Name: Christar Villas
Address: 99a Hope Road, Kingston, Kingston, Kingston, ---, Jamaica
Rating: 6

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

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Cable TV

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Restaurant

Bottled water (at extra charge)

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Parking

Free Parking on Premises

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

Pool and beach

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

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Norman Manley International Airport

Christar Villas

Kingston

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We had originally booked another nearby hotel, but there we were given a room, apparently the last one available, that we could not accept. The reception understood and organized for us a stay at the Christar Villas. We especially liked its central location, although to everywhere, even within Kingston, we went by taxi, except for the restaurants. Two of them were just opposite, on the other side of Hope Road: the 'Chilitos', calling itself a 'Jamexican' place, and then the 'Little India'. For local breakfast, like Ackee and Saltfish, I could go to the 'Juici Patties' or for coffee to the 'Blue Café'. There was also a supermarket nearby.

Although on busy Hope Road the room at the back we were given was quiet. It was in the corner of an upper floor, with a balcony . Access to the floor was by a quite steep, narrow staircase. The room was spacious enough and had all we needed, also the bathroom. Outside was a swimming pool, which I did regularly use.

Breakfast varied, sometimes a buffet, sometimes table service, sometimes closed, although included in the price. The young lady in charge was rather unfriendly, unliked the lady at the bar, where I once went for drinks. Since there is no outdoor seating, we never came for dinner.

a convenient accommodation in the center

The Receptionist who I unfortunately cannot remember the name of, was amazing! She let us check in early and check out late for no extra cost. She was very kind and let us have breakfast when we arrived early. 
The breakfast was delicious and the room was fine. 
It is walking distance to the Bob Marley music which is a must visit and there was a yummy looking food place opposite that services and Jamexican food. 

Yummy breakfast 

I don't often write reviews (Seeing my and myself are both hospitality managers) because I know a lot of guests lie and it reflects negatively on the hotels.
Having said that,We come to Jam once or twice a year  we have never booked it, it just never grabbed at me. So after looking for rates for spring we got a good rate at this hotel (most was full anyway due to carnival in Jam).I must say I am impressed, with the following.
1. The security (day security) is never bothered at the frequency in which he has to open the gate for us.
2. The front desk was very nice (Claudette,Janice and another young lady I cannot remember her name,(not catchy) and never seem annoyed at check in or during stay. Janice even held a room for us seeing we needed a room for 2 more nights.. and When we called a few days after we realized that they had us extended in our same room (Claudette/Janice.
3. It's the first  hotel we have stayed at that served cooked meal for continental breakfast 
4. House keeping (Shawna) was  on time daily and she cleaned to perfection,her supervisor was nice n checked on us daily for her name
5. Bar (Ceejay on internship) I think, is just simply a detailed and caring waiter,one day I asked both him and the lady in the bar what was the ground food they had, and she said I dont know, and he said let me find out for you.We give it 4 star bcos this little fridge made a popping sound every 10 minutes  woke us up a few times. We  suggested they change it after we left.
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The Chang's

Great Deception

Wow! the upgrade to the. rooms gives a feeling of spa meets contemporary. Fabulous renovations!! It was a great experience. I will recommend staying at Christar when in Kingston.  It was great seeing these upgrades....

very friendly staff :)

Spa meets contemporary

They recently had  renovations to their rooms and dining area so that’s an added plus!! The front desk personnel were very helpful in terms of amenities that I wanted re: an iron and reheating my take out……I only had their complementary breakfast  and that was also great for my taste, especially their juice………However due to them not having a late checkout, I had to hurriedly get my stuff together as I had a prior engagement offsite….. I left my phone charger and a newly bought bathing suit in a shopping bag….. The help personnel found the charger which was returned to me, they also found my shopping bags but MAGICALLY the bathing suit wasn’t found!!!! (My only con about the hotel) …. All in all, this was a good business overnight stay, just ensure you throughly check your room before you leave as not all personal items may be returned……

Business Friendly

We found the place to need much repair and maintenance it was in a poor section of town and it was constant construction annoyed by the noise entire time we were there employees were helpful I did not get our wake up call and would not recommend the place

None

The good: 
- It is walking distance from the US embassy, close to the Bob Marley museum, Soverign centre and other well known locations. 
- The staff was helpful in most cases
- 147 for a night ( included tax) 
- room was a good size
- beds were comfortable
- clean  enough
- food was ok
- continental breakfast included 
- small kitchenette inclusive of a nice size refrigerator 

The bad: 
- staff always needed to contact someone else in order to answer simple questions.
- no wifi was available and no business center to get work done 
- Cockroaches in bathroom 
- not sufficiet wash clothes towels too small. 
- some furniture in the rooms either need to be refurbished or thrown out or properly cleaned 
- the swimming pool is quite small and did not look "clean" - my son refused to swim in it.
- The hotel food  was over priced 
- breakfast was always finished before the alotted breakfast time.
- security on the doors was not at a good standard. The door did not lock in properly in the first instance.

Summary:

Not a bad location and has the potential to be a very good option for staying in Kinston should the owners take the time to evaluate, refurbish and spend the money to upgrade. The front office staff were very nice and professional. It was hard to get upset about the things lacking. 😉

2 days 1night business visit

Travelled to Jamaica with toddler of 30 months. After 15 years away from the Island, I decided we would rest our feet and have family visit us for a change!! Since I am yet to own a property in Jamaica, a hotel room for a week charging me £800 GBP seemed a viable option. Staff not helpful and unhappy in their day to day toll at work. Cockroaches in the bedroom, bathroom towels too small. Although kept fairly clean the hotel could do with an overall refurbishment. The swimming pool is inadequately small and cannot fit more than 5-10 people at a time.
If only for business of conference would I recommend the Christar Villas. The short distance to the Bob Marley museum, Soverign centre and other well known locations is the only good thing I found.
The hotel food is over priced and the dishes are small in size.

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