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.

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....

We arrived at reception to a very warm welcome and glass of sparkly.
Our car was promptly taken away to be parked and after checking in, our bags were taken to our room. We retired to the lounge to relax, enjoy our drink and wait for our friends.
We are very much 'old school' when it comes to hotels and the OGH certainly meets our requirements.
After meeting our friends we went to our rooms to settle in.
Unfortunately this was disappointing and the following observations were made:

Bedroom
* Room was very pokey
* Carpet near bed had a black mark on it
* Light bulb was flickering on and off every 5 minutes with another bulb not working at
all
* Floor had creaky floor boards

Bathroom
* Screw caps missing from the toilet base
* Window blind fixed to the window at an unusual angle
* Black mould on the grout in the shower cubicle
* Light bulb not working
* Toilet seat scuffed with black showing through

Whilst this might seem trivial to some it is the attention to detail that makes a hotel a 5 star in all areas.

Our evening meal was very good and at all times we found the staff to be warm, friendly, genuine and helpful. It was obvious that they had been thoroughly trained in customer care skills without going over the top.

Breakfast was good however our friend found what appeared to be the top of a plastic bag in her breakfast bowl as she was eating her fruit. When reported to the staff an apology was given immediately and the chef advised.

Overall we had a great 60th birthday stay and none of the points I have made spoilt our stay, however 5 star should be 5 star and we were paying 5 star prices.

This will not deter us from coming again (nor should it you) as we have had many great times here, however it wouldn't take much to address the points I have identified to make this hotel truly 5 star.

Booked as a short break treat for my husband's birthday, we were unlucky that the tail end of an Atlantic storm caused the crossing from Poole to be cancelled, but were lucky that we were able to switch to the next day and the OGH moved our booking to a day later-phew!

The hotel was really hard to find but only because the road was temporarily closed or it would have been a doddle, straight across the roundabout from the quay. The States of Guernsey closed roads all over the place every day of our stay which was really annoying as they didn't put proper diversions in place so we couldn't find some places we wanted to visit and the buses were rerouted as well- so beware if you are travelling out of season like us (although it was during Tennerfest when they are supposed to be attracting visitors-go figure!)The streets are crazily narrow so it was a good system they had in place where they park your vehicle for you, you just pull into the parking bay at the entrance.

The hotel is immaculate, fresh flowers, and lovely decor give a good first impression, the staff were very welcoming too. Our room was already available at 11am which was a welcome surprise after our rough crossing as was a glass of bubbly. Our King room had a really comfortable superking bed with plenty of big feather pillows as well as a special V pillow for my bad back(I had requested feather as they ask your preference before you stay as well as the back support pillow) The room was fairly large with extensive coffee making facilities, two armchairs, and a large dressing table. There is a safe, but no fridge, and plenty of mirrors everywhere. The bathroom was spotless with very fast very hot water, a really deep bath as well as a separate shower cubicle. I was really happy to find my favourite L'Occitane toiletries supplied. It also has a blue low-light for any night time visits! The curtains are really thick with black out material and also a black out blind behind, so with the comfortable bed I had great nights sleep.

The weather was too bad to use the pool but the grounds were very well maintained, and made for a lovely view at breakfast. Breakfast had a very extensive menu. The food was all freshly cooked and all very good except for the smoked haddock kedgeree in which I couldn't find a single flake (or flavour) of fish- surprising as this hotel has a good reputation for curries- it was just rice with onion and peas in curry sauce. A shame as this is one of my favourite dishes usually.

Service was excellent at all times. My husband was really chuffed to receive a birthday card and a plate of little cakes on the first evening, a lovely touch. The turn down service was excellent and meant we got two home made biscuits every night- so good I wished I could have bought some to take home! They also put a copy of the local paper in the room for you every day.

We had cocktails a couple of evenings and it was very good service, and no more expensive than you would pay at a restaurant, with the bonus of a plate of nibbles like olives and nuts. The music was a bit old fashioned in the pub/bar though. We didn't eat dinner here as the menu choices didn't appeal to us, and we wanted to try lots of the tennerfest menus in town, but we heard people saying how lovely the food was.

We would recommend this hotel to anyone, it is a 2 minute walk from the shops and restaurants in St Peter Port, the rooms are very comfortable, and the service is top notch with lots of nice touches, so we look forward to visiting some more red carnation hotels in the future as well as revisiting this one.

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).

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.

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

We stayed in September with our dog, and the sfaff were absolutely great with him. lovely room great food. would be back in a flash next year. Max could go anywhere with us in the hotel. Car brought to us when we needed it. Room was very clean and bright. All staff were very attentive.

We visited for a Sunday lunch and between 8 of us we had just about everything from a Club Sandwich to the Roast Beef. Very attentive staff, reasonable prices for the island's only 5 star hotel and an absolutely gorgeous setting. We'll be going back next time to stay for a weekend.

Stayed recently here at the OGH as part of a birthday present for my wife. There is little to add that hasn't already been said in other reviews, as the OGH gets just about everything perfect, but I'll give it a go. Booking was straightforward, and reception checked a few days beforehand that everything was covered. We arrived prior to our room being available (c. midday) but were checked in, luggage left with concierge, and taken to the lounge area and provided with a cool glass of fizz. Much appreciated!

Our room (111) was extremely spacious and spotlessly clean, with a good view out across the harbour and to the sea. All the usual items were provided, as you'd expect in a 5* hotel, complimentary water, quality bathroom products, dressing gown, slippers (too small tho!) etc. but the overall feeling was of quality and attention to detail.

On our first evening, as we had decided not to dine out, we ate in the OGH' Curry Room. Service was faultless and the menu, although set, included some really good options, and the food itself was well spiced, perfectly presented and very tasty. Would recommend.

Breakfast is provided in the bright and airy dining room, and again, service from all staff was just as you would require, attentive but not intrusive. There were many options available from the menu, but the fruit, English breakfast, toast and juice we had was just right, and perfectly cooked. A really pleasant, leisurely and ideal start to the day.

OGH is located about five mins walk down a slope in to St Peter Port, which has some good shops, and some OK. We toured the island via bus (but be aware, service once you get off to view /visit etc) is only about one bus every 45 mins and some bus stops are just `Bus` written on the pavement. Can recommend Castle Cornet in the harbour area, not so the Underground Hospital, which could be so much more with some investment. There are some good pubs and restaurants in the town, particuarly recommend Le Nautique, booking essential. The town gets really busy on Saturday night, and there are the usual boisterous crowds revelling...

Overall, we couldn't recommend OGH more highly. They have got everything right, from the service provided, quality of food and drinks on offer, to the hotel itself, including the grounds, the room(s) and the spa (a new experience for me!). We would definitely recommend this to anyone to stay here. Its not cheap, but neither is it overly expensive either for what is provided, and also what should be expected at a hotel of this level and quality, which is exceeded on all levels. Well done to OGH staff, management and Red Carnation group, as you've really hit the mark here. Top quality. Great location. This is ideal for a perfect relaxing and somewhat indulgent Guernsey break. We'll be back.

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

Stayed for 4 days on a group business trip and was very lucky to be in this hotel. The location is amazing and the view exceptional. The staff were of an extremely high standard and were extremely attentive. The hotel was a little dated in regards to decor but immaculate.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spent a really nice early evening on the small terrace. The staff were really friendly and super helpful. A bottle of Italian fix for £30 including nibbles. Watching the sun go down. Looking at the sea in the distance. A great start to a mini break

The Hotel is not on the seafront, and indeed the seafront at St Peter Port consists of end to end harbours where the rich and/or famous moor their boats. The hotel is old, and this shows as you become aware of limitations as you use, eg the wardrobe, the desk where the chair is too deep for sensible use as a writing table, the mottled mirror behind the bed and so on. The bathroom is good and towels and accessories (Occident) excellent. Most of all our luxury double room was small, and I hate to think how small a standard room would be. I had to park our cases under the desk or in the wardrobe. For the price I expect a larger room.
The hotel lounge is in the centre of the public spaces and does not have any outside windows. It also tends to become a thoroughfare for hotel staff and waiters, but it is here that you can enjoy a full cream tea (£30). If you are using the lounge for quiet reading you will probably find the lighting is good for this only in a couple of arm chairs.
The staff are excellent, every one. They are always smiling, constantly attentive, willing to give advice and share ideas for things to do. Breakfast is excellent, dinner less so. It is very pricey and there are some outstanding restaurants in town. That said the curry restaurant at OGH is cosy and the curries exceptional. We ate at Nautique and it really is a memorable fine dining experience of London quality without London prices. But you need to book well in advance...even advance of your visit to Guernsey! Dix Neuf is the other end of the scale, noisy and busy, but good portion meals at reasonable prices if that is how you like it.

If the weather is right there is good walking to be had along the cliffs, especially east and south. Be aware that these walks need stamina and are for experienced walkers. Don't miss the millenium tapestry, especially if you have an interest in creative embroidery. The pool looked inviting, and there is a gym. However, it is these extras to the hotel itself which increase the price of your bed and breakfast stay. That is worth considering if you do not use all that the hotel has to offer in this respect

We have stayed at many places over 50 years! This was the Best Experience ever, for us, in hospitality, service, facilities and quality of accommodation; The Brasserie Restaurant, in a beautiful setting, provided an excellent range for breakfasts and the one dinner we had was most enjoyable. We are looking forward to visiting again, even if it's just to sample the experience promised in the Curry Room!

Visited Guernsey for the first time and saw this hotel on Trip Advisor. Stayed for 4 nights. The OGH team have got excellent customer service to a fine art and they genuinely want you to enjoy your stay here. From the reception, concierge, staff in the restaurants and bars, to the cleaners they were faultless, nothing was too much trouble.

Loved the hotel, its old and full of character. Stayed in Room 315. Quite small but really had enough room. Good size bathroom with powerful shower within the bath and nice large fluffy towels.

We liked the area overlooking the square where we could sit and have a drink and watched the world go by. Also the pool was very relaxing.

Excellent location in St Peter Port, numerous shops and restaurants right on the doorstep. A few minutes walk to the harbour.

We had dinner in their Curry Room one evening. It was fabulous and a great atmosphere to dine in. We also tried their Brasserie one evening for dinner. Again fabulous food and a good choice.

So along with the hundreds of people who have rated OGH with ' Excellent', we join them and thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Thank you to all at OGH, we'll be back !.

Following a lovely long weekend in Guernsey with my Mum, I cannot recommend this hotel enough.
From the minute we arrived, the staff were friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was lovely with a great view over St Peter Port and the hotel is beautifully decorated with lots of lovely rooms to just sit and relax in. We had one rainy day but it was so nice to hang around and enjoy being at the hotel.
We ate in the Curry restaurant and the Brasserie and both were great.
Anyone going to the Old Government House is in for a treat.
Thanks to all of the lovely staff’ especially Zoe and Nelly on reception and Jaro and Gareth for your help and chats
Hopefully we’ll be back!

Lovely surroundings, very attentive staff, pleasant food.

We have experienced a couple of these on the mainland previously not so sure the overall experience matched.

Quite popular but not so sure we would recommend or return.

We have just returned from a wonderful four night stay at the OGH; this historic hotel richly deserves its 5 star rating. In short, I’d rate it as excellent in all respects: the rooms both public & the bedrooms, dining experiences, location, pool & garden and the staff are all first rate.
As this is a long review (and not all visitors will be residents and hence may only be interested in certain aspects e.g. dining) I will review different aspects of the hotel under subheadings which may help readers to find relevant information faster.

Food, Drink & Public Rooms
The OGH. has a number of restaurants and bars each with a different character & style of decoration. We enjoyed breakfast and two evening meals in the Brasserie. The website pictures really do not do justice to this light, airy restaurant – it is well decorated and attractive in its own right and commands lovely views over the hotel’s garden to the sea beyond. As the restaurant is tiered even those sitting towards the back still get a good sea view. If the weather is warm one can breakfast or take lunch outside in the garden. The food is excellent: well prepared, tasty, a good choice of dishes but not overly expensive. During our Friday night evening meal live entertainment was provided by a good pianist who played a well chosen repertoire – good to listen to but not so overpowering so that one could not have a conversation. Service in the Brasserie was superb in all respects, the staff are a real credit to the hotel: friendly, warm & approachable combined with being professional and efficient.
The OGH has an Indian Restaurant called ‘The Curry Room’ – it looked great and was decorated in a grand Victorian/Edwardian style. My husband does not care for Indian food so we did not eat here but I thought the menu sounded appetising.
If Al Fresco dining is desired one can eat in the Olive Grove – which specialises in lunches and afternoon tea. We did not eat here but it is certainly an attractive place to eat.
The Crown Club is another venue where one can obtain food and drinks – this is separated into a number of smaller, beautifully decorated, more intimate sections (both indoor and outdoor) to afford guests a little privacy. One can come here just for drinks, currently they offer many different types of gins – I only had time to try one of the many on offer, however, I enjoyed the experience. Food available in the Crown Club includes light lunches, afternoon teas & lighter, informal, evening meals. The bar is open to nearly 1 in the morning so one can pop in if one has arrived late at the hotel.
The Sir John Coward lounge is an elegant, comfortable room beautifully decorated in a Victorian style. Here you will find comfortable armchairs & coffee tables - it’s a good place to relax (board games and newspapers are available). I should imagine this room looks very cosy in winter as one can sit by the open fire. There is a lounge menu and staff always seem to be available to take your order, we chose to sit here for after dinner coffee and very pleasant it was too. Incidentally, the wrought iron gates at the entrance to this lounge were originally made for Cunard’s liner ‘The Mauritania’ built in 1906.
Although we were not attending a function we were able to see inside the ballroom – a lovely, spacious, well decorated room with beautiful chandeliers and, to crown it all, views over the sea – a lovely venue for a wedding or special party.

The Bedrooms
Parts of the OGH hotel date back to 1775 and in the intervening years has been extended a number of times which leads to the creation of a very interesting building. As the name suggests this really was an Old Government House only being converted to a hotel in 1858, therefore it should come as no surprise that, unlike a modern, purpose -built hotel where one bedroom looks much like another, the rooms here vary considerably in shape, size, decoration and hence price. If one reads the information on the website one finds that details about room size are crystal clear – if having a big room is really important to you then click on the button that says, ‘more information about the room’ and you will find its area in m2 so one can make an informed choice. We made the decision that having a large room wasn’t really important to us as we had come to visit the island not just sit in a bedroom and so we opted for the smallest and cheapest available rooms which were very economically priced but still provided all the furnishings & equipment one might expect in a hotel of this class plus gave us full, free access to all the amenities of the hotel. We think we made the right choice for us, yes the room was small but was beautifully decorated and had a wonderful view over the swimming pool to the harbour, town and sea beyond, I doubt we could have had a better view even from a more expensive room. What’s more I could still ‘see the sea’ when sitting up in bed enjoying an early morning cuppa! Although this was one of the cheaper rooms it still had free wifi, satellite TV, air conditioning, safe, plenty of storage space, full length mirror, bathrobes & slippers & a lovely bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room was clean, well maintained and serviced twice daily and complimentary water and Guernsey newspaper were provided plus a little treat of cakes or biscuits at bedtime. The bed was comfortable and we both slept well. On a practical note, in room 202 & possibly others too, you will need to flick the master light switch by the door in order to operate any of the other light switches in the room, this isn’t a problem once one knows about it but could lead to a belief that the lights in the room do not work. Furthermore, it should also be noted that I think we were lucky in obtaining a sea view room as I do not think all rooms in this category can offer this, however, bearing in mind one can always enjoy sea views from the hotel’s restaurants and bars this is no big issue.

Pool, Spa & Gym
The OGH has an outdoor pool in a sheltered, secluded area just beyond the garden. What is not apparent from the photographs is that the pool is clearly sectioned off into a shallow and deep section which is a useful safety feature if using the pool with little ones as one can set clear boundaries as to where they can go to prevent them getting out of their depth. We noted that a ball and a couple of children’s life belts were provided. The pool is heated so can still be used on chillier days. Although it is not a large pool my husband and I had it all to ourselves as most people were content to sit and sunbathe on the loungers provided around the pool edge. There are no life guards, however, there were two staff manning the pool area ensuring that there were plenty of fresh towels available for everyone and bringing drinks from the bar. We enjoyed a very pleasant time basking in the sun with a glass of wine (although the wine glasses used by the pool look real from a distance there is no need to worry about broken glass in the pool and surrounding area as they are actually made of plastic).
The OGH has a spa and gym in the basement – we did not use these so I cannot comment upon them, I believe they can be freely used by all hotel guests but are also open to members of the public for a fee.

The Staff
The staff are a real credit to this hotel: friendly, warm & approachable combined with being professional and efficient. Despite having to work long hours they still found time to be attentive and pro-active to one’s needs. Everyone from cleaners, gardeners, restaurant & bar staff through to the reception team seem to be working very hard to deliver really superb service. It is very difficult to single any staff member out but would like to say a special thank you to Gareth for always being attentive, Andrew for providing us with the history of the hotel, Elliott for being so friendly and informative and concierge, Jaro, for your very good advice as to where to go to research some of my family’s history ( if this interests you the the Priaulx library, in Candie gardens, is the place to go – many island archives, including old newspapers, are stored here and library staff are very willing to help you in your quest).

Location
The OGH is extremely well located for all the St. Peter Port (and indeed Guernsey itself) has to offer. The harbour, shops, Candie Gardens, museums and St. James concert hall are all very easily walkable from the hotel.
If arriving from the airport the taxi rank is directly opposite the airport entrance (bearing in mind the island is small, no taxi ride is likely to be overly expensive). If one crosses over the road one arrives at the bus stop where one can catch a number of buses to the town terminus of St. Peter Port, currently bus routes: 71, 91, 92,93, 94 & 95 will take you to town. The bus service is reliable and only costs £1.00 per journey and so this is an economic way to get from the airport to the hotel (or indeed to go anywhere else on the island). We chose to take the bus – it takes about 15 minutes to get from the airport to the town centre. We then walked to the hotel – we are two unfit, 60 somethings, who were carrying enough luggage for 5 days and it took about 10 minutes to walk up the hill to the hotel, it wasn’t a stressful walk. It should be noted that maps sometimes call St. Ann’s Place (where the OGH is situated) just Ann’s Place – they are the same, not separate streets.
If one arrives by ferry we noted that it would only take about 15 minutes to walk from there to the hotel,
Cars can be hired from the airport and the hotel has a small carpark, however, it is perhaps worth noting that St. Peter Port is very busy from a traffic point of view and parking places on the island can sometimes be hard to find. Furthermore, a number of Guernsey roads are very steep & narrow, (sometimes just the width of one car), this can make driving rather stressful so taxis or buses may be a more ‘restful’ option. If one does choose to bring a car the hotel staff will valet park this for you.

General Comments
The OGH is a truly superb hotel offering great facilities, personal service with charm and great attention to small details. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and if we were to visit Guernsey again it is extremely likely that we would return here. Our thanks go to all the staff for a memorable trip.