How to Find Luxury Hotels in Kingston, Jamaica

Kingston is Jamaica's capital city and the largest city on the island. As a leading Caribbean port, Kingston is the business hub of Jamaica. Also the island's cultural capital, Kingston draws visitors interested in getting to know more about Jamaica than can be learned by frolicking on the beach. Here's how to find luxury accommodations in Kingston.

Instructions

Choose Luxury Accommodations in Kingston

1. Make reservations at Kingston's famous and luxurious Courtleigh by calling [phone] or by visiting its Web site (see Resources below).

2. Stay in a luxury hotel near the suburban part of Kingston. You'll have easy access to shopping in the downtown area, yet you'll only pay about $80 to $160 for a room, on a nightly basis.

3. Choose to stay near shops and eateries. Prices for luxury accommodations within walking distance of such Kingston areas average about $130 per night.

4. Select luxury accommodations in close proximity to the Norman Manley Airport. You'll be close not only to transportation, but also to the National Gallery; rooms range from about $140 to $250 nightly.

Get Around Kingston

1. Hail a taxi to make your way around Kingston. They tend to be available at hotels and the airports, as well as around major shopping locations.

2. Arrange a taxi tour through your hotel. This is an easy way to see Kingston at your own pace and on your terms.

3. Hop aboard a coaster; they travel through Kingston, as well as other cities in Jamaica. Coasters are like minibuses, departing when they are full of passengers. Look for red license plates with the letters "PPV" on them.

Know Your Destination

1. Kingston is divided into two sections: a historic downtown area and New Kingston, home to the Bob Marley Museum, Kingston's most popular tourist attraction.

2. Dress for warm temperatures when you visit Jamaica. Daytime temperatures usually peak in the 80s (degrees F). At night the temperature hovers around 68 degrees F.

3. Expect a refreshing breeze at night in Kingston from the nearby mountain slopes.

Explore Kingston

1. Visit Blue Mountain and go to the home of Dr. Ian Sangster. You'll have the opportunity to taste Sangster's famous Jamaican liquors.

2. See Bob Marley's home. There is a museum on-site now.

3. Head in the direction of the airport to find the Rockfort Mineral Bath, a spa located in the eastern section of Kingston.

Tips & Warnings

• crime rates or troubled Kingston has a troubled reputation for high crime rates. Take sensible safety precautions and be careful with your valuables when traveling.

• Is not always sunny in Jamaica. The island sees more rain in May and November. Fortunately, it tends to last only a few days.