Local Reviews
In October 2018, Daffyd06 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
A great experience with staff that couldn’t do enough for you.
A great selection of teas to choose from and staff willing to explain the different types.
A great selection of sandwiches and cakes and more than happy to do a vegetarian option.
Would recommend booking direct. The cruise party that came in only had half and hour, not enough time to enjoy and do the tea justice.
Would highly recommend.
A great selection of teas to choose from and staff willing to explain the different types.
A great selection of sandwiches and cakes and more than happy to do a vegetarian option.
Would recommend booking direct. The cruise party that came in only had half and hour, not enough time to enjoy and do the tea justice.
Would highly recommend.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2018, Sable1303 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We booked this hotel form 1st to 4th September 2018 for a family party of six to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. This is without doubt one of the best hotels I have stayed in. We all had wonderful rooms, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The breakfasts were great with a good selection of choice, my parents had lunch one day which they enjoyed. We had an evening meal in the restaurant which again was excellent and staff kindly presented my father with a birthday cake which was a lovely and unexpected surprise.
The outside terrace was lovely with comfortable furniture and as the weather was so nice we were able to have breakfast outside. I used the swimming pool on one occasion and it has to be the warmest pool I’ve ever been in. The hotel is in an excellent location although is a bit of a climb uphill from St Peter Port which may be problematic for any one with mobility problems but there are plenty of taxis which are cheap enough.
Last but not least, all the staff are fantastic, all have excellent customer service skills and they go the extra mile to ensure their guests have an enjoyable and relaxed experience. They presented my father with a birthday card which they had all signed and left their own little messages which made it very personal.
We all said we would like to return to Guernsey and stay in this wonderful hotel in the not too distant future. Thank you to all the staff who made this a special and memorable occasion.
The outside terrace was lovely with comfortable furniture and as the weather was so nice we were able to have breakfast outside. I used the swimming pool on one occasion and it has to be the warmest pool I’ve ever been in. The hotel is in an excellent location although is a bit of a climb uphill from St Peter Port which may be problematic for any one with mobility problems but there are plenty of taxis which are cheap enough.
Last but not least, all the staff are fantastic, all have excellent customer service skills and they go the extra mile to ensure their guests have an enjoyable and relaxed experience. They presented my father with a birthday card which they had all signed and left their own little messages which made it very personal.
We all said we would like to return to Guernsey and stay in this wonderful hotel in the not too distant future. Thank you to all the staff who made this a special and memorable occasion.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2018, gbryans2016 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Spent 4 nights here in September . Excellent hotel, great location just 10-15 minutes walk into St Peters Port harbour. Breakfasts were excellent as were the service and staff. I would fully recommend this hotel and hope to visit again soon
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In October 2018, peelite2015 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
On my third visit to the Duke of Richmond what can I say that hasn't been said before. After a delayed start to my holiday due to fog I Arrived to be welcomed by Elysia and the team on reception and after check in made my way to my King size superior room on the third floor . A side view of the port and the town provided interest at all times of the day.
Breakfast as usual was wonderful start to the day with an array of both hot and cold food.
Most evenings I ate in the Leopard Bar and Restaurant where I think the food and service would be hard to better. I particularly like fish and the chefs provide a great variety of fish cooked to perfection.Always interesting to watch the chefs at work through the glazed screen!
All the staff without exception were a credit and it was pleasing to be welcomed by Olga and the team.
I hope to be able to return 'home' in 2019 . Thanks for a lovely week.
Breakfast as usual was wonderful start to the day with an array of both hot and cold food.
Most evenings I ate in the Leopard Bar and Restaurant where I think the food and service would be hard to better. I particularly like fish and the chefs provide a great variety of fish cooked to perfection.Always interesting to watch the chefs at work through the glazed screen!
All the staff without exception were a credit and it was pleasing to be welcomed by Olga and the team.
I hope to be able to return 'home' in 2019 . Thanks for a lovely week.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2018, JulianM186363 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Difficult to find without a sat-nav so, if necessary, make sure you know exactly where you're going. Signage to any hotel in St Peter Port is conspicuous by its absence (as it is for any other visitor attraction if it comes to that). Parking at the hotel is limited. Make sure you understand how to pay for parking (which is good value) as are the buses. If you don't enjoy a long walk up hill be prepared to take a taxi.
Our room was on the small side so I wished we'd got a larger one
Our room was on the small side so I wished we'd got a larger one
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In October 2018, Caroline A said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
The welcoming i recieved was exceptional my room was amazing with a view that you could see St peters port .The staff made the stay to be delightful ..Georgio , anita , on reception are fabulous .sarah serving me breakfast as did andreas so welcoming.. will who served us dinner was so attentive and so pleasant Alex serving us coctails ..And so many more staff like room service who made my bed feel amazing everyday .stocked with tea coffee hot chocolate and shower products loccitane ..i could rave all day how much i loved the hotel and mirrors beautiful im coming back next year i miss breakfast already . The omlette was equisite as was the duke special ..evening meals perfect ..for me the staff make this hotel a 5 star they all were amazing the hotels postion is perfect and i loved the decor and attentive friendly staff cant wait to revisit ...caroline asley .
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2010, 186338Mandy said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This is a lovely hotel conveniently located in the heart of St Peter Port. The service was second to none and nothing was too much trouble. The staff clearly enjoy working here and it shows in their dedication to making our stay as comfortable as possible. Can highly recommend it and would love to go back sometime.
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In November 2010, PushingTheSenses said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
my company has an office close to the hotel and a corporate rate with them (which by the way is still pretty steep), so staying there seemed to be the most sensible thing to do. which leads me to the only really positive thing i can say about it - the best thing about the OGH is its location, an easy walk to the centre of town.
the impression of the hotel is best from the outside. a lot of effort seems to have gone into an apparently recent facelift of the facade. unfortunately, not so much effort was spent on the inside. while it may be historic and some of the public areas try to recreate the good old times, it is not executed in a nice way. rather than having a romantic and charming feel about it, it just seems old and grubby, as there is a strange kind of smell throughout the hotel which i can’t really describe, other than it just smells OLD. my room was not nice. though it seemed to have new furnishings, they were made to look old, which again gave it a rather tacky feel.
overall, i would say the hotel has a strange kind of 50s feel to it that may appeal to the elderly couples the hotel is so full of. and, what’s more, for the price they are asking i would be expecting a lot more!
breakfast is made to order only, which may be nice when you are on a holiday, but doesn’t really suit business travelers who are in a hurry in the morning.
if this is the best hotel in guernsey - so we were told - i am curious about the standard and value for money at the other ones!
the impression of the hotel is best from the outside. a lot of effort seems to have gone into an apparently recent facelift of the facade. unfortunately, not so much effort was spent on the inside. while it may be historic and some of the public areas try to recreate the good old times, it is not executed in a nice way. rather than having a romantic and charming feel about it, it just seems old and grubby, as there is a strange kind of smell throughout the hotel which i can’t really describe, other than it just smells OLD. my room was not nice. though it seemed to have new furnishings, they were made to look old, which again gave it a rather tacky feel.
overall, i would say the hotel has a strange kind of 50s feel to it that may appeal to the elderly couples the hotel is so full of. and, what’s more, for the price they are asking i would be expecting a lot more!
breakfast is made to order only, which may be nice when you are on a holiday, but doesn’t really suit business travelers who are in a hurry in the morning.
if this is the best hotel in guernsey - so we were told - i am curious about the standard and value for money at the other ones!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2010, laretal said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We have stayed here before and enjoyed it. Our room this time was large, beautifully decorated, well furnished and very comfortable. The service was very good and the hotel is located within easy walking distance of the centre and the front. It offers free wifi.
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In November 2010, ZizouandHarriet said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
I stayed at OGH for three nights with my sister and it was a wonderful experience. The room was spacious (we had upgraded to a sea-view room and it was definitely worth it) and the food in both restaurants was exceptional - particularly the degustation menu.
The staff were friendly and attentive. Massage in the spa was good. My only very slight criticism is that we had booked the Potato Peel Pie deal and this was meant to include a themed meal. The meal we had was delicious but nowt to do with the book! Never mind, it didn't spoil the weekend.
We hired a car for the weekend and the staff parked it for us, as apparently the car park is a really tight squeeze. What I would recommend if you're hiring a car is to pay the extra to have no excess on the insurance. I generally think hire car insurance is daylight robbery but I've never been so scared driving as down those narrow walled lanes! I'm used to whizzing round London. I didn't bang the car but my nerves were a bit worn down.
Anyway, back to the hotel. It is expensive but we had the three nights for two deal which made it more affordable and in any case, it was for a special weekend. And you get great service. I would definitely recommend OGH.
The staff were friendly and attentive. Massage in the spa was good. My only very slight criticism is that we had booked the Potato Peel Pie deal and this was meant to include a themed meal. The meal we had was delicious but nowt to do with the book! Never mind, it didn't spoil the weekend.
We hired a car for the weekend and the staff parked it for us, as apparently the car park is a really tight squeeze. What I would recommend if you're hiring a car is to pay the extra to have no excess on the insurance. I generally think hire car insurance is daylight robbery but I've never been so scared driving as down those narrow walled lanes! I'm used to whizzing round London. I didn't bang the car but my nerves were a bit worn down.
Anyway, back to the hotel. It is expensive but we had the three nights for two deal which made it more affordable and in any case, it was for a special weekend. And you get great service. I would definitely recommend OGH.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk