Local Reviews
In October 2018, Legin55 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed five nights at OGH for a big wedding anniversary. We had a super stay.
There were a couple of niggles:
- Room service was a bit flakey and we ended up going to the restaurant ourselves to get fresh milk for our afternoon tea on our balcony.
- The Curry Room was shut for all our five nights which was a shame as I was very much looking forward to this. Although we probably could have ordered from the curry menu, as we were already eating in the restaurant six times, we decided to pass.
However there were many more plus points:
- Great location just above the shops and with a bike rack close by if you're exploring the island by bike (this was great)
- Comfortable bed and bedroom with a small hallway useful for leaving walking boots etc away from the carpet. Decoration perhaps rather traditional but made up for by the balcony.
- Small but nicely warm bathroom with plenty of fast hot water if you fancy a bath
- Excellent breakfast; good fruit, cereal and cooked to order hot stuff as well as a hot buffet. Thank you Mr Alessandro.
- Good housekeeping and turndown service. Nice homemade biscuits in a box!
- Helpful staff including concierge Andrew, house manager Zory and the ladies at reception.
Plus the thing that made it very special for us: a balcony with great views across the harbour to Herm, Jethou and Sark and, on a clear day, also Alderney, Jersey and France! You know you are in the Channel Islands! I watched and photographed four sunrises and, at the end of the afternoons, we had tea on the balcony. You can actually open and close the balcony so that, on a wet or cold day, you can still enjoy the view.
Overall it was a great few days. We did two days cycling, a day on Sark, a day walking and a day in town with an OGH cream tea. We ate at four restaurants in town and thoroughly enjoyed the October 'tennerfest' (more accurately 'twentyfest'!). So if this appeals to you, do consider the OGH - it's even on a Potato Peel Pie walk but I wont say why....
There were a couple of niggles:
- Room service was a bit flakey and we ended up going to the restaurant ourselves to get fresh milk for our afternoon tea on our balcony.
- The Curry Room was shut for all our five nights which was a shame as I was very much looking forward to this. Although we probably could have ordered from the curry menu, as we were already eating in the restaurant six times, we decided to pass.
However there were many more plus points:
- Great location just above the shops and with a bike rack close by if you're exploring the island by bike (this was great)
- Comfortable bed and bedroom with a small hallway useful for leaving walking boots etc away from the carpet. Decoration perhaps rather traditional but made up for by the balcony.
- Small but nicely warm bathroom with plenty of fast hot water if you fancy a bath
- Excellent breakfast; good fruit, cereal and cooked to order hot stuff as well as a hot buffet. Thank you Mr Alessandro.
- Good housekeeping and turndown service. Nice homemade biscuits in a box!
- Helpful staff including concierge Andrew, house manager Zory and the ladies at reception.
Plus the thing that made it very special for us: a balcony with great views across the harbour to Herm, Jethou and Sark and, on a clear day, also Alderney, Jersey and France! You know you are in the Channel Islands! I watched and photographed four sunrises and, at the end of the afternoons, we had tea on the balcony. You can actually open and close the balcony so that, on a wet or cold day, you can still enjoy the view.
Overall it was a great few days. We did two days cycling, a day on Sark, a day walking and a day in town with an OGH cream tea. We ate at four restaurants in town and thoroughly enjoyed the October 'tennerfest' (more accurately 'twentyfest'!). So if this appeals to you, do consider the OGH - it's even on a Potato Peel Pie walk but I wont say why....
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In October 2018, Paul T said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
I have been here many times but have not written a review before. For business meetings in Guernsey this is definitely the place to stay, not least for its convenience. The staff are lovely. The lounge is a great place for a drink and the wines from the South African Bouchard Finlayson estate are exceptionally good. The winery is owned by the Red Carnation Group, the owner of the hotel.
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In October 2018, ROYnJOY said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
EVERYTHING as excellent as all the other “Excellent” reviewers have stated. After we had checked in (room 204) we passed reception and Emily asked if everything was alright, I remarked the room was superb but not the most spacious we’d ever stayed in. An upgrade was soon arranged to Room 132, bigger but decorated in drab suede wall covering. After the long journey to get to Guernsey we settled down for an early night, it was then we discovered the room overlooked the kitchens and the 2 extractor fans ran until 10.45PM and started at 5.45AM. Another change to room, 323, PERFECT, QUIET, SPACIOUS and SUPERBLY decorated.
Throughout our whole stay, ALL the staff we encountered were excellent, if we needed to know anything or need help, by coincidence, it always seemed Jaro was right there..
Throughout our whole stay, ALL the staff we encountered were excellent, if we needed to know anything or need help, by coincidence, it always seemed Jaro was right there..
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In November 2018, Meander44439309766 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed for four nights in early October and were very impressed with the level of service provided to the guests. Our room had very nice amenities. The restaurant is very nice and we enjoyed dining there. One evening there was wedding reception with live music and we received a handed delivered note from the manager informing us of the event and hoping that we wouldn't be disturbed. Keep up the great level of service that you provide to your guests!
R & K from California
R & K from California
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In November 2018, JaneA1957 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Enjoyable first visit to this lovely hotel in a pretty and peaceful location. Excellent service by friendly staff who went out of their way to help. Comfortable, good-sized room with a pretty view of the harbour from an enclosed balcony. Delicious food in the Brasserie. Wonderful Spa treatment. I would recommend this hotel and hope to be back soon.
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In December 2018, maweb31 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This was a one night stop during a business trip and I wished I could have stayed longer. Charming old school type hotel. Room is comfortable with a view, bar area nice and an excellent breakfast menu.
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In January 2019, LauraJo35 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
First trip to Guernsey and can’t rate this hotel highly enough. The service and quality was second to none. Only a 1 night stay but wished I could have stayed longer. Staff are really quite extraordinary. Friendly, professional and can’t do enough for you. If you are going to Guernsey, this is the hotel to stay at, great location too.
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In January 2019, SarnianTraveller said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Our planned short stay of two nights at OGH was unfortunately cut short by 50% because of bad weather. And consequently we missed the celebratory purpose of our visit. However, the service we received at the hotel was exemplary and breakfast in the brasserie, both as to food and service, excellent. I chose the continental option from the buffet and my wife the full English. And the view of the islands beyond - the visibility had fortunately cleared by then - provided a wonderful backdrop.
We didn't have dinner at the hotel as we met a group of friends elsewhere in Town but mention must be made of the unfailing assistance given to us by the young Frenchman at the door.
Our only criticism was that our room seemed rather "tired" and that it was a bit small. But on the plus side it was only for one night and we were generously only charged for one night, not the two we had booked. Thank you to all at OGH for putting a smile on our faces a during a weekend that otherwise had its disappointments!
We didn't have dinner at the hotel as we met a group of friends elsewhere in Town but mention must be made of the unfailing assistance given to us by the young Frenchman at the door.
Our only criticism was that our room seemed rather "tired" and that it was a bit small. But on the plus side it was only for one night and we were generously only charged for one night, not the two we had booked. Thank you to all at OGH for putting a smile on our faces a during a weekend that otherwise had its disappointments!
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In January 2019, North-Fire said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Stayed in a sea view room with a balcony, which gave us an incredible view over the harbour and out to Herm. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 was the bathroom, which was ridiculously small with a bizarre set up requiring you to almost step over the toilet to get into the shower/bath. We thought that it would have been difficult for anyone with slight mobility issues to have actually used the shower at all. The room although small was lovely and the views were stunning. The spa was lovely with a wide range of treatments available and staff who were well trained and attentive.
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In January 2019, morton said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
I have only good to say about our stay. Everyone on the staff went out of their way to
make us comfortable,and took of every possible need.
It was as if we were the most important people in the hotel.
The room was fantastic. Very clean and well taken care of.
The staff was helpful ay every moment, asking us if we needed anything before we could ask.
we were overwhelmed, since we never had this in any other hotel ( and we have traveled widely)
make us comfortable,and took of every possible need.
It was as if we were the most important people in the hotel.
The room was fantastic. Very clean and well taken care of.
The staff was helpful ay every moment, asking us if we needed anything before we could ask.
we were overwhelmed, since we never had this in any other hotel ( and we have traveled widely)
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