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Reviews of Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal 4 stars

Port Royal, Kingston Kingston, Jamaica

#15 of 20 hotels in Kingston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 222 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    7.0
    Love the facility but needs a little maintenance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast was ok

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel right on the ocean, quaint yet just enough lively town within walking distance from hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The other staff at the bar/waitress Shenele I think her name was needs a serious attitude adjustment on team work and work ethics all she did was complicate and make things worse from her lack of effort to do things. The construction/renovation went from 6am till 10 pm even on the weekends. There needs to be a cut off time! Like 9am till 5pm so people in there room could enjoy thier stay. No clocks in the room and only one mirror in the bathroom found that odd and needs to an addition once renovated.

    The CHEF NEFF was great! He came out and checked on the guests and was sooo nice. JAY AND SHAUNA were great also. The tall young man at the bar makes a great drink! Cleaning staff Judith and the cleaning staff Trisha exceptional. CECIL has great customer service and the best person to meet and greet all guests! Micoh the manager made sure that all my requests were met from beginning to end!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    6.0
    Price - quality out of range
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic room, no water, no fridge provided. WiFi only worked next to the window which made working bit inconvenient. Despite description mentioned pool/sea view, it was the parking lot. No blankets provided.

    The location is convenient close to the airport

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too expensive for what it provides. Non-refundable booking.

    Close to the airport. A good place to stay when you have an early flight to catch the next morning.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice place if you want a quiet getaway at an affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would suggest that they put something to hang towels on in the bathroom and to fix the ceiling in the bathroom that was leaking.

    The hotel was not crowded or very busy, so that made the experience even nicer. It was quiet and it felt like we had the place to ourselves.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionist had a rather dour demeanor. Room had not been stocked with towels which I had to return to reception to collect. Short of one large bath towel which receptionist promised to bring to our room but didn't arrive.

    Close to the airport, making it very convenient for late arrival/early departure flights. Very quiet at the time of season we were there. Nice breakfast location beside the boat jetty.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being made to wear a wristband (as if you had just checked into an all-inclusive resort hotel) purely to prove that you’re a resident for breakfast purposes. Silly.

    This hotel could be so much more. Good location. Large grounds. Decent sized rooms. All a bit shabby though. Staff friendly but could have been “friendlier”. Breakfast ok, very Jamaican (good) but then not particularly well executed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    8.0
    My stay was very pleasant and fun
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Balcony Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    The location scenery and close to the airport and restaurants plus safe location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable and relaxing allowing us to de-stress
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We didn't have a problem

    It was not a challenge for us as we spent only one night but as the hotel is away from town (a good thing) your ads should state that persons should rent a vehicle or be aware that they have to use taxis to get around. At least we did not see that in your ad.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't mop the floor everyday or change sheets everyday, Didn't provide the right amount of towels or cups in the rooms.

    I like the views and the breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs updating

    Location is perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Absouetly awesome, I wholeheartedly recommed this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the scenery and the ambience

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    7.0
    It was fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not Really clean; Floors And bedding could have been cleaner.

    Atmosphere is Nice And the staff very friendly!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    7.0
    Brief but satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was a good choice for a brief transit stay, the premises are aged and there was no front desk in the morning for check out. Jermaine who checked us in was very helpful and arranged an early breakfast for us.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    7.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    NONE

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    6.0
    Port Royal stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the standard and quality of how the food tased and how it was cooked

    I liked the grounds and the bar and restaurant looking over the sea

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    8.0
    It was a great experience; very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great for relaxation… it is quiet and by the sea in the historic town of Port Royal.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    Ideal for short stop over
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is very hard to locate at nights. There needs to be better lighting & marking at the entrance to announce to person you’ve arrived at the property. We actually drove passed the property and had to seek direction from a resident.

    The property being within 10mins of the airport. In addition the view of the harbour.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    8.0
    it was very quiet that I love..I enjoy my stay will visit again..Thank you!😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    having to go in the town to shop etc

    quite, the views was good, Relaxing

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    6.0
    it was nice,but expected a little more
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    i enjoyed the ambiance

    the breakfast was ok, i wish i could of taken a swim though

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    6.0
    A Pleasant Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I stayed at the resort for one night, awaiting a connecting flight. I did not get to experience the true beauty and atmosphere of the hotel but when I came out to eat at the restaurant at night, I could tell it was beautiful. The bed was comfortable and the staff were very warm and inviting. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, so if you are not in the mood to leave and explore, you would have easy access to food and drinks at the location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    7.0
    great location close to airport
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms all had interconnected doors and we had young children next door so very noisy we asked to move and moved to a worse room but very quiet!

    great location very close to airport lovely bar and pool

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    7.0
    My stay was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was out of fish which I was looking forward to have.

    Like the location and the fact that the staff prepared the room for a birthday surprise at last minute request

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    6.0
    Brief 2-night stay prior to departure from the country
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service was slow, order a meal in the evening which took a long time to arrive (beyond 30 minutes) was advised that this was due to meals being cooked to order. I had ordered the fried fish burger and whilst it was nice, it wasn’t exceptional and lacked spice. On our last night, the bar staff took our drinks order but then went to serve other customers and then left the bar, leaving us with no drink. The gift shop was closed all day (11th April) so was unable to view what was offered. The room and bathroom were tired in appearance and could benefit from renovations. There was no fridge in the room, which meant we were unable to store any cool drinks overnight. The room was not cleaned during the stay, and no fresh towels provided. We requested a taxi to take us to the airport for 5am, but no one arrived. Security guard on shift tried to call the taxi operator but advised that no one was answering. Luckily the security guard was able to source a taxi for us, which was a cheaper rate to the one that was supposedly booked by the hotel.

    The interactions with staff were pleasant. The cocktails were well made. The security guard on shift early Wednesday (12th April) morning was really helpful in securing a taxi for us

    Stayed in April 2023

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