This former coffee plantation nestled among the steep and winding hills of Jamaica’s famous Blue Mountain is a little oasis above the very un-resort-like city of Kingston. The resort offers plenty of intimacy and privacy, with just 12 cottages on more than 26 acres. It also has the features of a larger property: an expansive spa, a breezy restaurant and bar, a hilltop pool with panoramic vistas, lush gardens, and ample relaxation space. Rates might be considered a steal given the property's level of luxury -- if it weren’t for the inaccessible location and lack of beachfront.
This former coffee plantation nestled among the steep and winding hills of Jamaica’s famous Blue Mountain is a little oasis above the very un-resort-like city of Kingston. The resort offers plenty of intimacy and privacy, with just 12 cottages on more than 26 acres. It also has the features of a larger property: an expansive spa, a breezy restaurant and bar, a hilltop pool with panoramic vistas, lush gardens, and ample relaxation space. Rates might be considered a steal given the property's level of luxury -- if it weren’t for the inaccessible location and lack of beachfront.
Located in the heart of Kingston, the three-pearl Hotel Four Seasons offers 115 rooms set around spacious grounds with well-kept gardens and a calm ambience. The property has expanded to include newer wings, so some rooms are fresher than others. But overall, rooms are spacious, comfortable, and clean with cottage-inspired decor, mini-fridges, balconies or patios; some have whirlpool tubs. There are two (small) pools, a fitness center, an indoor/outdoor restaurant, moody lounge bar, and two pool bars (which aren’t always open). The location offers easy access to the business district, entertainment, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Those seeking more contemporary style may want to consider the nearby Spanish Court Hotel.
Located in the heart of Kingston, the three-pearl Hotel Four Seasons offers 115 rooms set around spacious grounds with well-kept gardens and a calm ambience. The property has expanded to include newer wings, so some rooms are fresher than others. But overall, rooms are spacious, comfortable, and clean with cottage-inspired decor, mini-fridges, balconies or patios; some have whirlpool tubs. There are two (small) pools, a fitness center, an indoor/outdoor restaurant, moody lounge bar, and two pool bars (which aren’t always open). The location offers easy access to the business district, entertainment, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Those seeking more contemporary style may want to consider the nearby Spanish Court Hotel.
Centrally set in the heart of New Kingston, the 143-room Knutsford Court Hotel is a three-pearl option best suited to business travelers and group travelers who value convenience over extra frills. The location is the main draw -- offering easy access to the business district, entertainment, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with one- and two-bedroom townhouse options available, though there have been noise complaints. Features include an outdoor pool, a spacious business center, a modern gym, and extensive event facilities catering to conferences, weddings, and corporate functions, but guests with mobility issues should note that there's no elevator. Those seeking a property with an elevator could try the nearby Spanish Court Hotel.
Centrally set in the heart of New Kingston, the 143-room Knutsford Court Hotel is a three-pearl option best suited to business travelers and group travelers who value convenience over extra frills. The location is the main draw -- offering easy access to the business district, entertainment, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with one- and two-bedroom townhouse options available, though there have been noise complaints. Features include an outdoor pool, a spacious business center, a modern gym, and extensive event facilities catering to conferences, weddings, and corporate functions, but guests with mobility issues should note that there's no elevator. Those seeking a property with an elevator could try the nearby Spanish Court Hotel.
Set in the heart of Jamaica’s capital, the upscale Terra Nova All Suites could easily be Kingston’s finest hotel, with its gracious Old World interiors, 46 elegant suites, and chandeliers aplenty -- all reminiscent of a classic Ritz Carlton, but on a more intimate scale. A daily buffet breakfast (a good one) is included in the room rate, and homemade cookies come with the nightly turndown service. Fine food is served in one of two chic restaurants, and there's an elegant lounge bar and an in-house cafe/patisserie. However, the rectangular outdoor pool, with a blue mosaic-tile water feature, while in a lovely setting, is nothing spectacular, and the fitness center has limited equipment. A spa is also notably missing, though it's reportedly in the works. Travelers seeking to stay outside the city could try Strawberry Hill.
Set in the heart of Jamaica’s capital, the upscale Terra Nova All Suites could easily be Kingston’s finest hotel, with its gracious Old World interiors, 46 elegant suites, and chandeliers aplenty -- all reminiscent of a classic Ritz Carlton, but on a more intimate scale. A daily buffet breakfast (a good one) is included in the room rate, and homemade cookies come with the nightly turndown service. Fine food is served in one of two chic restaurants, and there's an elegant lounge bar and an in-house cafe/patisserie. However, the rectangular outdoor pool, with a blue mosaic-tile water feature, while in a lovely setting, is nothing spectacular, and the fitness center has limited equipment. A spa is also notably missing, though it's reportedly in the works. Travelers seeking to stay outside the city could try Strawberry Hill.
The Spanish Court Hotel is a four-pearl establishment conveniently set in the heart of New Kingston. The location isn’t exactly scenic (neighboring a busy main road), but it is central and close to restaurants and nightlife. Its 108 rooms are spacious, clean, and contemporary, with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, free water, and large marble bathrooms with oval soaking tubs. Features include an open-air bar, an infinity lap pool, a fitness center, a spa, a cafe, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in room rates, and sometimes management hosts free cheese and wine evenings so guests can meet and mingle. Spanish Court is perfect for business travelers, layovers, and as a comfortable base for exploring the Jamaican capital, but those seeking more luxury may prefer the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel.
The Spanish Court Hotel is a four-pearl establishment conveniently set in the heart of New Kingston. The location isn’t exactly scenic (neighboring a busy main road), but it is central and close to restaurants and nightlife. Its 108 rooms are spacious, clean, and contemporary, with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, free water, and large marble bathrooms with oval soaking tubs. Features include an open-air bar, an infinity lap pool, a fitness center, a spa, a cafe, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in room rates, and sometimes management hosts free cheese and wine evenings so guests can meet and mingle. Spanish Court is perfect for business travelers, layovers, and as a comfortable base for exploring the Jamaican capital, but those seeking more luxury may prefer the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel.
The three-pearl Liguanea Club is a members’ sports and recreational club combined with a 38-room hotel in the heart of New Kingston. It includes eight tennis courts, six squash courts, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, function rooms, an outdoor restaurant, and a saloon-style bar set on expansive private grounds. Rooms are spacious, and while Liguanea isn’t luxurious, its colonial architecture and common areas channel a bygone era. The club is a fixture among the town's sporting fanatics, and it attracts a large expat crowd. It's a good choice for travelers (and sports lovers) seeking basic, affordable accommodations in a central location, but those looking for a more contemporary property might want to try the nearby Spanish Court Hotel.
The three-pearl Liguanea Club is a members’ sports and recreational club combined with a 38-room hotel in the heart of New Kingston. It includes eight tennis courts, six squash courts, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, function rooms, an outdoor restaurant, and a saloon-style bar set on expansive private grounds. Rooms are spacious, and while Liguanea isn’t luxurious, its colonial architecture and common areas channel a bygone era. The club is a fixture among the town's sporting fanatics, and it attracts a large expat crowd. It's a good choice for travelers (and sports lovers) seeking basic, affordable accommodations in a central location, but those looking for a more contemporary property might want to try the nearby Spanish Court Hotel.
