loyalties aside - go where fits best.. sounds like u would like a kitchen - so get one for sure..
i usually go to the negril escape - mostly out of loyalty but also because of the excellent hammock balconies with views on the cliffs, and the excellent service and free breakfast.. but this last febuary because i was bringing my kids and my folks and my brothers family, and i knew they would want to be on the beach.. for us, this it was the decider - kids want the beach every day - so we stayed at the treehouse.. it was a great vacation - but i was constantly comparing it to my rooms at the escape - and imho - the tree house doesnt compare in some ways to the escape - BUT i also have no doubt i made the right choice for this trip - cause the treehouse is on a prime spot of the beach and we had the best time there everyday.. i would have loved to have been 'loyal' to the escape - it wouldnt have been the great beach trip it was with my kids.. i am headed back to negril in febuary with some friends.. we are staying at the escape..

i figure youll still be a seastar girl, even if you give the beach a go.

jason