Stayed for just one night before moving on. Rooms are large but in poor condition. Mine was at the front of the hotel and had I been staying longer, would have complained, it was so noisy until about 3 am.

The locks wouldnt have held against a puff of wind and the curtains were falling to pieces.

The sockets were falling off the wall and I had to move the chest of drawers to plug in my hairdryer.

There are no lifts so be prepared to lug your cases up flights of stairs.

The bartender was friendly as were the check in staff, the breakfast staff were rude.

I wouldnt return.

My fiancé and I wanted a weekend get a way in Jamaica and wanted to experience the island, not be secluded in an all inclusive resort, we live in Miami, we have plenty of resorts right here!

We loved the hotel and we loved Jamaica. If you are looking to experience the culture, this is a cool spot. We had a smooth check-in, a complimentary drink ticket for each of us, and a bellman to carry our bags to the room (definitely needed!). We reserved an ocean view room and rather than one of the rooms in the front that everyone complains about the noise, we got a room in the back on the top floor (our bellman jokingly called it the penthouse as we hiked higher and higher) with amazing unobstructed views of the ocean. We checked the air conditioner and water since there had been some complaints we read about, but ours worked well (the air was so cold we didn't even run it on high, and usually opened the windows to let in the ocean breeze).

A few key points before I share our vacation story:

1. One night we got back to the hotel after the restaurant had closed, and the chef very graciously made us two plates of fried chicken, fries, and slaw... That is service!

2. Aside from check-in the front desk staff is rude and un-helpful.

3. Our maid did a great job with a super clean room each night. One night she left us a little candle and a lighter (guess it was obvious when we passed her in the hall that we're in love!!) I saw a German family thanking her for something she helped with and hugging her in the hall.

After our check-in and inspection of the room we were off. We experience the night life of MoBay and met a chill dread rasta that took us to local spots away from the spring breakers (we're both 30 not our crowd any more).

Our rasta friend met us at the hotel the next morning and went with us to rent a car and take a day trip to Dunns River Falls, the hibiscus gardens, and Rose Hall. He showed us another little local spot, a fishermen’s beach near dunns river falls with a natural spring with delicious water, and three or four bars and cafes filled with dreads. It was a cool experience to wash our faces and hands in the pristine waters and chill with dreads over some baba roots!

The next day we left the dread and went on our own to Negril and explored the 7 mile beach and Ricks Cafe. One more night on the town in MoBay and we left for the airport with a love for Jamaica!

In the heart of the hipstrip walking distance to shopping, clubs and the beach it suited all my needs. I have stayed in Montego Bay many times from deluxe all enclusive resorts to quaint hotels, and as a Jamarican(visitor to jamaica over 6 times) the Gloustershire was a perfect fit for my 3 night 4 day trip. Staff was friendly and accomodating, food was good, rooms were clean. Would definitely stay there again.

Do not stay here! Staff was rude and shady, no hot water, across the street from a loud night club so don't plan on getting any sleep! The pillows and comforter were nasty, and the steps to the jacuzzi were slanted and falling apart! Very scary experience and happy to get out of there!