Marquis Los Cabos - a resort for all senses

Entry to Marquis Los Cabos   Photo:  Carlanne McCrystal

Arriving at Marquis Los Cabos is like walking into the luxurious golden sun of Mexico.  I arrived late in the afternoon because of an airport snafu.    Everything took on a golden quality of light and air.  I was warmly greeted by a member of the guest relations department, offered a cold  cloth to freshen up and a refreshing glass of juice while the registration process was completed.  The bellman took my luggage and guided me to the casita that was to be my home for the next 3 days.

Photo:  Carlanne McCrystal

The owner ‘s story is that the Angels descended to earth and were looking for a new paradise home on earth, when they happened upon the Marquis los Cabos.  They entered and looked around, taking up residence and leaving their wings out in front at the fountain to let everyone know they had found their heaven on earth.  Two angels have taken up residence in the lobby, one male and one female and turned to stone, guarding the location for the rest of the angels who have abandoned their wings and set up permanent residence.  The sculpture was designed by Jorge Marin to bring alive the spirit of the Angels to both guests and staff.  As I glanced about the area on more than one occasion, I can believe the story of a new paradise on earth. 

The staff was pleasant, resourceful and helpful.  In a few challenges I had with the internet/WiFi connectivity, the IT staff and the concierge staff gave it immediate and careful consideration, doing everything possible to make sure I had connectivity in my casita.  WiFi was also available for me around the swimming pools, lobby and restaurants.   With that connectivity I was able to share my experience of the Marquis with family in Seattle via my webcam which was really fun to share in real time.  Every question, no matter how trivial, the staff handled with immediacy.  
 

Poolside at Marquis Los Cabos   Photo:  Carlanne McCrystal

There are three restaurants and one bar at the Marquis.  On my last evening, I stopped for a glass of wine at the bar, El Suspiro, before heading to dinner at the Canto del Mar, an intimate gourmet restaurant, with the chef recommending specially prepared dishes just for the evening.  

I had breakfast at Vista Ballenas on my last morning at the hotel and the food and the service was outstanding.

The grounds were impeccably maintained, manicured and groomed to perfection.  There were many plantings of cacti and indigenous plants with identifying signs for anyone interested in the landscape.   

 In the main hotel, the rooms were undergoing maintenance, what with the lowered occupancy due to the novel H1N1 scare.  Usually this is done during the fall time period when occupancy can drop off.  However, since the opportunity presented itself, the hotel took advantage of the down time to keep people employed and to perform maintenance that might otherwise have been delayed until the fall.

The 15,000 square foot spa, with ten treatment rooms, is a delightful refuge from the daily grind and their spa treatments include massages, facials and full body treatments, as well as a fully equipped fitness center.

With 203 suites, 5 master suites , 1 presidential suite and 28 private pool casitas, there is something here for everyone.  All accommodations offer ocean views and include Bulgari toiletries, Frette bed linens, hydromassage tubs and a Marquis breakfast consisting of a thermos of hot coffee, warm breads and cold fruits placed in a private niche for the guest’s convenience.  

As a location for a storybook wedding, there are three wedding packages to choose from:  Classic, Gold and Platinum.  Based on the number of guests and your budget, the Marquis los Cabos has a wedding package for nearly everyone.  Whether choosing a jr. suite or a casita, this is the setting for the wedding and/or honeymoon of your dreams. 

I truly enjoyed my visit at the Marquis Los Cabos and look forward to a return visit in the near future.   

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