Local Reviews
In May 2012, 5Star_Service_Seeker said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed here a couple of years ago and it was great but now it is totally brilliant!!
The staff are so friendly and attentive and the restaurants are really special. We loved the location, the staff, our room and the entire experience.
Highly recommended.
The staff are so friendly and attentive and the restaurants are really special. We loved the location, the staff, our room and the entire experience.
Highly recommended.
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In May 2012, sankei2513 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This is our 3rd time at the OGH We went for my 65th birthday Once again arrival
to departure was top rate The management and staff made my birthday really special
Food was also excellent We see you again next year
to departure was top rate The management and staff made my birthday really special
Food was also excellent We see you again next year
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In May 2012, KJH999 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Stayed here a few times and have never had any problems. Staff are always helpful and hotel is clean and tidy. I never feel like I'm getting value from the hotel this time was no exception as it was more than I would usually pay for a London hotel.
I ate in the restaurant which very nice. Good service and good food.
The location is actually pretty good, just a short walk up the hill from the high-street.
I've rated it average, because there isn't a "Good" category and I don't think its Really Good.
I ate in the restaurant which very nice. Good service and good food.
The location is actually pretty good, just a short walk up the hill from the high-street.
I've rated it average, because there isn't a "Good" category and I don't think its Really Good.
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In May 2012, Tracy372 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
What a beautiful hotel, I was there for work and did not arrange it, but so want to go back and pay my own money to go! Well worth every penny. The location is fabulous so close to the port you can almost touch the picture postcard view! Wow what a great place.
I very stupidly left my 2 phone chargers in the room after I had checked out and Phillipa on the front desk, was fantastic. She arranged for them to be dropped off to me in guernsey as part of another journey they were doing. Now that is service. Thank you For being so helpful and loved the hotel! Will come back personally soon.
I very stupidly left my 2 phone chargers in the room after I had checked out and Phillipa on the front desk, was fantastic. She arranged for them to be dropped off to me in guernsey as part of another journey they were doing. Now that is service. Thank you For being so helpful and loved the hotel! Will come back personally soon.
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In June 2012, anne a said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Meeting with old school friends from many years gone by, we all have fond memories of Guernsey and wanted to meet in the centre of the island. Having stayed at this hotel previously, we were yet again delighted with the hotel. The staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The food and ambience in the restaurant were superb. The location of the hotel is ideal for being able to wander out for a short walk as long as you are aware there is a steep hill to be climbed! All in all I would highly recommend this hotel to people of all ages for a wonderful short break.
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In June 2012, ProspectGeoff said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This really must be the best hotel in Guernsey, and if there is a better one anywhere in the Channel Islands I would like to know.
Nothing is too much trouble, rooms are comfortable and service is excellent. The food is of high quality. So if I make any criticisms they are only made with complete excellence as the default.
Some rooms are not as large or have as good bathrooms as others. There are many stairs to climb, even although there is a lift to most levels and what may appear to be on the first floor , can be higher up than one numbered on the second floor. However, if a change of room is requested, the best room at the same price will be offered and kept for you, even if you are out for the day. With a high number of footmen, the costs are necessarily high and so are the prices, but when you stay in a hotel of this quality the price should be forgotten.
Nothing is too much trouble, rooms are comfortable and service is excellent. The food is of high quality. So if I make any criticisms they are only made with complete excellence as the default.
Some rooms are not as large or have as good bathrooms as others. There are many stairs to climb, even although there is a lift to most levels and what may appear to be on the first floor , can be higher up than one numbered on the second floor. However, if a change of room is requested, the best room at the same price will be offered and kept for you, even if you are out for the day. With a high number of footmen, the costs are necessarily high and so are the prices, but when you stay in a hotel of this quality the price should be forgotten.
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In June 2012, WGS55 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My wife and I enjoyed 5 nights in this delightful hotel, which is just a short walk from the harbour and shops in St Peter Port.
Our Seaview King room was spotlessly clean, had a very comfortable bed, and a bathroom having both a bath with shower head and shower cubicle.
This was our second stay at the OGH - when we were there last year the hotel had just achieved 5* status - and we can certainly confirm that this rating continues to be well deserved.
The muti-nationality staff we had contact with were all very friendly, helpful and efficient- and clearly very well trained.
Breakfast is a mix of a well stocked and extensive cold buffet, and freshly prepared cooked food if wanted - and very good indeed.
We had dinner in the Brasserie most evenings, and again there was a wide choice, with the food and service being first class.
A most enjoyable hotel!
Our Seaview King room was spotlessly clean, had a very comfortable bed, and a bathroom having both a bath with shower head and shower cubicle.
This was our second stay at the OGH - when we were there last year the hotel had just achieved 5* status - and we can certainly confirm that this rating continues to be well deserved.
The muti-nationality staff we had contact with were all very friendly, helpful and efficient- and clearly very well trained.
Breakfast is a mix of a well stocked and extensive cold buffet, and freshly prepared cooked food if wanted - and very good indeed.
We had dinner in the Brasserie most evenings, and again there was a wide choice, with the food and service being first class.
A most enjoyable hotel!
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In June 2012, Coolesfamily said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
In general the "OGH", as it's known locally, was excellent. There seem to be many, many staff in the bar and restaurant, but that's a good thing as during our stay they were attentive and we were never kept waiting. The Brasserie was excellent for breakfast and dinner, the prices were believable (£30 for a decent Malbec over dinner wasn't bad, for example) and the bar was a relaxing place to sit and read the paper over a cold libation. We spent a very pleasant couple of hours by the pool too - it's a real sun trap and well located. Finally the spa is super - the jacuzzis, steam room, sauna and chill-out area are excellent, and the staff at the beauty salon are friendly and good at their jobs.
The location of the hotel is convenient and it's an easy walk to and from most of the places you'd want to go (and the bus service around the island is also comprehensive, which is useful).
The "room debate" was the only downside: everything was super, except for the size (or lack thereof). The moment we checked in the receiptionist noted that the room was quite small. We were offered an upgrade which was available "because they'd had some cancellations" (yeah right), at which point a pre-printed upgrade list was produced with a flourish (and a £92 per night supplement). We declined and pointed out that £184 extra for a two-night stay was rather a lot, noting that if they'd suggested, say, 30 quid a night we'd have snapped it up (and it'd have been a simple £60 extra profit for them). Oh, and when we commented on how lovely the room shown in the brochure at Reception is, we were told: "Ah, that's not available any more, the owners have moved into it".
So yes - go to the OGH and you'll have a lovely time. But have a word with them about the size of the room when you book and see what deal they'll do you; it'll save you the nonsense of the "we've had a cancellation" conversation!
The location of the hotel is convenient and it's an easy walk to and from most of the places you'd want to go (and the bus service around the island is also comprehensive, which is useful).
The "room debate" was the only downside: everything was super, except for the size (or lack thereof). The moment we checked in the receiptionist noted that the room was quite small. We were offered an upgrade which was available "because they'd had some cancellations" (yeah right), at which point a pre-printed upgrade list was produced with a flourish (and a £92 per night supplement). We declined and pointed out that £184 extra for a two-night stay was rather a lot, noting that if they'd suggested, say, 30 quid a night we'd have snapped it up (and it'd have been a simple £60 extra profit for them). Oh, and when we commented on how lovely the room shown in the brochure at Reception is, we were told: "Ah, that's not available any more, the owners have moved into it".
So yes - go to the OGH and you'll have a lovely time. But have a word with them about the size of the room when you book and see what deal they'll do you; it'll save you the nonsense of the "we've had a cancellation" conversation!
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In June 2012, Armor44 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We spent à wonderful time at OGH: people are nice, helpful and really wish that your journey is good. The room was cute, clean and confortable, the breakfast is simply fantastic as well as the fine cuisine restaurant "the governor". The hotel is located in an ideal position in centre town with a splendid view on st. Peter port harbour! You have a car? No problem: they take care of it.
Really all was almost perfect. We will keep a wonderful remenbering of our stay at OGH for out 1st wedding anniversary.
Thank you to all the team!
Yann & Caro
Really all was almost perfect. We will keep a wonderful remenbering of our stay at OGH for out 1st wedding anniversary.
Thank you to all the team!
Yann & Caro
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In June 2012, Cathy B said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We have just returned from a wonderful anniversary break, this is not our first visit and as usual we were made to feel very special from the moment we entered the building. Lots of little extras were provided to make our stay extra special which we so appreciated.
The staff are first class and the food wonderful. We will certainly be returning next year.
Cathy
The staff are first class and the food wonderful. We will certainly be returning next year.
Cathy
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