Here’s an object lesson in never assuming that a swank brand name equates to quality. Overall, this InterContinental is a disappointment. The pool area is cramped and over-crowded in high season, rooms are dated in looks and smallish in size (those that aren’t suites, of course). And while the property claims to have 5 restaurants on site, in reality one of the three sit-down places is a chameleon that changes its cuisine every night. As for the activities program, while the staff is lovely, the offerings are limited compared to the competition. The InterContinental is the least impressive of Ixtapa’s all inclusive resorts.