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Hilton Hotel In Kingston Jamaica
The ROK Hotel In Downtown Kingston
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Kingston is slowly becoming more than just the business capital for the island, with the introduction of some of the most modern and sleek hotels in Jamaica, it will soon become an official tourist destination.
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These hotels may not be all-inclusive like many of the resorts on the western side of the island but they certainly feature some of the qualities that make them so desirable such as multiple onsite restaurants, pools, indoor and outdoor activities, and fitness centres. The brand new ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one such hotel.
Who is the owner of the ROK hotel?
According to a hotel representative, the letters ROK in the hotel's name stand for Revival, Rebirth, and Renaissance of Kingston. Pan Jam Investment owns the 168-room hotel, which Highgate runs.
What is the tapestry brand by Hilton?
Hilton's Tapestry Collection is a collection of 90 distinctive hotels that encourage travellers to form a real connection with their travel destination by providing them with a distinctive flair and bright personality. The collection's first property in the Caribbean is the ROK Hotel Kingston.
When did ROK Hotel open?
After PanJam Investment Limited purchased the property, which was originally the Oceana Hotel, construction on the new hotel started in 2019. On Tuesday, July 19, Prime Minister Mr Holness cut the ribbon to officially open the four-star hotel at the intersection of King Street and Ocean Boulevard.
This hotel, which is situated in the downtown arts district, has views of the Kingston Waterfront and Harbor. The Jamaica Conference Center is two streets away, while the National Gallery of Jamaica is directly across the street. 16 kilometres will bring you to Norman Manley International Airport. The modern hotel features cutting-edge amenities like 168 guest rooms, 47 luxury suites, a lounge area, a restaurant, café, and bar, as well as a 24-hour fitness centre and spa.
Additionally, it has a wide pool deck for outdoor parties, six conference rooms with cutting-edge audiovisual equipment, and more than 32,000 square feet of meeting space.
Additionally, the property has 41 residential units on its upper four levels, including 13 one-bedroom, 22 two-bedroom, and six penthouse apartments that will be offered for sale to private investors.
The available amenities are:
- Connecting Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Digital Key
- Concierge
- Boutique
- New Hotel
- On-site restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Business centre
- Meeting rooms
Accommodations at the ROK Hotel
The ROK Hotel has three categories of accommodations: guest rooms, suites and mobility-accessible rooms. Common features of these accommodations include:
- Dining table
- Mini Refrigerator
- Seating area with sofa sleeper
- Sofa bed
- 250 thread count sheets
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Dining at the ROK Hotel
Variety is the spice of life right? Well, they say the ROK Hotel ensures that you have quite a few options to choose from.
Palate- Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine with international and Caribbean influences, using organic ingredients from nearby farms. They serve typical breakfast fare as well as Jamaican specialities like ackee and salt fish, boiled bananas, and callaloo. Choose from a variety of seafood, steak, hog, chicken, and vegetarian dishes for lunch and dinner that are flavoured with Jamaican spices, herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
ROK Cafe & Market- The ROK Café & Market is a complement to the restaurant, providing grab-and-go salads, wraps, sandwiches, and Blue Mountain coffee specialities. Along with various gifts, there are full bottles of wine, beer, fresh juices, and soft beverages.
ROKstone Pool Bar & Grill- Light meals, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of items to share are all available at ROKstone. Lively and vibrant with nighttime entertainment and chill, laid-back attitudes during the day.
Places to go near the ROK Hotel
Staying at the ROK Hotel puts you close to some of the most iconic places to visit in Kingston. Some places nearby are:
- Bob Marley Museum
- City Center
- Devon House
- Hope Botanical Gardens
- Kingston Waterfront
Whether you are visiting Kingston for business or pleasure, the ROK Hotel will ensure that your stay is relaxing.
Contact Information
- Address: 2-4 King St, Kingston
- Phone: (876) 619-7651
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References & Sources For Hilton Hotel In Kingston Jamaica
- Myers, G.N. (2022) Jamaica Hotel update: A new hotel in Kingston, a couples refurb, Travel Weekly. Travel Weekly. Available at: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Jamaica-hotel-updates-ROK-Kingston-Couples (Accessed: December 18, 2022).
- Rok Hotel Kingston, tapestry collection by Hilton (no date) Hotel Location - Rok Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Available at: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kinocup-rok-hotel-kingston/hotel-location/ (Accessed: December 18, 2022).
- SMITH, W.by: A.L.E.C.I.A. (no date) Downtown Kingston welcomes a Hilton Hotel, Jamaica Information Service. Available at: https://jis.gov.jm/downtown-kingston-welcomes-a-hilton-hotel/ (Accessed: December 18, 2022).
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