Renaissance Jamaica Grande Resort
Aug 27, 2003, 9:37 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Programs: UA *G 1MM, AA Gold, MR Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum, HH Diamond
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Renaissance Jamaica Grande Resort
I know from other threads here and from the hotel's description that it's about a 2-hour bus ride from MBJ. Has anyone done this ride? Comments? Is there any (reasonable) way to get there more quickly or comfortably? Thanks!
Aug 28, 2003, 3:04 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Anaheim Hills, CA
Posts: 29
Not a bad ride. Goes quickly and nice scenery.
Oct 31, 2003, 2:08 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York - Delta Diamond, AA Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 193
FormerLurker or anyone else with an opnion,
I will be staying at the Renaissance in mid Nov. and wondering about a few things.
Hoe easy is it to score a room updrade (am Gold).
General connemts about the beach?.
Thanks.
I will be staying at the Renaissance in mid Nov. and wondering about a few things.
Hoe easy is it to score a room updrade (am Gold).
General connemts about the beach?.
Thanks.
Nov 4, 2003, 7:52 am
#4
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tampa, FL
Programs: AAMM & PLT; UA Gold, DL Silver, Marriott LT Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold Club
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This is not a fancy hotel, the beach is very average, fantasy pool is excellent - food good and plentiful - 7 bars. I am assuming that you are using points - if so you can upgrade to the all inclusive package - should cost you no more that $60 per person (kids under 14 free) You should request the North Tower - November is a good time to visit as it is not as crowded (large hotel with over 720 rooms). I was there in August and all but two of the rooms were occupied (two rooms held back for emergencies).
As for other ways to get there - you can fly from Mobay to Ochie via Air Jamaica Express. I beleive you can also charter a flight. Contact the hotel - they will give you info. I think the bus (JUTA) ride is your best bet ($20 each way).
As for other ways to get there - you can fly from Mobay to Ochie via Air Jamaica Express. I beleive you can also charter a flight. Contact the hotel - they will give you info. I think the bus (JUTA) ride is your best bet ($20 each way).
Nov 4, 2003, 8:23 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York - Delta Diamond, AA Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 193
Thanks for the info. We are already on an all inclusive package, de-luxe ocean view. All I want is to kick back, drink some Red Stripe, eat to my hearts content and recharge the batteries after a looooong year.
Sounds from your description like it fits the bill.
Sounds from your description like it fits the bill.