Prestige formally known as Sandhurst for many of us who are familiar with hotels vs. a motel setting, let it be known, this is a motel like setting. The price is reasonable and most of the staff are pleasant. The pool was nothing special, comfortable but not the best. I mean for a hotel in the middle of really no where that you feel comfortable walking alone the grounds should offer more than what they do. My sistren and I ofcourse meeting for the first time in Jamaica explored in the early evening and day to the mall which is close by but I mean your in Kingston so you always have to beware. The area is nice, beautiful homes but things are all a distance away so you will need a taxi service and they do provide information and also transportation is available if you want to go anywhere. You will see alot of artists that pass through this motel. The bob marley museum is very close by (walking distance) it is quiet and the security is available but still once you leave the gates you are pretty much on your own. If you have the money to pay to travel around you can stay here for a good price. The room we were in was just perfect, hot water and comfortable. We were not suppose to go on the veranda top floor but they seemed really cool with us. If you know locals like we did then you will be fine here. We were not comfortable with the home that we were suppose to stay in as they didn't really have running water, a shower curtain lol and it was a tight squeeze so PRESTIGE was paradise! We also went to Montego Bay for 7 nights and then came back to PRESTIGE. If your new to Jamaica and have the cash to spend on drivers to go to places that you would like to see, STAY HERE. No phones in the room but they have high speed internet and a peaceful clean setting. LOVE JAMAICA.

Since the economy is bad i was looking for a reasonable place to stay, I read the comments but i decided despite the comments Im gonna check it out. i came with 8 visitors to the hotel. And of course this was a small hotel so i brought a lot of business to the hotel not to mention we decided to stay a week since we would be on the road most of the times. The guard was rude, on evening i came in and he had his shirt off in the hall way with the radio load as ever, I went to get a manage and he warned him. The receptionist proceeded to beg my guess clothes for her baby, and every minute they walked around to my room to see how many people were in the room. I told them people would be in and out of the hotel since i was getting married I had alot of visitors, i felt so uncomfortable and not to mention the horrible service. I would never in a million years stay here again. The rooms don't even have phones, this is a motel....not a hotel!!!!stay away!!!

I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights it was dreadful the reception and kicthen staff were so rude on both mornings I asked for some hot water to make my own special herbal tea and I was met with hostility and damn right rudeness. One day I waited over 2 hours to get my breakfast. The recetion staff were no better. The male owner was so rude and arrogant if he is not careful he won't have any tourists going to that sham of a hotel. I would never recommend any tourists go to this hotel. I myself would never ever go back there again. This hotel should not be allowed to remain open it should be closed down.

OVERALL:
The Prestige formerly called Sandhurst is one of the BEST Hotel of it's size that I have stayed in. This I should know as I travel a lot for work in the USA. The Staff was very courteous, exudes professionalism and was always willing to assist the Guest.

RECEPTION:
I had to be in Jamaica at the last minute due a death in the Family and I arrived at the Hotel based on the suggestion of my Brother. I was simply looking for somewhere to sleep and convienent in it 's location. I FOUND A HOME. The Staff at the front desk was welcoming and immediately assisted me with securing a room.

FOOD SERVICE
The meals are prepared to oder and I must say that the Kitchen Staff's' preparation and presentation of the meals is excellent . I ended up having breakfast there most Mornings when I did not need to do so.

ROOMS, GROUNDS and SECURITY
The Prestige Hotel is going through renovations, but the Grounds are impeccably well maintained. The Rooms are clean and well kept with lots of Clost space and Cable TV. The entrance to the Hotel has an open and amiable area. Sitting in this area in the Mornings and late Evenings is so relaxing. There is 24 hr Security monitoring the coming and goings of vehicles which gives an added sense of Security.

My only complaint here is that there are no phones in the rooms and there is no allocation of rooms for smokers. Ms. Dabdoub explained that eventually there will be phones in the rooms and that consideration will be given to the allocation of rooms to allow smoking when the prioritzed renovations have been completed.

SPECIAL THANKS to Ms White, Ms Lorna, Mr. Terry, Ms Dabdoub and to the Staff in general whose names I have forgotten - shame on me. Thank a million for a wonderful stay in the time of my sorrow. I will always stay at The Prestige Hotel whenever I vist Jamaica and is in Kingston.
Thanks again.