We have reservations for 2/20-27 and our travel agent seems to think they will be opening on time. I'm a little anxious, but don't want to cancel our plans so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

A few days ago someone posted that there was a lot of work going on at the Omni and it looked like it would be opening soon....haven't seen any other news about it besides that one and not even sure how much I can believe that.

Below is the current corporate official statement from the Omni along with their numbers etc. It's known that the Omni's beach was in very bad condition after the hurricane but work has been underway to repair the sea wall and clean up the remaining beachfront.

I'd recommend contacting the Hotel directly, to inquire as to conditions, availability of amenities and any lack of services, if such.

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Important Announcement

The Omni Cancun Resort & Villas remains closed for repairs following Hurricane Wilma. As a result, we are unable to honor or accept reservations through Jan. 31, 2006. We are currently accepting reservations for arrival dates beginning Feb. 1, 2006.

Guests and travel agents

Please contact Omni Hotels Reservations at 1-888-444-OMNI or reservations@omnihotels.com, and we will do our best to reschedule your visit.

Boulevard Kukulcan, L-48 KM. 16.5 M.55, Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500

Phone: 011-52-998-881-0600, Fax: 011-52-998-885-0059

Meeting Planners

Please contact grouplead@omnihotels.com, and a sales manager will contact you to discuss your plans, options and solutions.

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From CancunBz:

OMNI CANCUN & VILLAS

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Jan/02/2005 The official opening date for this hotel is on February/01/2006. This information was confirmed by the management and by the Hotel Association.

Oct/29/2005 Information provided by Leticia Rosado Chief concierge

Hotel Status: Closed

Damages to building: No

Electricity: No

Water: No

Damages: Broken windows, furniture, gardens, decoration.

Probable opening date: Dec/22/2005

Comments: Reservations department will start working on Oct/31/2005.

Inquiries at 52 (998) 881 0664

Eemail: leticiaomni@hotmail.com

I'm booked for 3/4 and am hoping to hear some encouraging news myself.

We will be arriving at the Omni 2/22/06. I emailed the Omni directly with very specific questions (Their email address can be found on the Omni website.). They assured me that the hotel will be fully operational by 2/1/06, including the beach jacuzzi bar and the beach restaurant that were demolished in the hurricane.

Received this Today!!! Señorita Ryan,

Due circumstances beyond of our control, we will reopen with some of our

services still in reconstruction such as the beach restaurant and jacuzzi

beach bar.

If you would like to enjoy a property with all services normal operating I

would recommend to try our sister hotel at Puerto Aventuras. It is a

charming boutique resort nested in one of the most beautiful beaches at the

Mayan Riviera. Or you can try to switch your reservation by the end of

February.

Cordially,

Leticia Rosado

Chief Concierge

Member of Les Clefs d'Or

Omni Hotels is proud to be ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among

Upscale Hotel Chains" by J.D. Power & Associates.

PH:52-998-8810664 Fax: 52-998-8850059

That's a disappointing e-mail. Not the least be encouraging. Maybe it is just the way it is worded, but it almost seems like they want to you to reconsider staying at the Omni anytime soon.

What e-mail address did you use? I just now sent an e-mail to leticiaomni@hotmail.com to see if I get the same sort of reply.

Since we are a family of 5, we chose the Omni because we could get five of us in one room...any suggestions of another place to stay that would accomodate 5 in one room?

Sent E-mail to leticiaomni@hotmail.com We are now going to be staying to the Riu Caribe. They do have 2 double beds I dont know about rollaways or cots. Good luck!! I am so dissappointed. But the T.A. was really impressed with the Riu Caribe. And we saved $500.-!!

Missgypsy

How long did it take you to get a reply from the Omni when you wrote? I send an e-mail on Saturday and haven't heard anything.

Lejaff - Sorry - Try this address lrosado@omnicancun.com.mx