Sunset Beach Resort Montego Bay, Jamaica Oct. 2012 I stayed in the East Wing (beachfront cabana). Quietest part of resort Quietest beach areas: far right and left of resort Jamaican Restaurant (reservations required): very good! Italian Restaurant (ok food/ not as good as I had anticipated) 3 restaurants for reservation: can book all in advance and 3 of 7 nights are guaranteed Tanesha: sales manager who gave me site inspection of rooms Tanesha has been to Robin’s Nest in the past for face painting and Easter (brought bun/cheese) Resort Rooms: Standard Room: upgraded w/ new colors and TV’s. Bigger bathrooms than beachfront cabanas. Bayview and OceanView Rooms: same as standard except location Oceanfront rooms: same size as above/ request Beach Tower for quieter rooms. Safes require a security deposit Refrigerators: $5 per day/ reserve in advance *I actually liked the décor in the non-beachfront cabanas more in addition to larger bathrooms. However, I liked the location of the beachfront cabanas. Groups of 10 or more: Restaurant reservations are tricky. Maxiumum 10 pax at a table. Best to reserve in advance the main buffet for large groups or a private seating (additional charge) Steve Ford is VP of Sales Group reservations should go through Tanesha (not Steve). Email Tanesha: bedding requests, location in towers or cabanas, high or low floor, refrigerators, any other preferences 3-12 is child’s rate: hotel policy *Note: I liked the seating space better at Sunsets for buffet but I liked the buffet lunch buffet better than Sunsets. Holiday Inn has a more limited beach area than Sunsets. Rose Hall Hilton Rose Hall (MBJ), Jamaica Oct, 2012 2007- renovation of resort No more premium packages- upgraded standard packages Water Park- family oriented Rich Rose Hall history Hurricane Season- this hotel is hurricane proof, safe with enclosed lobby, all rooms/restaurants connected by cooridors 15 minute drive from airport Convention Center closeby Swiss Head Chef- Michael D. (excellent) Contact Charline for Group Reservations Better commission if booked directly through hotel versus a tour operator Hilton stands by treating their staff with dignity and respect. They work with the staff to further develop their skills in addition to working side-by-side on community projects (Blue Energy group). Holiday Inn Sunspree Rose Hall (MBJ), Jamaica Oct, 2012 Pictures that coincide with room types (if interested in seeing pictures, contact Kim Ellenbecker and I will forward these to you). #1 Kidsuite #2 Standard #3 Upgraded Standard Room (completed by end of 2013) #4 1 bedroom suite #5 Jr. Suite (high ceilings). Sleeps up to 5 Buildings are 4 floors with either patios or balconies (buildings 4 & 5 are the quietest) *Great Jerk Bar right on the beach Send Sales Manager (Ilia) special requests via email (especially for non-tour operator bookings) Smoking/non-smoking High floor/low floor Roll-aways Refrigerators Who should room with whom for groups Estimated time of arrival Tobys Resort MBJ, Jamaica Oct, 2012 Rooms facing pool area of garden/street (fence blocks property from the street) Suggested rooms: #55 on upper floor (1 double); #53 Do not suggest standard rooms in the same building as the Deluxe Rooms w/sliding glass doors Pax of 3: 3 twin beds or 1 queen with 1 twin bed? Cottages 1-4 are the disabled rooms Royal Decameron Hip Strip/ MBJ, Jamaica Oct, 2102 I loved it! Much better on the inside than what you see on the outside. Quieter part of hotel: Sunrise Building (the other building is the Main Building where most of the activities plus restaurants are located). Hammocks More authentic Jamaican feel compared to other all-inclusives. Great value. Buffet food looked excellent. Very clean resort with very nice staff. One Jamaican Restaurant (same day reservations required for 6:00 and 8:00 seating). Penthouse Suite- in Sunrise Building. Awesome- own private entrance with very large balcony overlooking the ocean. 2 bedrooms (one master and one standard) with connecting livingroom/kitchen area. Coyaba Resort Rose Hall, MBJ, Jamaica Oct, 2012 Beautiful grounds Well appointed rooms Limited beach area Hammocks available for use Kids area (small playground) Nice long dock with seating area Food was not best value for the higher price (average food quality) Good service staff Club Mobay VIP Service Your Services Include: Super fast track through Security and Customs (personal escort) 3 lounges Comfortable lounge setting with tables, chairs, couches, etc. Bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks An array of food/snacks Waiter service at lounge tables Can order off of a menu if you choose Wi-Fi for personal computer use Free use of business center/laptops Spa (extra charge) Nice bathrooms Bathroom with shower- all toiletries are complimentary Large Screen TV’s Child’s playroom Lots of history of Jamaica to read/ complimentary magazines & newspapers Friendly staff/service Intercom that calls your flight when ready for boarding