent like stepping into your cherished vintage car and taking it for a drive as you instantly feel at home and the quality and craftsmanship just oozes out at you – they both have a touch of magic hidden away under the bonnet. Whereas EPM and La Amada are the fresh new models on the drive with all the modern gizmos and that sports button which offers that little extra touch of excitement. The thing they all have in common is the emblem on the front grill.

Basically, you cannot go wrong with either resort but it very much depends on what you want in a holiday.

One thing for certain is that we will be going back to both resorts again this year

Happy to assist further if you need it

James, I have to be quick because I must get ready for dinner. Just wanted to say that EPM is totally gorgeous, the most of any resort, but our hearts still belong to ERC. It is very lush here, very surprised actually how quickly the vegetation has grown in. There are 3 couples of us who were at ERC last January and we all feel that the beach at ERC is much nicer than here. I guess our feelings is that we don't care that it's secluded, we're looking at the quality of sand, seagrass, water, etc. We are more or less pool people but do enjoy and appreciate a very beautiful beach. ERC wins hands down many times over, Our friend is a health nut who loves to walk the beach for hours and she agreed that ERC is much more conducive to long walks. Uh-oh hubby calling me to get in the shower, so I have to write more later.

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