Old Government House Hotel & Spa
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I have stayed here on more than one occasion & have found attention to detail lacking on more than one occasion. I think guests should be offered refreshment on arrival..many will have travelled some distance to get here. My request for champagne to be delivered to the room was not honoured despite it being ordered several days in advance and finally, the requests made on the hotel pre arrival form were overlooked.
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Our annual visit this year was much earlier in the year than normal(march rather than september)and did not disappoint.apart from the usual immediate friendly welcome from the staff(old and new friends)the highlight had to be the newly introduced FIVE DAYS OF FLAMBE which has been introduced to The Brasserie restaurant.featuring a different course each night wednesday to sunday,cooked to order in the centre of the restaurant.having watched and been entertained by this fantastic feature,needless to say the anticipation and aromas eminating left us drooling.our empty plates once eaten were testiment to the quality and cooking technique of all involved.
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Just returned from OGH. Worth all of it's 5 stars without being ostentatious. Staff so very helpful, especially with my father who has mobility issues. The hotel even arranged a mobility scooter ready for his arrival. The rooms were beautiful. We were in a studio suite which was very spacious and very glamourously decorated. The bathroom was huge! We had views over towards Candie Gardens. My parents were in the Centenary Suite (house suite). This again was beautifully decorated and huge, it had fantastic sea views over the Port. The hotel was only a 2 minute walk to the High Street shops and 5 minutes to the harbour. We ate in both restaurants which were very different. The Brasserie food was more traditional, very good though, service was brilliant. The Curry House was very colonial, wonderfully decorated. All of us agreed it was the best curry we had ever eaten, well worth the money. We all had an afternoon tea which was expensive but beautifully presented and very tasty in a sumptuously decorated lounge. My son used the gym which was good. I would definitely recommend this hotel, we had a good deal with 3 nights for the price of 2.
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We have just returned home having spent four nights at the OGH. Wonderful from the start and the staff extremely friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be returning. Very handy for the town as just a short 2 minute walk.....downhill! We had a wonderful view of the port from our room which is featured up above. The most comfortable bed in the world and we wanted to take the bathroom home with us. Would highly recommend this hotel and worth paying that little bit extra. Missed out on afternoon tea and the Indian restaurant so will have to return soon.
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You are guaranteed a warm welcome when visiting the OGH in St Peter Port. An absolutely beautiful luxury 5 star hotel with wonderful staff and attention to detail. Nothing is ever too much trouble and whether it is just a quick drink at the bar, a meal in a choice of restaurants, or an overnight stay you will be spoilt from the moment you enter the building. It is an experience not to be missed - although a bit on the higher price side of things - always a pleasure to frequent. Their Curry nights are very interesting and the service is impeccable.
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I came here for my 14th birthday party which included a night in 3 suites with 8 of my friends and my parents, along with afternoon tea, dinner, breakfast, and full use of the spa and massages. What an amazing experience with wonderful staff and a fabulous night sleep.
Would recommend however this is costly, but well worth it because the service is impeccable. This deserves to be no.1 on trip advisor especially as it is the first, and only ever 5 star hotel on guernsey.
Would recommend however this is costly, but well worth it because the service is impeccable. This deserves to be no.1 on trip advisor especially as it is the first, and only ever 5 star hotel on guernsey.
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Just had a wonderful time in this hotel. We went there to celebrate my husbands bday. It was lovely. As a surprise we receive a bday cake...delicious btw. Staff provided an amazing service. Always smiling, friendly and professional. Fantastic place to stay. Well done!!!
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We have just returned from spending Easter at the Old Government House Hotel and Spa.
Without exception, all the staff went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made us feel very special.
Our room, with a sea view was lovely.
The meals we had in the brasserie were delicious and the service excellent.
We finished off our stay by having afternoon tea in the lounge. This was a perfect ending to a wonderful stay and we hope very much to return soon
Without exception, all the staff went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made us feel very special.
Our room, with a sea view was lovely.
The meals we had in the brasserie were delicious and the service excellent.
We finished off our stay by having afternoon tea in the lounge. This was a perfect ending to a wonderful stay and we hope very much to return soon
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Many thanks to all at the OGH who made our recent stay with them one to remember. We have just returned from a few days away with some friends to celebrate two birthdays and all of us agreed that, although the bedrooms were a little small, the staff were brilliant and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. What made the stay even more special was the delivery of cards and cakes on the appropriate days. Most unexpected but very thoughtful. The public rooms are well appointed and very comfortable, the breakfasts were delicious with a large selection available. We will definitely return to the OGH when we next visit to Guernsey.
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Huge thanks to all at the OGH for making a visit to celebrate two birthdays - that of my husband and his best friend which are a day apart - so special. The service at the hotel is clearly exemplary as a matter of course but it was ramped up even further for the birthday boys with the delivery of two lovely cakes and cards on the requisite days. A lovely touch which was much appreciated by us all. We cannot recommend the hotel highly enough - the public rooms are lovely, our bedrooms were small but perfectly formed and the breakfasts were wonderful. The very special icing on the cake however, and the reason for our excellent rating, is the staff. Everyone we came into contact with was warm, friendly and could not have done more for us. Special mention must go to PJ for looking after us so well and Dominika on reception who started our visit so well with a lovely tour and huge smile. Make a point of visiting the Spa as well. My massage from Anneka was one of the nicest I've ever had and the four of us thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon sheltering from the rain by enjoying all the facilities. All in all, a great break and we will definitely be back next time we come to the island.
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We stayed for 4 nights (should have been 6 but flights cancelled due to snow) at the Old Government House Hotel. Had a lovely room with a sea view over St Peter Port to see Herm and Sark in the distance. The staff were excellent, they couldn't do enough for us. We ate one lovely evening meal in the Brasserie and also one in the Governors Restaurant, which server Indian food. Both meals were really good and the service again was excellent.
Breakfast is great in the Brasserie with views out over St Peter Port. The food was well prepared and promptly served.
We also had some treatments in the Spa that is well designed beneath the hotel. There is a good sized gym but only an outdoor pool that is not open this time of year. There are two jacuzzi's and both sauna and steam rooms.
It is only a short walk down hill to get to the town centre where ther are many restaurants. We had a great meal at Le Nautique Restaurant (down the steps next to Boots then turn right), as recommended by someone in the hotel. This had great food and a view out over the harbour.
Luckily we had really good weather for March but the hotel does keep a stock of umbrellas that you can borrow if walking into town.
Overall a really great hotel, probably one of the best in St Peter Port.
Mark & Barbara
Breakfast is great in the Brasserie with views out over St Peter Port. The food was well prepared and promptly served.
We also had some treatments in the Spa that is well designed beneath the hotel. There is a good sized gym but only an outdoor pool that is not open this time of year. There are two jacuzzi's and both sauna and steam rooms.
It is only a short walk down hill to get to the town centre where ther are many restaurants. We had a great meal at Le Nautique Restaurant (down the steps next to Boots then turn right), as recommended by someone in the hotel. This had great food and a view out over the harbour.
Luckily we had really good weather for March but the hotel does keep a stock of umbrellas that you can borrow if walking into town.
Overall a really great hotel, probably one of the best in St Peter Port.
Mark & Barbara
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We actually had booked a Classic room which we found to be too small as the only space to walk in the room was around the 3 sides of a very big high bed with 3-4 feet of space. The bed was too big for that room.The room did not have a safe nor a mini fridge. I thought it was overrated to call it a Classic room and it felt very claustophobic. I asked if we could have a bigger room. The reception immediately gave us a complimentary upgrade and the new room was very comfortable. The staff are extremely helpful, very accomodating, we were treated very well and they made sure we were happy staying there. The food in the Brasserie was delicious. I don't usually eat at Indian restaurants (as I am good at cooking Indian food myself) but I have to say the food in the Curry Room was one of the BEST Indian food that we have had. We will definitely stay there again and hopefully book a slightly spacious room. Everyone working there had big smiles and were very attentive.
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We had two rooms with an adjoining hall as we took two children. It was all very safe and the children felt really comfortable. The rooms were lovely. The staff could not have been more helpful with making the children and us feel very welcome. They provided a DVD player and DVDS so the children could watch films in the room. My husband arranged a few surprises over the weekend for my birthday and the staff were fantastic at not only keeping the secrets but also making me feel very special, thank you to all of them.
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My husband and I visited the OGH Hotel in February for a Valentine's treat. And what a treat it was. Our room was beautifully furnished, immaculate and had a stunning sea view. The service was fabulous and our stay was managed seamlessly from arrival to departure. We dined at the Brassserie one evening and had a really top notch meal. I'll confess to having enjoyed a few cocktails at the bar too, and no matter how hard I tried to find a bad one, could not find fault there either! We booked Spa treatments and thought these were excellent. I can truly say that this is one of the very best hotels that I've had the pleasure of visiting. For a short break, Guernsey is a really great place to escape, though do expect to pile on a few pounds because there so many great places to eat (and drink)!
Top rate staff, beautiful decor, great food and a superb location. I will be back...
Top rate staff, beautiful decor, great food and a superb location. I will be back...
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We stayed for three nights (Friday-Monday) and had a fantastic break at this hotel; I went with my family to celebrate 3 of our birthdays (mine, my mum’s and my dad’s). My parents had last visited The OGH 25 years ago and they noticed significant changes. We loved our rooms which were very comfortable and I thought that they had been decorated with great attention to detail. I think mine was the nicest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in; other hotel rooms seem a bit bland in comparison now! I really enjoyed using the hotel spa, I found it very relaxing. I thought the service was exceptional, nothing was too much trouble and all of the staff seemed to know that my sister was flying in on the Saturday as a surprise for my parent’s birthdays. They were very well informed and kept my secret so as not to spoil the surprise! They also make the best cocktail I have ever had which is a Raspberry Cosmopolitan and one I would highly recommend tasting! My parents were delighted by their experience of our trip and my mum said that our stay “couldn’t have gone any better”. I would luv to stay there again and I hope I get the opportunity to do so in the future.
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Second visit to OGH, the attention to detail is brilliant, lots of little special touches, friendly helpful staff, excellent service and very comfortable accommodation. Both restaurants offer a very high standard of cuisine, excellent breakfast menu hot and cold dishes spoilt for choice. If wanting spa treatments I would book before hand to get time slots required. Would definitely highly recommend.
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This was our third stay at OGH, after our honeymoon and a previous Christmas. We hope to be back again for another Christmas soon!
From the moment of arrival, OGH staff ensured we were looked after. We stayed for five nights with a sea view (great despite awful weather) and balcony and ate every dinner at the hotel (we don't manage lunch after the fantastic breakfasts), either in the Brasserie or The Curry Room at Governors and were delighted with each meal.
The gym is well-equipped with friendly staff, we rarely saw other guests or members in the spa/sauna area and had lovely massages.
The one issue we had was very quickly resolved with the General Manager who couldn't have been more helpful.
OGH is expensive (to us at least!) but very good value for money for a special treat. I hope it's not too long before we're back again.
From the moment of arrival, OGH staff ensured we were looked after. We stayed for five nights with a sea view (great despite awful weather) and balcony and ate every dinner at the hotel (we don't manage lunch after the fantastic breakfasts), either in the Brasserie or The Curry Room at Governors and were delighted with each meal.
The gym is well-equipped with friendly staff, we rarely saw other guests or members in the spa/sauna area and had lovely massages.
The one issue we had was very quickly resolved with the General Manager who couldn't have been more helpful.
OGH is expensive (to us at least!) but very good value for money for a special treat. I hope it's not too long before we're back again.
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Stayed in superb room for New Year. Huge bed that was very comfortable. En suite was immaculate. Staff very attentive. Price included an excellent Sunday brunch with live band. All very civilised for £188.
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The first time we have visited Guernsey and the first time we have stayed at OGH. The Hotel is fantastic - and we have stayed at a number of five star places across Europe and the UK.
From collecting us at the airport to taking us back at the end of three glorious days -the staff at OGH where superb.
It's a great hotel -no two rooms are alike - but the cleanliness and facilities are consistently excellent. I have never known such a friendly and attentive bunch of staff -they seem to be able to read your mind and before you have even asked for something -its ready! If you are wanting a peaceful, luxurious break , fed good food , chill out in a spa -this is the place. We wanted to take the beds home-we are going back in the summer .-
From collecting us at the airport to taking us back at the end of three glorious days -the staff at OGH where superb.
It's a great hotel -no two rooms are alike - but the cleanliness and facilities are consistently excellent. I have never known such a friendly and attentive bunch of staff -they seem to be able to read your mind and before you have even asked for something -its ready! If you are wanting a peaceful, luxurious break , fed good food , chill out in a spa -this is the place. We wanted to take the beds home-we are going back in the summer .-
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A special weekend in a superb hotel.
Do try the Indian Restaurant located in the hotel. And let the chef choose wines to complement your meal ...... you won't be disappointed !
The rooms were comfortable, and while we had problems with the signal for the TV, the hotel management and staff could not be more attentive.
This was our first visit to this hotel and I am sure it will not be our last.
Do try the Indian Restaurant located in the hotel. And let the chef choose wines to complement your meal ...... you won't be disappointed !
The rooms were comfortable, and while we had problems with the signal for the TV, the hotel management and staff could not be more attentive.
This was our first visit to this hotel and I am sure it will not be our last.
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We have stayed at this hotel many times and have spent the last three Christmases here and have never been disappointed. The hotel is cosy and comfortable and the service is exceptional. Without exception the staff were friendly and helpful making our stay just perfect. We were made to feel most welcome by Harry-what a lovely man!
The beds are the most comfortable we have ever slept in and the food was superb. We can't wait for our next visit.
The beds are the most comfortable we have ever slept in and the food was superb. We can't wait for our next visit.
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This hotel is exceptional - because of its age and history, the layout is a bit higgledypiggledy - getting to my room was an adventure. The room was spacious, spotless and cosily warm without being suffocating - the windows can be opened, which is unusual these days, but it was a bitterly cold night so I didn't bother. I laughed when I saw the room was equipped with not one, not two, but three enormous fitted wardrobes. The bedding was super - a huge bed and lovely sheets. I loved the bathroom and the l'Occitaine toiletries. My only teensy irritation was that the shower cubicle was a little small, but hey, I wouldn't complain about it. I had to leave early for a 7.00 am flight and didn't expect breakfast because that service doesn't start until 7.00 am, but they had thoughtfully prepared an urn of coffee and a tray of pastries for early bird departures. We had a super meal in the bar - menu a bit limited and pricey, as were the drinks. The staff were without exception attentive, efficient and friendly. I can't wait to go back.
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We have just completed a short break in Guernsey staying at the Old Government House and cannot praise the quality of the service highly enough, without exception, each and every one of the staff was helpful and friendly, going out of their way to improve our stay in innumerable ways.
We ate in both the Brasserie and the Curry room - the food and wine were very good; breakfast was superb.
I don't know when I will be next back in Guernsey, but I do know where I will be staying when I do.
We ate in both the Brasserie and the Curry room - the food and wine were very good; breakfast was superb.
I don't know when I will be next back in Guernsey, but I do know where I will be staying when I do.
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Had dinner at this wonderful hotel on Monday November 19th 2012. What a wonderful place and had a great time.
Arrived and had predinner drinks, no pressure for time and had a relaxed time with the wonderful waiters looking after us.
Wanted a good romantic evening and thats just what we got. Thanks.
Arrived and had predinner drinks, no pressure for time and had a relaxed time with the wonderful waiters looking after us.
Wanted a good romantic evening and thats just what we got. Thanks.
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If you like high tea, then I would recommend the high tea at OGH, excellent sevice, we had the delux high tea, glass of champagne, selection of brown and white bread sandwiches, selection of cakes and scones with jam and cream, there was a choice of teas, or coffee my sister had orange juice she does not drink tea or coffee, no problem, the chocolate brownie was the best I've ever eaten, If you can't eat it all they put it in a small box so you can eat later on, I will be returning on my next visit to Guernsey for another tea will take my husband with me,
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