The most luxurious time share exchange that I've been to - 5 star - Gold Crown... all the way! We exchanged for a 2-bedroom unit. Grand Mayan has 7 buildings - 3 stories - all 2 bedrooms that can convert to a 1 bedroom with a studio lock off.
All is marble and granite - Designer light wood furniture with black accents - tables topped with glass - dropped ceilings with pin lights - stainless appliances - frosted doors on showers and toilet stalls - Jacuzzi tub - soaking tub - mini pool on the deck - candles, aroma therapy oils and bath salts for the tubs - lounge chairs on the patio - lightweight waffle fabric robes and embroidered coverlet on King beds - What more could you want? Truly luxury.
The one-bedroom portion has a kitchen with medium size stainless fridge, micro and 4 burner stove - lots of granite counter tops with three bar stools. Pots and pans are stainless but not "non-stick" there are no platters, bouws, strainers or stem glasses. Even housekeeping could not provide wine glasses when requested. Paper towels are not provided. There is daily cleaning and turn down service with plenty of towels but dishwashing is not included.
The glass topped dining table has four padded arm chairs. Two comfortable sofas with foam cushions have a trundle providing sleeping space for four in the living room. The TV has Fox News and CNN available but no DVD player. The bedroom has a sitting area that sleeps one, a chair, desk table, dresser King bed and a soaking tub inside the master suite. The bathroom is large with double sinks, separate shower and toilet stalls. The designer faucets and hardware are luxurious. Glass trays hold large size beauty products but no conditioner. A magnifying mirror, powerful hair dryer and a great shower head are as good as can be expected anywhere.
Sliding doors from the living room and 2 bedrooms lead to a large deck with two lounges and a mini infinity pool - great idea - but the pool was too cool to enjoy. The lock off hotel room converts this 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom. It's almost identical to the master suite and bath except that it has a trundle sofa and the jetted tub is inside the bathroom with louvres that open to the bedroom. The sliding doors open unto a smaller deck with 2 chairs. A sliding door can separate it from the larger deck to give privacy if needed.
Construction is on going - not terribly noisy - unattractive, but interesting to watch and see the daily progress. This construction consists of a new lobby for the Grand Mayan and a central courtyard with an enormous pool and palapas. The resort is large since it is part of Mayan Palace but the pools and rooms are incredible - It's a great exchange.