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El Greco ResortvsSandals Royal Plantation
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Sandals Royal Plantation is the choice of most reviewers compared to El Greco Resort. Sandals Royal Plantation ranks #7 in Jamaica with accolades from 9 publications such as Star Service, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
El Greco Resort
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
11 Queens Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $138/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Complex of self-contained apartments perched high above the Strip (access via a lift from opposite Doctor’s Cave Beach), an excellent choice if you want some independence."
DK Eyewitness "High above the Hip Strip overlooking Doctor's Cave, but with access to the beach via an elevator down the cliffside."
Oyster Mid-Range
"The 96-room El Greco Resort is comprised entirely of one- and two-bedroom suites with private patios and full kitchens." Full review
Frommer's "This three-story, cream-and-pale-green hotel sits at the top of a rocky bluff, across the seafronting boulevard from the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet "At first glance, the El Greco may seem a tad dated, but happily it turns out to be an impeccable, well-run establishment." Full review
Sandals Royal Plantation
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
The Telegraph Frommer's Lonely Planet
Main Street, Ocho Rios 2, Jamaica
From $871/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2008
Amenities:
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Fodor's "All the spacious hotel suites are decorated in plantation style and are appointed with handcrafted mahogany beds and other elegant furnishings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from the city center, with a Mediterranean feel and a host of classes open to guests, from drawing to cooking." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.9
"Sandals recently took over Royal Plantation, a 17-acre, 1950s sanctuary for Hollywood celebs and British royalty." Full review
Star Service "Unlike Sandals' Jamaican siblings and other larger all-inclusives, this hotel continues to impress arrivals with its attentive, personalized service, notable dining and exceptional accommodations." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sandals Royal Plantation is at the pinnacle of the all-inclusive experience, with butler service, premium drinks and elegant dining in an old-plantation atmosphere." Full review
Frommer's "It's styled after a European mansion, complete with peacocks strutting around the garden fountains and a terrace overlooking the pool. Every suite has an ocean view, a Caribbean Colonial look." Full review
Lonely Planet "All rooms face the sea and feature marble bathrooms, and there are three gourmet restaurants, notably Le Papillon, an intimate French boîte with a dress code." Full review
