Old Government House Hotel & Spa
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My wife and I visited here late October to celebrate an anniversary. We were looking forward to our stay here and I'm delighted to report that we were not disappointed.
We were warmly greeted upon arrival and offered a glass of sparkling wine during our check-in process. This was indicative of the level of attentiveness and friendliness that all the hotel staff showed.
Our room was on the second floor overlooking the harbour. The room was spacious, comfortable with a pleasant decor. This is true of the entire hotel, although finding our way to the room proved slightly confusing at first.
Breakfast is served in the Brasserie restaurant. There is a buffet selection of fresh fruits, yoghurts, cereals etc., which were always fresh and well-supplied. Cooked breakfasts are ordered from a menu and cooked freshly - which I approve of (nothing worse that cooked breakfast buffets in my opinion). Too often I find that full English breakfasts are a disappointment, but the OGH got this right. Tasty sausage and bacon - everything cooked just right. The coffee is nice too, but don't be afraid to ask for an extra shot in your cappuccino.
If we are lucky enough to return to Guernsey, the OGH is where we will stay.
We were warmly greeted upon arrival and offered a glass of sparkling wine during our check-in process. This was indicative of the level of attentiveness and friendliness that all the hotel staff showed.
Our room was on the second floor overlooking the harbour. The room was spacious, comfortable with a pleasant decor. This is true of the entire hotel, although finding our way to the room proved slightly confusing at first.
Breakfast is served in the Brasserie restaurant. There is a buffet selection of fresh fruits, yoghurts, cereals etc., which were always fresh and well-supplied. Cooked breakfasts are ordered from a menu and cooked freshly - which I approve of (nothing worse that cooked breakfast buffets in my opinion). Too often I find that full English breakfasts are a disappointment, but the OGH got this right. Tasty sausage and bacon - everything cooked just right. The coffee is nice too, but don't be afraid to ask for an extra shot in your cappuccino.
If we are lucky enough to return to Guernsey, the OGH is where we will stay.
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We stayed for 4 days at this hotel. I just can not say anything bad about them at all.
Very friendly staff, impeccably clean, the food is first class, the rooms very comfortable.
I challenge anyone to say the have stayed in a better hotel than this.
There service and attention to guests is second to none.
Thank you 😊 to all at the ogh for a wonderful time.
Very friendly staff, impeccably clean, the food is first class, the rooms very comfortable.
I challenge anyone to say the have stayed in a better hotel than this.
There service and attention to guests is second to none.
Thank you 😊 to all at the ogh for a wonderful time.
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There is a real sense of history here, you can imagine the German officers being billeted here. The decor is very sumptuous, I really liked the padded wallpaper with borders on each panel, I appreciate craftsmanship. 5 star hotels can seem impersonal and corporate but that is not the case here, the staff were friendly and welcoming. We took advantage of the Tennerfest offer of 3 courses for £17.50 during October. The standard of food and presentation matches some of the Michellin recommended restaurants we have tried in London. The spa is lovely and the staff are really helpful. The hotel is well positioned in St Peter's Port. The rooms are fairly small but it is in the middle of town. The car park is quite small. We got blocked in and it took 20 minutes to find the driver, not great if you have to catch a plane. You are asked to leave your keys at reception so maybe it was a one off occurrence. We had a lovely short break and I would return.
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The hotel is decorate lovely and the rooms we saw were all beautifully furnished, albeit small. We were upgraded to a deluxe room and so relieved as the rooms we had were still very small so no idea what the standard room size was ! The service of the staff and the quality of food was very good though and would definately recommend staying here.
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I cannot speak highly enough of this hotel & staff. We visited Guernsey for the weekend with our children (4&5) and from the moment we checked in we were looked after so well. The children had their own small dressing gowns in the room and their own Oggie Bear on their beds. The evening turndown was a complete treat which the children called the hotel fairies! Breakfast was great and so much choice which kept us all happy and set for the day ahead. The girls and I had afternoon tea on Sunday in the cosy lounge whilst my husband tried the gin tasting in the Crown Club, both were fantastic and highly recommended.
The seaview rooms with balcony were ideal as gave us some outside space whilst being protected from the autumn weather. The location was also ideal with just a short walk into town.
Would love to go back to Guernsey and The OGH.
The seaview rooms with balcony were ideal as gave us some outside space whilst being protected from the autumn weather. The location was also ideal with just a short walk into town.
Would love to go back to Guernsey and The OGH.
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The hotel building is rather dated, but that only adds to it's charm. We stayed in room 108, with large bay windows, from which we could see all of the other channel islands and harbour, quite a view to wake up to! The room was nicely decorated and clean, with plenty of literature regarding Guernsey and tourist attractions. Everything required for a comfortable stay was supplied, we didn't tackle the gym, but the spa and sauna was great. We ate at the hotel, and very good the food was, we could not fault it, nor could we fault the staff, from the restaurant staff to the front desk, all were attentive, polite and helpful. No negative points whatsoever regarding the hotel and staff, a most enjoyable stay, we shall return!
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My husband and I were impressed as soon as we arrived at hotel with our hired car quickly taken away and stored in car park. We were then offered a glass of wine and then shown to our twin bedded room with sea view, very impressed. We were then shown round the rest of the luxurious hotel. Fruit and chocolates were in the room and offered champagne to have with our afternoon tea which we had booked for my birthday.
The afternoon tea was delicious, served with the champagne. The service for breakfast, lunch and evening meals was exceptional everyone was so attentive and after the first evening we were referred to by name.
The afternoon tea was delicious, served with the champagne. The service for breakfast, lunch and evening meals was exceptional everyone was so attentive and after the first evening we were referred to by name.
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very impressed with hotel,staff who are lovely, everything really. Only let down we felt was food in the evening!
Not much choice and not really impressed by quality,although very well presented and served of course.
Not much choice and not really impressed by quality,although very well presented and served of course.
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Elizabeth and I stayed at the OGH last night and had a superb experience
On arrival the concierge accompanied me to their car park to show me where to leave my vehicle, we were then given a sparkling wine welcome drink and booked into the hotel
The bedroom was to a very high standard and simply luxurious
Nothing was too much trouble and staff very courteous
Restaurant and bar very good and food delicious
A very good stay and reasonable cost for the luxury provided
On arrival the concierge accompanied me to their car park to show me where to leave my vehicle, we were then given a sparkling wine welcome drink and booked into the hotel
The bedroom was to a very high standard and simply luxurious
Nothing was too much trouble and staff very courteous
Restaurant and bar very good and food delicious
A very good stay and reasonable cost for the luxury provided
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My friend and I recently visited the Old Government Hotel and Spa for Afternoon Tea. We were extremely impressed by the attention to detail and service afforded to us. We were served in the Crown Club which has amazing décor and atmosphere. The food was second to none and definitely the best sandwiches ever (would certainly recommend the chicken mayo coated in almond slivers). The Bouchard Finlaysan wine complimented the food (Hannibal and Walker Bay was delicious) and we're looking forward to returning to the hotel just to sample the wines. We would like to give a special mention to Luis who was extremely professional and gave us a very friendly and knowledgeable service. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and topped off the day with specialist gins served by the very attentive Catalin in the bar. Signing up for the 'Gin Passport' was also a highlight and we cant wait to come back and collect the remaining stamps (although that might mean more than one trip as there are 35 of 37 still to sample). We are looking forward to booking the 'Wine Tasting' session next time we visit. Thank you so much to Gareth for making the arrangements and to his team for giving us such a special experience. Sandra and Diane.
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Spent 4 nights in the OGH to celebrate my wifes birthday. Booked a king size bedroom with sea view and balcony (room 111). Room overlooked the harbour with a view towards Herm and Sark. Enjoyed our stay at the OGH and would like to come back here. With breakfast included in the price it set us up for the rest of the day. Staff at this hotel are wonderful and can't do enough for you. Highly recommended hotel.
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A weekend wedding anniversary trip with friends. Beautiful room with great view. Staff were attentive and very helpful. Nothing too much trouble and that goes for the reception, concierge, restaurant, spa or room staff. It was across the board. The breakfasts were stunning and dinner exceptional. Lovely old world hotel with modern twists. Comfortable lounges and bar areas for a drink or afternoon tea or an after dinner coffee. Always a staff member on hand to offer assistance.
Very convenient for shops although a little climb on way back.
There is a car park and it is very near to the ferry port. Walking distance but as I said a shirt climb at the end.
There are disabled facilities and several lifts to get to all areas.
There is a great spa with lots of lovely treatments. A large gym and spa baths. No indoor pool though. Lovely one outside and a shame not available in Winter months. A temporary roof perhaps for all year use!
I rate this establishment as one of the nicest I have been to for sometime. We will be coming back.
Very convenient for shops although a little climb on way back.
There is a car park and it is very near to the ferry port. Walking distance but as I said a shirt climb at the end.
There are disabled facilities and several lifts to get to all areas.
There is a great spa with lots of lovely treatments. A large gym and spa baths. No indoor pool though. Lovely one outside and a shame not available in Winter months. A temporary roof perhaps for all year use!
I rate this establishment as one of the nicest I have been to for sometime. We will be coming back.
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A superb hotel right in the heart of St Peter Port and everything you'd expect of a 5-star hotel. The quality of the accommodation and the service was all first class.
We had a standard room which was lovely although the bathroom was on the small side having to close the bathroom door before being able to sit on the toilet. Not a major issue at all, just an observation.
Loved the turndown service or more to the point, the wrapped brownie left on the pillow. Just a lovely touch.
We had a standard room which was lovely although the bathroom was on the small side having to close the bathroom door before being able to sit on the toilet. Not a major issue at all, just an observation.
Loved the turndown service or more to the point, the wrapped brownie left on the pillow. Just a lovely touch.
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We were very comfortable here: the food was reliably good, breakfasts were very good and the service throughout was excellent. We took our elderly well behaved dog with us and he was made welcome!
We had a junior suite and it was a large comfortable room but style-wise it was cluttered with furniture, rather like being in an old persons house and initially we could hardly move. We actually asked them to remove a double faced bookcase from the end of the bed, which helped create more space. The furniture in our room was a bit dated, with a well patterned carpet but I think some of the rooms may have been updated. The location of the room was quiet and faced the back over the hill and we didn't hear any traffic or our neighbours.
Tea outside on the terrace was a real treat, we didn't use the pool or the gym.
Location wise the hotel is close to main shopping street etc, which was useful as St Peter Port is very hilly.
The staff park your car for you, which was a wonderful bonus as the car park was tiny and my husband got somewhat hot and cross trying to park for himself on our arrival.
We had a junior suite and it was a large comfortable room but style-wise it was cluttered with furniture, rather like being in an old persons house and initially we could hardly move. We actually asked them to remove a double faced bookcase from the end of the bed, which helped create more space. The furniture in our room was a bit dated, with a well patterned carpet but I think some of the rooms may have been updated. The location of the room was quiet and faced the back over the hill and we didn't hear any traffic or our neighbours.
Tea outside on the terrace was a real treat, we didn't use the pool or the gym.
Location wise the hotel is close to main shopping street etc, which was useful as St Peter Port is very hilly.
The staff park your car for you, which was a wonderful bonus as the car park was tiny and my husband got somewhat hot and cross trying to park for himself on our arrival.
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I feel quite mean heading up my review like this because truly this is one of the very best hotels I've ever stayed in so - to get the negative bit over with first - we reserved a 'classic double' room and it was simply tiny. Only one chair to sit on, a squeeze for us to get into bed on either side and barely room to move for two adults in there at the same time.We were told that the dimensions of the room are on the hotel website but how many people would check that ? I must say that the lovely 'front of house' person, Andi, arranged for us to have a complimentary upgrade to a very much bigger and nicer room but the hotel was very busy and she struggled to find us another room so an upgrade can't be relied upon. As we were staying for a week we were prepared to change hotels so it wasn't a great start to the holiday.
On the positive side -the hotel is spotlessly clean and beautifully, traditionally furnished. The food is excellent -especially the breakfasts and every member of staff we met was friendly and helpful. I do have to say a special thank you to Ken who ran the brasserie with a good natured efficiency which is rarely seen even in the best hotels. The 'OGH' as it's known locally isn't inexpensive but I would certainly stay again (but I would book a bigger room ).
On the positive side -the hotel is spotlessly clean and beautifully, traditionally furnished. The food is excellent -especially the breakfasts and every member of staff we met was friendly and helpful. I do have to say a special thank you to Ken who ran the brasserie with a good natured efficiency which is rarely seen even in the best hotels. The 'OGH' as it's known locally isn't inexpensive but I would certainly stay again (but I would book a bigger room ).
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Beautifully converted into a comfortable elegant hotel. Lovely heated outdoor pool and a great spa- well equipped and spotless. Food was excellent , especially breakfast. Staff universally friendly and helpful. Looking forward to my next visit
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My partner and I recently visited Guernsey, me for the first time and my partner for the second time. I discovered that Guernsey is a beautiful island made even better by this superb hotel. Our room was really lovely and the bed a joy to get into and less of a joy to leave in the mornings! The food was excellent and the staff always friendly, courteous and helpful. We took our car and the car valeting was a joy. Just a couple of minutes notice and our car would appear outside like magic! We will certainly be visiting again.
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Old Government House is perfectly positioned in the lovely town of St Peter Port although there are hills to climb. The staff were very welcoming and our stay was delightful. We had a room with an excellent view and a balcony. The ensuite facility was on the small side.
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We stopped by the Old Government House Hotel and Spa for a drink and afternoon tea. The property was amazing. While we were there, the font desk manager Andi gave us a tour of the hotel...wow...I wish I would have stayed here.
The staff was awesome. The location is beautiful. The afternoon tea was great.
Thanks!
The staff was awesome. The location is beautiful. The afternoon tea was great.
Thanks!
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What a lovely hotel. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was amazing, immaculately clean and very luxurious. We enjoyed leisurely breakfasts in the Brassiere and delicious cocktails in the Crown bar. The service was not always fast but efficient and unhurried. A truly relaxing experience. We had a fantastic stay.
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What a wonderful hotel, from the moment you step through the door to the end of your visit. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff. The rooms are all to an extremely high standard with wonderful decor. Lots of places to sit in the lounge area or garden. It's very nostalgic and is like stepping back in time. Would definitely recommend and return.
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We stayed here in September 16 and had a really lovely time. We travelled with a small dog who was able to stay with us in the room along with being loaned a dog bed and bowl plus having treats and a toy left for her. The staff made us feel settled and we couldn't have asked for more. A beautiful sea view from our balcony along with a lovely welcome drink made our stay that extra special! For a hotel that focuses completely on the customer, whether they have children, dogs or are solo, this gem of a hotel, just a few steps from the main shopping area of St Peter Port is a must!
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We love Guernsey and 'The OGH' as it is known locally. After some consideration of other hotels we decided to return, for our 5th visit, to The OGH. Not much has changed since our last stay except a really convivial enlarged bar. It was needed since it is a popular watering hole. This new facility continues albeit in a more contempory style the 'Gentlemens' Club' ambiance.
Our room, albeit one of their smaller ones was spotless, comfortable and the en-suite larger than in many hotels.
The public spaces, landings, terrace, garden, lounge, bar and restaurant are all lovely spaces in which to linger, relax and enjoy. Not a place to rush.
All the staff are friendly and helpful. However we did feel on this visit the standard of service in the restaurant was not quite as good as it was. A shame as that was a star quality which we hope will be restored.
Our room, albeit one of their smaller ones was spotless, comfortable and the en-suite larger than in many hotels.
The public spaces, landings, terrace, garden, lounge, bar and restaurant are all lovely spaces in which to linger, relax and enjoy. Not a place to rush.
All the staff are friendly and helpful. However we did feel on this visit the standard of service in the restaurant was not quite as good as it was. A shame as that was a star quality which we hope will be restored.
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The sense of being enfolded in an elegance redolent of earlier times is irresistible, and this is a hotel which gradually impresses more and more. The cosmopolitan staff are helpful and willing, and we were impressed with the warmth of our reception. There were occasional unfortunate glitches for members of our group, and the fire alarm saga will remain long in our annals (the management's response to the inconvenience was exemplary). Food and service were excellent, as was our room - the generous space and delightful marine views came at a considerable price, however. We did not have time to sample the pool and spa - all of which looked very good, with most attractive grounds.
There is a real sense of style and quality - just a tad more consistency would make this a real star.
There is a real sense of style and quality - just a tad more consistency would make this a real star.
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I decided to take a short trip to Guernsey having never visited the Island and having looked at the Old Government Hotel before as a possible place to stay decided that this was the hotel for my taste and what a wonderful experience it was. I had a Queens Room which was excellent, spotlessly clean with a very spacious, comfortable bed. The staff could not do enough to make my stay just right. The breakfast was very appetising and freshly served and both the Brasserie and Curry Room offered food of a very tasty quality, beautifully cooked to the highest standard. Would definitely return.
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