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 September 2018, Wings247 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
If an old skool Grand Hotel sounds like it would be dated, careworn, and stuffy, think again.
Our 'luxury queen' room was somewhat smaller than you might expect from the name, but we soon settled in. The bed was big and comfortable, and the aircon was amazing - so we were able to sleep really well. However, the over-the-bath shower needed updating.
I'll never forget coming down to breakfast on the first day. The restaurant area was stunning...and then they showed us to a table outside under the olive trees! Even in September it's the perfect way to start your day. The food was pretty good too.
The service is worthy of a special note. It's very formal (everything is done properly), but it's never stuffy, snooty or patronising. The staff were ALL friendly and very helpful, but always said & did exactly the right thing. Genius.
At OGH they don't just get the basics spot on. The attention to detail is amazing. Every day they had at least one treat or surprise for us.
Go on, treat yourself. You deserve it.
Our 'luxury queen' room was somewhat smaller than you might expect from the name, but we soon settled in. The bed was big and comfortable, and the aircon was amazing - so we were able to sleep really well. However, the over-the-bath shower needed updating.
I'll never forget coming down to breakfast on the first day. The restaurant area was stunning...and then they showed us to a table outside under the olive trees! Even in September it's the perfect way to start your day. The food was pretty good too.
The service is worthy of a special note. It's very formal (everything is done properly), but it's never stuffy, snooty or patronising. The staff were ALL friendly and very helpful, but always said & did exactly the right thing. Genius.
At OGH they don't just get the basics spot on. The attention to detail is amazing. Every day they had at least one treat or surprise for us.
Go on, treat yourself. You deserve it.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2018, codge85 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
I stayed at the Old Government House at the end of May. I've been meaning to write this review for some time.
We had quite an eventful weekend in Guernsey, involving me falling over on a cliff and quite badly fracturing my leg. On our return to the hotel the staff were immediately attentive, checking which room we were in and offering (we didn't need to request) a change of rooms so that we had a room near to the lift. We also received a telephone call that evening to request if they could bring any food up to the room and went out of their way to be helpful.
The customer service was absolutely faultless and I'll definitely stay again
We had quite an eventful weekend in Guernsey, involving me falling over on a cliff and quite badly fracturing my leg. On our return to the hotel the staff were immediately attentive, checking which room we were in and offering (we didn't need to request) a change of rooms so that we had a room near to the lift. We also received a telephone call that evening to request if they could bring any food up to the room and went out of their way to be helpful.
The customer service was absolutely faultless and I'll definitely stay again
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In September 2018, Binki said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This was my second visit to The OGH and it’s obvious what the hype is all about. This is a proper 5 star hotel and everything that comes with it. The service is outstanding and as for the food, it’s the best I’ve every tasted. The executive chef ‘Robert’ is a total perfectionist and came past to check everything was how it should be. I would highly recommend a visit.
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In October 2018, Alan W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Arrived at hotel,glass of bubbly and they even parked car for us.
Took our case to the room.
Had a lovely room with seaview as requested.
Nothing too much trouble,got tickets for Herm day trip for us as well.
Service first class,food very good.
Told them it was our wedding anniversary and they decorated bed and left cakes and bubbly as a surprise.
Would give this 5 stars.
Would also like to say thank you to Andrew going above and beyond with first class service.
Many thanks for a lovely weekend ogh
Took our case to the room.
Had a lovely room with seaview as requested.
Nothing too much trouble,got tickets for Herm day trip for us as well.
Service first class,food very good.
Told them it was our wedding anniversary and they decorated bed and left cakes and bubbly as a surprise.
Would give this 5 stars.
Would also like to say thank you to Andrew going above and beyond with first class service.
Many thanks for a lovely weekend ogh
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In October 2018, Caroline A said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
A big thankyou to graham .Emily .the lady who made us coctails .the service and the meal was delicious ..the tea room is equisite and i will be back next year ..i loved visting here with my son ..see you next year caroline astley
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In October 2018, looe97 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Just had a 3 night break to Guernsey staying at OGH. We have stayed there before and it is still an excellent hotel with nice rooms, good food and very friendly staff. The room we were allocated was a little small so we asked for a bigger room which they organised straight away with no extra charge. Our new room was excellent. The other factor for staying at OGH is it's closeness to the main street of St. Peter Port.
We will stay there again in the near future.
We will stay there again in the near future.
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In October 2018, Anthony N said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Just returned from a long weekend spent at this wonderful hotel. Staff were excellent, going out of their way to be helpful and friendly - everything from parking the car to their care when my wife twisted her ankle, including volunteering a bucket of ice for the swelling. The building preserves some nice period features, including a beautiful lobby. The Brasserie is particularly attractive. Excellent breakfasts and afternoon teas, with the hotel participating in Guernsey’s Tennerfest in October, making a three course evening meal very affordable (£20 a head).
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