El Dorado Royale Makes AAA History
First Gourmet-Inclusive in North America to Receive AAA Four Diamond Award
JANUARY 10, 2007. The El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort by Karisma is the first Gourmet-Inclusive resort in North America to receive the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award. The award honors El Dorado Royale for its exemplary service, amenities and facilities and is reserved for only the finest properties throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico.
'Extraordinary service, quality amenities and superior surroundings are among the benchmarks for this award,' said Tony Perrone of AAA National. 'All of El Dorado Royale's staff from the gardeners, housekeeping and executives contribute to this excellence in service.'
Located in the Riviera Maya, El Dorado Royale, managed by Karisma Hotels, is an adults-only, Gourmet-Inclusive resort and spa, set on 450 acres. Guests can stay in Swim-up Ocean Front Casita Suites, featuring the Aquas del Amor - private open-air showers, king-sized beds, domed ceilings and in-suite Jacuzzis for two, overlooking the ocean. Junior Suite accommodations are also available, which include romantic four-poster king-sized or double beds and in-suite Jacuzzis. El Dorado Royale also offers seven award-winning restaurants, beachside or in-suite massages, body scrubs, body wraps and facials.
'The AAA Four Diamond Award is one of the most sought-after designations in the travel industry,' said Lubo Krstajic, Executive Vice President of Karisma Hotels and Resorts. 'We are very proud to have El Dorado Royale, which meets these stringent standards of service, hospitality and attention to detail,' he continued.




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