January 28, 2014
The city of
Puerto
Vallarta
attracts
visitors from
around the
world to
Mexico's
Pacific coast.
In 2003,
"Condé Nast"
described
Puerto
Vallarta as "the friendliest city in the world" and
AARP declared it the best place to retire in
2010. If you're traveling with a group or making
an extended stay among Puerto Vallarta's
beaches and colorful streets, select from
several local suite-style accommodations.
All-Inclusive Resorts
For many travelers, a relaxed vacation means
forgetting about price tags and wallets and
opting instead for a luxurious all-inclusive
resort. Of Puerto Vallarta's many offerings, the
Velas Vallarta is one all-inclusive resort with a
wide range of suites. Remodeled in
contemporary Mexican decor in 2005, the
hotel's rooms include studios and one-, twoand three-bedroom suites. You may select a
suite with a balcony overlooking an ocean
view. All rooms have either kitchenettes or fully
equipped kitchens.
Suite Hotels
Should your holiday tastes run more toward
exploration of local color, eschew the allinclusive option for a more traditional resort or
hotel with suite-style accommodations. The
Hotel Puerto Vallarta has standard suites,
junior suites, master suites and a penthouse
suite to accommodate every group's tastes and
size. All have kitchenettes and separate living
and sleeping areas, and can accommodate
between two and six people. For more
luxurious accommodations, consider Casa
Velas Luxury Resort Suites, which features
down comforters and pillows, Jacuzzis and
immersion pools, high-speed wireless Internet
and cushy bathrobes.
Suites and Apartment
Rentals
For a greater measure of independence, opt
out of the traditional hotel scene and rent a
suite or apartment through one of Puerto
Vallarta's many vacation rental agencies. Villa
Shores bills itself as a condo-hotel. The unique
arrangement combines the benefits of hotels
and independent living; a knowledgeable staff
is available to advise you and address
concerns, and you can enjoy the privacy of a
relatively small establishment. There are 10
suites in the complex with one to three
bedrooms, and all have separate sleeping and
living areas and waterfront views.
Long-Term Stays
Staying in a suite can dramatically improve the
quality of an extended stay. If business or
pleasure brings you to Puerto Vallarta over
many weeks or months, you can select a suite
from various accommodations that cater to the
long-term traveler. Suites Marbella, situated
just between the city's historic center and the
airport, provides suite-style rooms at nightly,
weekly and monthly rates. The two-bedroom
suites come with two balconies, divided living
and sleeping spaces and kitchenettes.