How Axel worksAxel $131 a night vs $154 on Booking.com at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $23 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 10.
3-star hotel · 1 Port Royal Street, Port Royal
Air conditioning · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Garden · Terrace · Express check-out · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in KingstonAn informal mid-range waterfront hotel and marina in historic Port Royal
6.5/10
Warm staff and waterfront dining help, but ongoing renovations make this a conditional pick.
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal is an informal mid-range waterfront hotel and marina, not the luxury resort its name might suggest. We'd consider it for a short airport stopover or exploring historic Port Royal, rather than a Kingston city break. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while waterfront meals and the pool are dependable draws. Overall guest ratings remain mixed, so the appealing setting doesn't guarantee a consistently comfortable stay.
The main catch is ongoing property-wide renovation: the official website confirms upgrades, and August 2026 guests on both sites describe substantial work. Room condition and housekeeping receive uneven feedback, although several recent guests report clean rooms. Arrange transportation ahead; Kingston outings can involve lengthy waits. We'd skip it for a polished resort holiday, and confirm your room's condition, construction disruption and cancellation terms before committing.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$113 a night with Axel against $117 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (4%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$4/night less than Booking.com (4%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$21/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$129 a night with Axel against $131 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (1%).
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$2/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$166 a night with Axel against $182 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (9%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (9%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$131 a night with Axel against $154 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (15%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
$23/night less than Booking.com (15%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$113 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$93 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 17 to Oct 26, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 8, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 26, 2026 · 15 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 19, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 30, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Dec 1, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$164 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 7 to Dec 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Dec 31, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 30 to Jan 8, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 31 to Jan 9, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 10 to Jan 24, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 12 to Jan 26, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 14 to Jan 24, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $131 a night vs $154 on Booking.com at Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $23 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 10.
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Warm staff and waterfront dining help, but ongoing renovations make this a conditional pick. An informal mid-range waterfront hotel and marina in historic Port Royal, scored for what it is.
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal is an informal mid-range waterfront hotel and marina, not the luxury resort its name might suggest. We'd consider it for a short airport stopover or exploring historic Port Royal, rather than a Kingston city break. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while waterfront meals and the pool are dependable draws. Overall guest ratings remain mixed, so the appealing setting doesn't guarantee a consistently comfortable stay.
The main catch is ongoing property-wide renovation: the official website confirms upgrades, and August 2026 guests on both sites describe substantial work. Room condition and housekeeping receive uneven feedback, although several recent guests report clean rooms. Arrange transportation ahead; Kingston outings can involve lengthy waits. We'd skip it for a polished resort holiday, and confirm your room's condition, construction disruption and cancellation terms before committing.
Best for: Short airport stopovers; Port Royal history enthusiasts; Travelers prioritizing waterfront dining
Watch out for: Ongoing property-wide renovations; Uneven room condition and housekeeping; Transport planning for Kingston outings
Location: Waterfront in historic Port Royal, convenient for the airport but removed from central Kingston.
Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with mini-fridges; condition varies during upgrades, and there are no elevators.
Cleanliness: Recent guests report both clean rooms and shortcomings; not a consistently strong signal.
Service: Welcoming staff are a recurring strength, though some guests report slow restaurant service.
Amenities: Pool, marina, waterfront dining and gym; the homepage lists the spa as coming soon, so verify availability.
Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra; the official FAQ lists tax and service charges and a no-refund policy, so check your specific booking terms.
Axel's opinion of Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $113 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $117 a night on Booking.com | $4 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $120 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $141 a night on Expedia | $21 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $129 a night · refundable · Standard room | $131 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $166 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $182 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (9%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $131 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $154 a night on Booking.com | $23 a night less (15%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $113 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $113 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 17 to Oct 26, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $93 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $83 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $86 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 8, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $87 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 26, 2026 · 15 nights · 1 adult | $87 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 19, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $93 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 30, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $113 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Dec 1, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $86 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults | $198 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $164 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 7 to Dec 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $127 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Dec 31, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $128 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $129 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 30 to Jan 8, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $115 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 31 to Jan 9, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $108 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 10 to Jan 24, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $103 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 26, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $102 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 14 to Jan 24, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $102 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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