Name: City View Hotel
Address: Lot 3 Bellvue, Smokey Vale, St. Andrew, Mahoe Bay, Mahoe Bay, Mahoe Bay, PO Box 557 King, Jamaica
Rating: 9

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Norman Manley International Airport

City View Hotel

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Myself and my wife stayed there from March 29th-April 3rd 2023.

City View Hotel isn't for those looking for the hustle and bustle of a centrally located hotel. Rather, it's for those looking to get away from that life and just relax for a few days. We truly felt at home - mainly because this hotel is actually a converted home. We stayed in Room 1, I believe, and we didn't feel like we were staying at a hotel at all. We felt as if we were at home, if our home had such amazing views. There's a bit of haze around with the view during the day, but at night and in the early morning is when that view from the balcony is the most amazing.

Location: Top class. We didn't want to be distracted by anything around us and City View offered just what we wanted. It's not in the middle of Kingston - it's a few minutes away from what some people might want, but the site is so peaceful that you'd just love it. From time to time you'll hear vehicles going up and down the hillside road, but that was few and far between. Due to the hillside location the average temperature is much lower than in the city as well, so we very rarely required the air conditioning.

Staff: Jilliane and Nicky are extremely amazing. They were able to arrange everything for us with no hassle, despite some hiccups on our end that they could not control. We didn't even feel like it was their job to help us out, rather they seemed like friends. Never too pushy but always around for anything we might have wanted. I must make a special mention to Mr. Sheldon the driver who they use - he's very professional, friendly, and very accommodating. Always on time for everything and the conversations with him were never awkward - felt like he was a relative who's just happy to show me where he lives. He even stopped off at a local grocery store for us to get supplies for our stay. We were genuinely a little sad to leave these new friends.

Meals: We had preordered a full Jamaican breakfast daily and were not disappointed with it. Due to the lack of an in-house kitchen, dinner needed to be preordered (ideally the day before). That was fine with us, because the breakfast was so filling it carried us over until dinner most days! The day we did have dinner with them, it was just as tasty as anything I've ever had. I was not about to go to Jamaica and not have ackee and saltfish, genuine jerk chicken, fish run-down and the like...and we were never disappointed.

Facilities/Decor: Our room came with a huge bed, a decently sized TV with cable, a mini fridge, a microwave, an electric kettle, bottled water, tea and coffee (replenished daily), a tub and shower, a double sink, a balcony with a view over the city (we could actually see the lights of planes taking off and landing at Norman Manley airport on clear nights as well as ships entering and leaving the port), a huge closet space for our suitcases, a vanity table with mirror, I could go on and on. The house is decorated with real paintings, not prints, and there's a lot of flowers and plants around the grounds. Very calming. Hummingbirds visit the flowers regularly, which was a bit of a good luck charm for us. I believe it was mentioned in another review that the floor creaks. So what? I liked having a creaky floor - it's more authentic to the feeling of being at someone's home.

Price: Much cheaper than a hotel in the city itself. With the added cost of a full breakfast and transport, you'd still come out better than staying elsewhere. They take credit cards and cash. Compared to other hotels, you'd be hard pressed to choose somewhere else.

Overall: Very satisfied with everything. Again, it's not for everyone. If you want to stay in Kingston proper and be within walking distance of traffic, noise, and all of that, then go ahead. If you want a nice retreat away from everything where you just want a peaceful romantic time, by all means you will not be disappointed with City View. Fiver stars plus from me and my wife. Kudos to you guys.

A great retreat away from the hustle and bustle

If peace and quiet is what you desire, this is the place to be.
Stayed a week in June 2023. I went back home relaxed and rested.
It offers a spectacular view of the city especially at  nights.
Staff were nice, friendly, and helpful.

Stress Free

I attended a wedding at the property and was very impressed with the facility. The view is spectacular, and all services provided by the hotel were good - drinks, meal, music and overall service by staff. I recommend the property as a venue for weddings and other functions.

GREAT LOCATION FOR A WEDDING !

My wife and I spent a couple of nights here during a short visit to Kingston.  Our room had a great view over the city which was further enhanced by a balcony that provided the best spot from which to enjoy the view.  The staff were friendly and the breakfasts made for a good start to the day.  We had a car with us and there was plenty parking available.  We would visit here again.

Enjoyable Stay

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and it is a fascinating house with a beautiful view.  Continental breakfast was toast and juice only.  They did not have our reservation and their Visa machine did not work.

Last year December we hosted our annual Christmas Dinner for kids from our inner city school at this location and thought it to have been the best treatment and facilitation since we have been doing this. As a result we went back on Dec.7, 2017. It was no way near pleasing in some respects. All the members of the group were serve except myself; yet the company required payment and a service charge for me. 

I was offered a chance to get food after the function which I refused and was still charged for a service and meal that I did not receive. I have a right to refuse a meal that is offered to me after the function. This is a rather unfortunate act from a company that was held in high regard. I will never again recommend nor attend to any function at this property.

An Unjust Treatment

Had my wedding here on December 23, 2021.Please note the following:
1. Mr Trevor Bent was very friendly and helpful.
2. Food: our food was served cold, lacked presentation,baked chicken was overly salt and my groom and I didn't even catch a glimpse of the icecream and cake we paid for.
3. Our stay: after having the photographers do their work in the bridal suite, on our bed etc, our room was not cleaned for us to spend the night we had paid for. Imagine, after the ceremony my groom and I had to be walking around to find someone to beg some water to drink and begged our wedding planner to see if they could at least just give us some clean sheets for the night. We had paid all of USD$110 for the night and ended up having to clean the bathroom,make our own beds with the one towel and two sheets that we were given, no pillow case until we brought it to the attention of Mr Bent. We spoke to the hotel manager (Nikky) about it the morning before we left only to be told they were short staffed, they would have had to get our permission to clean it..all silly excuses during this pandemic. We didn't even get a sincere apology after spending so much with them for our wedding plus to host the bridal party at the hotel. We are so disappointed as we know there are so many other places that would have treated us far better for even a cheaper rate.

My wedding venue on December 23, 2021

I have attended a wedding at City View Hotel a few weeks ago and the food that they serve us you could see the blood running from the meat like we are killing the chicken on the spot the chicken wasn't cooked .A grade service and decor was nice but the food that they serve us was terrible. I would not recommend that place for wedding reception at all because your memorable moments will be horrible moments.

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