Historic Hotels & Resorts in Kingston from AU$235

A trip to the historical places in Kingston is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. Visit the waterfront and shops while you’re in town. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 3 restaurants and free WiFi. Sir Alexander Bustamante’s House is a short walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include R Hotel Kingston and The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

Kingston is home to 1133 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Kingston is notable for landmarks like Devon House, Sir Alexander Bustamante’s House and Kings House. Cultural venues include National Gallery of Jamaica, Bob Marley Museum and Trench Town Culture Yard. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Jamaica Conference Center and Bank of Jamaica.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a holiday in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Kingston, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Kingston, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.