Local Reviews
In September 2018, Nick14541 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The location is great, just a few minutes walk to the quay, with all its restaurants and attractions. Then the outstanding service both downstairs and upstairs which is welcoming, friendly and good in every way. We had a room with a balcony and good views to the sea which we enjoyed.
Breakfast is really good, we were lucky with nice weather and could choose to eat in the Brasserie or in the garden immediately outside it. Prompt, polite service and very comfortable surroundings. We also used the garden area later in the day, really nice.
For part of our stay we had a rental car and the hotel whisked it away from the front door and parked it for us every time, great service.
The WiFi is very good as is the air conditioning including in our room. The pool area is well kept with drinks etc available.
Now a couple of niggles, it’s an old building and it’s reasonable to have the decor in the rooms in keeping with its age but my personal view is that our room could do with a restyle: chairs and curtains matched well while the wall mirror had a very ornate black surround which didn’t really go with the brown furniture: tables didn’t match, bedside drawers just about opened, and although the room was very clean & everything worked, it could have been so much nicer with a bit more attention and maybe different wall decor (pictures, mirror not the wall covering itself which was fine) and furniture.
We ate dinner in the Brasserie twice, the second time we enjoyed listening to the pianist who was very good. It’s quite expensive and the first time one of the pork chops was pink in the middle, possibly not cooked through while the second time the dishes were not as the waiter described, resulting in a generous refund & free after dinner drinks.
A nice touch was a hand written postcard after we got home hoping we had enjoyed our stay. Yes, we did.
Breakfast is really good, we were lucky with nice weather and could choose to eat in the Brasserie or in the garden immediately outside it. Prompt, polite service and very comfortable surroundings. We also used the garden area later in the day, really nice.
For part of our stay we had a rental car and the hotel whisked it away from the front door and parked it for us every time, great service.
The WiFi is very good as is the air conditioning including in our room. The pool area is well kept with drinks etc available.
Now a couple of niggles, it’s an old building and it’s reasonable to have the decor in the rooms in keeping with its age but my personal view is that our room could do with a restyle: chairs and curtains matched well while the wall mirror had a very ornate black surround which didn’t really go with the brown furniture: tables didn’t match, bedside drawers just about opened, and although the room was very clean & everything worked, it could have been so much nicer with a bit more attention and maybe different wall decor (pictures, mirror not the wall covering itself which was fine) and furniture.
We ate dinner in the Brasserie twice, the second time we enjoyed listening to the pianist who was very good. It’s quite expensive and the first time one of the pork chops was pink in the middle, possibly not cooked through while the second time the dishes were not as the waiter described, resulting in a generous refund & free after dinner drinks.
A nice touch was a hand written postcard after we got home hoping we had enjoyed our stay. Yes, we did.
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In September 2018, loopbay said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My husband and I recently spent three nights at The Old Government House Hotel and enjoyed every minute there. It is beautifully decorated and the service is everything one could wish for -- even down to the young staff member who knocked on our door shortly after our arrival to ask if we'd like her to unpack for us. Part of the fun staying there was finding our way around the maze of corridors and stairs and finding one interesting public room after another. I'm not sure that if one were extremely handicapped this would be a plus, however. The meals we ate at the hotel were delicious from breakfast to dinner. The view from the dining room looking out at the garden was a joy also. I am very sorry that I don't have a photo to post showing the green and white decor of the dining room looking out at the green lawn of the garden with the many gorgeous red geraniums. The hotel is very conveniently located for exploring the shops and restaurants in St. Peter Port. High marks all around! I can't comment on the value for money, because we were part of a very small touring group and this was prepaid as part of a package.
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In September 2018, Peter L said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The hotel seems to be a somewhat out of the centre of St. Peter Port but in reality it is a very short walk into town. All reception and other staff we met were super helpful and pleasant, and helpful without being obsequious or demanding tips, etc. Parking is no problem as the hotel lets you pull up to an offloading area and then will valet park it for you in their small, but sufficient, car park.
The room was comfy, quiet, and very well maintained.
We did not stay for lunch or dinner - as there were plenty of options in the town and we were looking to experience as much variety as possible during our visit. The menus, however, seemed very appealing.
We stayed at the OGHH for two nights at the start of our first experiment with travelling with our dog. The hotel could not have been more accommodating, even going so far as to pre-install a lovely dog bed in the room. There was no problem bringing the dog to the outside terrace for breakfast or taking her across the road to a small park when nature called in the middle of the night.
In our 16 night trip, the 2 nights at OGHH really stood out. I cannot recommend this hotel more strongly.
The room was comfy, quiet, and very well maintained.
We did not stay for lunch or dinner - as there were plenty of options in the town and we were looking to experience as much variety as possible during our visit. The menus, however, seemed very appealing.
We stayed at the OGHH for two nights at the start of our first experiment with travelling with our dog. The hotel could not have been more accommodating, even going so far as to pre-install a lovely dog bed in the room. There was no problem bringing the dog to the outside terrace for breakfast or taking her across the road to a small park when nature called in the middle of the night.
In our 16 night trip, the 2 nights at OGHH really stood out. I cannot recommend this hotel more strongly.
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In December 2016, The_OO said about St Pierre Park Hotel
My stay here was very good. The staff at the reception desk were extremely polite and helpful when checking-in and checking-out. My room was very comfortable and quiet and breakfast was tasty with a wide choice. Sadly I was not here long enough to see the grounds or try the swimming pool or gym.
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In January 2017, MDKiwi said about St Pierre Park Hotel
Stayed here on a business trip for one week. The place is a little isolated, and despite the good intentions of staff, not really up to scratch. The decor is old and in need to updating, and the heating does not work very well - which might be ok for the warmer months, but during December with temperatures close to zero I froze most of the time, as did others traveling with me. There is a supermarket close by which is very handy.
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In January 2017, lizl974 said about St Pierre Park Hotel
Room outdated and very cold! Hairs on bed linen and drain plugs full of hair!
Front Reception staff excellent as are Concierge and Bar staff. However, Restaurant staff were very variable and showed more interest in learning English than serving us and clearing tables. A few had distinctly bad attitudes which is most unfortunate. One morning we had to return the haddock at breakfast as it smelt foul. The Manager took it away without either apologizing or explanation.
Front Reception staff excellent as are Concierge and Bar staff. However, Restaurant staff were very variable and showed more interest in learning English than serving us and clearing tables. A few had distinctly bad attitudes which is most unfortunate. One morning we had to return the haddock at breakfast as it smelt foul. The Manager took it away without either apologizing or explanation.
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In January 2017, Margaret C said about St Pierre Park Hotel
The hotel was clean and we found the breakfast excellent. Dinner was of good quality but the dining room was deserted. The main problem was the bed; soft if one sat on it but hideously lumpy and uncomfortable to sleep on. The website boasts 'Hypnos Lansdowne cashmere mattress for a great night’s sleep' which remains a mystery, or not all the beds in the hotel are as advertised Bathroom was well equipped and spotless. Didn't use the spa but it looked amazing .
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In January 2017, nanpim2016 said about St Pierre Park Hotel
We cannot speak highly enough of this hotel and its staff. No matter what your age, you are made to feel very welcome. Nothing was ever too much trouble. I have a garlic allergy and that was completely catered to, something I am not used to. The room was clean, quiet and had lovely views over the lake. The bed made it really difficult to get up in the morning due to it being so comfortable! All in all, having had a challenging year, this was the perfect antidote. Thank you very much to all the staff at this lovely hotel. We shall certainly be returning.
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In January 2017, Graham N said about St Pierre Park Hotel
This is a first class accommodation, great rooms, location and most of all great staff.
They were so focused on attention to detail for the guests. My wife has a garlic allergy, and this was taken on board by all staff, so that at every meal time,there was no fuss. She was assured all the dishes were, freshly prepared, and could be garlic free.
This is such a change from many locations where the response is "Chef has already prepared the dishes and they include garlic" so its the plain chicken or the fish !!
The staff were just exceptional, friendly, courteous and very professional.
This was a Christmas stay, but they still put on trips, organised games and thoroughly looked after their guests.
No hesitation in returning here.
They were so focused on attention to detail for the guests. My wife has a garlic allergy, and this was taken on board by all staff, so that at every meal time,there was no fuss. She was assured all the dishes were, freshly prepared, and could be garlic free.
This is such a change from many locations where the response is "Chef has already prepared the dishes and they include garlic" so its the plain chicken or the fish !!
The staff were just exceptional, friendly, courteous and very professional.
This was a Christmas stay, but they still put on trips, organised games and thoroughly looked after their guests.
No hesitation in returning here.
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In January 2017, Dominic B said about St Pierre Park Hotel
We travelled to Guernsey to see my new grandson along with my son and his fiancé.
We stayed at the St Pierre Park and cannot fault the hotel, staff or the facilities.
Nothing was too much trouble and the newly refurbished spa was fantastic especially the outdoor jacuzzi! The restaurant was well run with a wide selection of choices for breakfast (we were staying B&B ) and the staff were attentive but in a relaxed manner.
I would not hesitate to stay there again!
One Wor of warning...... There are road closures and diversions on certain roads to and from St Peter Port makes it awkward to get to the hotel by car from the town but that's not the hotels fault.
We stayed at the St Pierre Park and cannot fault the hotel, staff or the facilities.
Nothing was too much trouble and the newly refurbished spa was fantastic especially the outdoor jacuzzi! The restaurant was well run with a wide selection of choices for breakfast (we were staying B&B ) and the staff were attentive but in a relaxed manner.
I would not hesitate to stay there again!
One Wor of warning...... There are road closures and diversions on certain roads to and from St Peter Port makes it awkward to get to the hotel by car from the town but that's not the hotels fault.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk