The Dorchester

The Dorchester — Kingston, Jamaica

The Dorchester is a basic self-catering apartment stay in New Kingston, not a full-service hotel in Kingston, Jamaica.

Address: 2 Norwood Ave, Kingston. Property ID: 1120071.

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Axel's take: 6.0/10

Useful space and location, but upkeep and cooling make this a cautious choice. A basic self-catering apartment stay in New Kingston, not a full-service hotel, scored for what it is.

The Dorchester is a basic apartment stay in New Kingston rather than a conventional 3-star hotel. We'd consider it for travelers who want two bedrooms, a kitchen and free parking near Emancipation Park, and can tolerate uneven standards. Location and space are its strongest selling points; guest ratings on Expedia and Booking.com otherwise paint a mixed picture.

The compromises go beyond dated furniture. Reviews repeatedly describe hot living areas and troublesome bedroom air-conditioning, while several 2025 guests report cleaning or maintenance shortcomings. Other guests praise helpful hosting, but arrival arrangements need confirming: reception has limited hours, and Hotels.com requests contact 72 hours ahead. Stairs before the elevator also complicate access. We'd skip it for dependable hotel service, step-free access or consistent cooling throughout the apartment.

• Best for: Independent travelers prioritizing New Kingston; Small groups wanting separate bedrooms and a kitchen

• Watch out for: Hot living areas and inconsistent bedroom AC; Uneven cleaning and maintenance; Stairs and advance arrival coordination

• Location: Near Emancipation Park; central location is a consistent strength in guest feedback.

• Rooms: Two-bedroom apartments offer useful space, but furnishings and cooling draw recurring criticism.

• Cleanliness: Mixed feedback, including several 2025 complaints; not a reliably consistent strength.

• Service: Helpful hosting receives praise, but limited reception and arrival communication require planning.

• Amenities: Kitchens, free Wi-Fi and free parking are listed; confirm laundry arrangements for your unit.

• Fees and surprises: Hotels.com lists a cleaning fee, credit-card surcharge and paid airport transfers; confirm the exact apartment and access arrangements.

Axel's opinion of The Dorchester, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Dorchester

• Property type: Apart-hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 2 Norwood Ave, Kingston
• Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): $45; Housekeeping fee: $35 per room per stay
• Amenities: Airport transportation (extra charge), Free parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Kingston

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Apartment

• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Washing machine
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Family Apartment

• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Washing machine
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Quadruple Family Apartment

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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