The Fives Downtown Hotel Curio by Hilton, Playa del CarmenThe Fives Downtown Hotel Curio by Hilton in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $161 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Fives Downtown Hotel Curio by Hilton is a seven-storey hotel located on Avenida 10 Norte in central Playa del Carmen. It offers 132 rooms and suites, including one and two-bedroom options equipped with kitchens and private terraces. The property is situated two blocks from Caribbean beaches and is within walking distance of the shops and nightlife on Quinta Avenida. Guests can use the rooftop pool, two outdoor pools, or the on-site spa. The hotel also provides access to snorkeling and diving activities. While the central location is convenient for transport and dining, the building is relatively compact with only seven floors.What stands out

Central location near Quinta Avenida

Rooms include full kitchens

Multiple outdoor swimming pools

Close to local beaches

Watch out for

Limited number of floors

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