Round Hill, Jamaica
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| Coordinates | 18°27′31″N 78°00′41″W / 18.45871°N 78.01141°WCoordinates: 18°27′31″N 78°00′41″W / 18.45871°N 78.01141°W |
| Opening date | 1952 |
| Website | www.roundhill.com |
The historic Round Hill hotel and villa resort near Montego Bay in Hanover, Jamaica opened in 1952. It is located on a 100-acre (0.40 km2) peninsula that was originally a sugar plantation and subsequently changed over to coconuts and allspice.[citation needed] It has entertained many celebrities and politicians including John F. Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Paul Newman and Bob Hope.[citation needed] Ian Fleming was a frequent guest at Round Hill during his time in Jamaica.[citation needed]
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[edit] History
Round Hill was conceived by John Pringle as a private haven for celebrities. Twenty-nine acres of the estate's land were set aside for the resort. Investors supplied money to build a hotel and also built their own cottages on the site. Shareholders have included Noel Coward, Adele Astaire, Bill Paley, Oscar Hammerstein, and Clive Brook.[1]
It has been host to the Sugar Cane Carnival, a star-studded fund raising event for a Jamaican charity, for over 50 years.[2]
[edit] In popular culture
Scenes from the American movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back were filmed in Cottage 11.[citation needed]
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There is a large collection of Jonathan Routh paintings on display throughout the property. Jonathan stayed at Round Hill quite frequently and painted scenes depicting Round Hill.
[edit] References
- ^ Round Hill Hotels and Villas - History
- ^ "Hanover Charities". Montego Bay, Jamaica: Round Hill Jamaica. 2004-07. http://www.roundhilljamaica.com/charities/articles.asp. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
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