Local Reviews
In December 2015, Jill W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Our first time away for Xmas and Guernsey, what a good choice. We had a very relaxing break, the food was fantastic, all the staff very friendly and the customer service was excellent. We will be returning! Everything was well organised from the moment we arrived till we left, the hotel is in a position to walk into St Peter Port. We will be returning and plan to do some day trips to Herm and Sark.
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In December 2015, lorraine569 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Stayed for a week and the food, ambience and staff were wonderful. Really well decorated and comfortable in both the guest suites and lounges. The Dining room looks over the port and it is lovely to have breakfast on the lawns.
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In December 2015, GuernseyForager said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Thank you so much to the head chef and his team for making our staff party so special. We learnt so much and had a great deal of fun. Excellent tuition and service. I really didn't have to organise much at all except make sure that we all turned up. We all left with a bag of secret spice mix and a curry recipe to take home. I tried mine today - Turkey curry. Although I'm afraid I loaded the leftovers onto a homemade pizza and smothered it in cheese! Oopsy but yum!
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In December 2015, JackieH said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We chose the OGH for our first ever Christmas away and were very pleased with choice.
We had a sea view king room with a balcony overlooking the rooftops and harbour. The balcony was enclosed, with an electric window which could be lowered to open it. With the very mild weather we were able to enjoy the open balcony for the great views.
The room was very comfortable, clean and well appointed with tea/coffee. The bathroom was small but adequate, although it was tricky to run a bath rather than a shower as you needed to reach a long way round the shower screen. Lovely toiletries.
The public areas were beautifully decorated for Christmas and the service from all staff we encountered was excellent. We arrived Christmas Eve and very much enjoyed the set menu dinner in the brasserie, which is quite small and intimate. Lunch on Christmas Day was served in the much larger function room next door. We were delighted to be given a table in the main window overlooking the sea view. The food was again good, but I was a bit disappointed that one of the two choices for a starter course had also been on the Christmas Eve dinner menu. Similarly the veloute served as an amuse bouche reappeared in another dish later in the meal. We also found the beef a little bland and unseasoned, but overall the meal was very enjoyable. Service was excellent - the staff remembered the wine we had enjoyed the previous evening. The meal was very leisurely and we were too full to visit the evening buffet included on the Christmas package!
Breakfast was excellent, particularly the fresh fruit selection.
The hotel offers valet parking, which is great as the front entrance is on a narrow street. It's a short walk to the shops and restaurants as well as the seafront. We hired a car to explore the island a little, but the hotel's Christmas package included a car to and from the airport if required. Another nice touch was a Christmas stocking hung on our door for Christmas morning with some small gifts and sweets.
We visited the small spa area which has a sauna, steam room and two jacuzzis - we had it to ourselves, which was lovely. We also booked a massage each and were very pleased with them.
Overall we very much enjoyed the atmosphere and quality of service at the OGH and we would definitely return.
We had a sea view king room with a balcony overlooking the rooftops and harbour. The balcony was enclosed, with an electric window which could be lowered to open it. With the very mild weather we were able to enjoy the open balcony for the great views.
The room was very comfortable, clean and well appointed with tea/coffee. The bathroom was small but adequate, although it was tricky to run a bath rather than a shower as you needed to reach a long way round the shower screen. Lovely toiletries.
The public areas were beautifully decorated for Christmas and the service from all staff we encountered was excellent. We arrived Christmas Eve and very much enjoyed the set menu dinner in the brasserie, which is quite small and intimate. Lunch on Christmas Day was served in the much larger function room next door. We were delighted to be given a table in the main window overlooking the sea view. The food was again good, but I was a bit disappointed that one of the two choices for a starter course had also been on the Christmas Eve dinner menu. Similarly the veloute served as an amuse bouche reappeared in another dish later in the meal. We also found the beef a little bland and unseasoned, but overall the meal was very enjoyable. Service was excellent - the staff remembered the wine we had enjoyed the previous evening. The meal was very leisurely and we were too full to visit the evening buffet included on the Christmas package!
Breakfast was excellent, particularly the fresh fruit selection.
The hotel offers valet parking, which is great as the front entrance is on a narrow street. It's a short walk to the shops and restaurants as well as the seafront. We hired a car to explore the island a little, but the hotel's Christmas package included a car to and from the airport if required. Another nice touch was a Christmas stocking hung on our door for Christmas morning with some small gifts and sweets.
We visited the small spa area which has a sauna, steam room and two jacuzzis - we had it to ourselves, which was lovely. We also booked a massage each and were very pleased with them.
Overall we very much enjoyed the atmosphere and quality of service at the OGH and we would definitely return.
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In December 2015, Lynn M said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms, great food and service. It's a shame I was there for only one night, however it's a place I'd definitely I'd like to go back to, however I'd try and arrange for better weather - it was December though.
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In January 2016, tracker66_11 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
From arriving at the OGH all the staff was excellent very helpful and friendly , room 220 was over looking the port and sea with a exceptional view, the room was very comfortable with out standing decor. Breakfast was very good with a great range of food to choose from, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for any of the staff .
There is no doubt that the OGH is the best hotel in Guernsey and would recommend anyone to stay here, definitely 5*
There is no doubt that the OGH is the best hotel in Guernsey and would recommend anyone to stay here, definitely 5*
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In January 2016, andorsworld said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This location is a return for our dear friend, who celebrated a milestone birthday during our stay. From the moment we arrived, through every moment of our stay, service was exquisite.
The hotel accomodated us for large gatherings, a fabulous birthday dinner, a even more fabulous wine testing paring and whiskey tasking from the famous David (top notch!!)
The hotel property was gorgeously decorated for Christmas and with the outmost attention to detail. The room was beautiful with great bathroom amenities. Very lovely.
Great memorable stay!!
The hotel accomodated us for large gatherings, a fabulous birthday dinner, a even more fabulous wine testing paring and whiskey tasking from the famous David (top notch!!)
The hotel property was gorgeously decorated for Christmas and with the outmost attention to detail. The room was beautiful with great bathroom amenities. Very lovely.
Great memorable stay!!
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In January 2016, Everab said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Very nice location and lovely place. Although decoration was not my style, it was very comfortable and very well maintained.
Extremely clean (they even disinfected the TV remote!) and they have lots of details to pamper you in the room, including great bathroom amenities.
Breakfast was very good and the restaurant in general was good.
I definitely recommend this hotel.
Extremely clean (they even disinfected the TV remote!) and they have lots of details to pamper you in the room, including great bathroom amenities.
Breakfast was very good and the restaurant in general was good.
I definitely recommend this hotel.
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In January 2016, DianneGash said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The room the food the staff, everything was just for the guest's enjoyment. I could not fault it in any way. It was a little expensive for 3 of us with dinner, bed and breakfast and one being a child but we definitely got value for money.
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In January 2016, wrighty57 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
40th Anniversaryweekend. From the moment we walked through the door our stay became magical.
Andi greeted us at reception and gave us keys to our superb, perfectly clean king size bedroom. She looked after us beautifully throughout our stay.
Later during the stay we met Garath the assistant manager who made us very welcome and ensured our stay had everything we could have hoped for.
We had room service with perfect sandwiches, we had afternoon tea also superb.
A great breakfast and on our anniversary a complementary glass of champagne .
We had dinner in the Brasserie which actually is a very nice restaurant and the meal was absolutely fantastic.My wife thought it one of the nicest she had ever ate.
Spa visit had all we needed.
We Then met the manager Mr Andrew Chantrell and told him how we felt about our stay and we were once again treated like VIP's. All round brilliant weekend.would highly,highly recommend and we would love to come during the summer to take advantage of the alfresco dining and pool. Not only the Best in Guernsey but I would suggest one of the best anywhere. Wrighty57
Andi greeted us at reception and gave us keys to our superb, perfectly clean king size bedroom. She looked after us beautifully throughout our stay.
Later during the stay we met Garath the assistant manager who made us very welcome and ensured our stay had everything we could have hoped for.
We had room service with perfect sandwiches, we had afternoon tea also superb.
A great breakfast and on our anniversary a complementary glass of champagne .
We had dinner in the Brasserie which actually is a very nice restaurant and the meal was absolutely fantastic.My wife thought it one of the nicest she had ever ate.
Spa visit had all we needed.
We Then met the manager Mr Andrew Chantrell and told him how we felt about our stay and we were once again treated like VIP's. All round brilliant weekend.would highly,highly recommend and we would love to come during the summer to take advantage of the alfresco dining and pool. Not only the Best in Guernsey but I would suggest one of the best anywhere. Wrighty57
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