Hilton Is Opening a New Jamaica Hotel in August

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 1st, 2022

Hilton is opening its newest hotel in Jamaica in August, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The new ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is now accepting reservations for Aug. 29, 2022 and beyond, according to Hilton.

It’s another new addition to what has become one of the Caribbean’s burgeoning cultural destinations.

Indeed, the 168-room property is set within Kingston’s downtown art district overlooking the Kingston Waterfront.

It’s just across the way from the National Gallery of Jamaica, and a short walk from the Jamaica Conference Center.

It’s the latest new property to downtown Kingston, following the high-profile entry of the AC Marriott Kingston just before the pandemic.

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