For those in their 40s or older, the word "Acapulco" conjures up images of The Love Boat pulling into the dramatic bay and cliff divers just over the ridge. Decades before that it was a place where the Hollywood stars went to when they didn't want to be bothered. Despite the standard press lines about a comeback and "the return of glamour," Acapulco still feels a bit like a place struggling to regain its lost youth.

MORE ]]> Tim L. 2007-11-02T10:29:26-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/10/21/142454/58 <![CDATA[<p><i>HotelChatter contributing editor <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/Tim%20L."><b>Tim Leffel</b></a> left <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hungary%20Hotel%20Guide">Hungary</a> and the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Czech%20Hotel%20Guide">Czech Republic</a> and headed for warmer climates in Acapulco, Mexico. For the next few days, we'll be running his hotel reports. If you have a question about where to stay in Acapulco, <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com"><b>hit us on the tipline</b></a>, or just comment below, and we will do our best to get you some sort of answer. Enjoy.</i><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3930/crowneplaza_aca.jpg" class="imgborder"><p> <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Crowne+Plaza+Acapulco/local/920"><b>The Crowne Plaza Acapulco</b></a> may be a typical chain hotel without a lot of personality, but when you can score an off-season rate of $79 a night as we did, who cares?! It's got killer views of the bay (like this one pictured, from room 2703), there's ample terrace Tim L. 2007-10-23T09:00:01-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/