Help... Riu Brides

[nikkib]

Hello all! Just from reading this forum so much and seeing the wonderful experience that so many ladies have had with their Riu weddings, I believe that I want to join the club as well.

 

Anyways, I was wondering are there significant differences between the Riu in Ocho Rios, Negril, or Montego Bay.

 

 

Any advice into choosing a location would be extremely appreciated.

 

 

Thanks

[majortomm]

Great question! I have been looking at all 3 as well and was wondering the same thing. I've never been to a Riu so it's hard for me to calibrate against other chains.

 

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

[kris]

From what Ive heard ROR is a newer resort and very nice, I think MB is also a newer one as for Negril its alot older but the Tropical bay just got a full renovation and has become a palace resort which is a little more upscale.

[Geralyn]

RIU MoBay is the newest (opened Sept. '0...ROR is only a few years old as well. RIU Negril and RIU tropical bay are on the same strip of hotels and you can walk from one to the other. I stayed in RIU Tropical Bay this summer and it was very nice. I don't know if any of them are better than the others...I guess it all depends on the location you want.

[YoursTruly]

All are correct. An RIU that says Palace is more upscale..

[Scott-Pierre]

The airport is in Montego Bay, so if you stay at any of the other resorts, there is more travel involved. We chose ROR and it is about 1 1/2 hours away from the airport. This may be something you want to take into consideration.

[slgscot]

Hi, Iv booked my wedding at the Riu Palace Tropical Bay for October this year. Purely because I have stayed there before so I know what to expect! The beach is gorgeous and I prefer Negril as it is quieter..feels more remote! Im sure whatever you decide will be the right choice as they all look lovely!

[sunstarsmoon]

Try going on Trip Advisor and look at travellers pictures. That might help you decide between the 3 of them, but all 3 are just gorgeous!

 

Good luck

[nikkib]

Thanks ladies

[geology_rocks]

We chose ROR because it was the first to get back to us with availability! Hahaha! Montego Bay wasn't open yet and they were renovating one of the Riu's in Negril. I guess that means we had fewer options then. We really liked the Riu chain. The hotel was beautiful, food was great, service was really good, we all had a great time. I'm sure you'll love any Riu that you choose! I second the advice to look at pictures on TripAdvisor, man, i love that site!