Local Reviews
In August 2016, 742garyt said about Les Cotils
Hotel les coutils superb friendly clean rooms spotless bar and restaurant brilliant best steak ever staff friendly had cake for my birthday thanks Gary jersey
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In September 2016, 647valeriew said about Les Cotils
We stayed here as on the website it looked great and stated that all rooms had recently been refurbished. Well if they had they must of forgot ours and put us in the worst room available. It was very, very small you could not swing a cat in it, dark and dingy, paper peeling off the walls and black marks on the ceiling. It had no outlook so not the garden or lovely sea views just a brick wall. On the plus side the restaurant evening meal was lovely, staff very pleasant and it is very easy to get into town just very steep to get back up. So make sure you are fit.
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In March 2017, Ijslj said about Les Cotils
I did quite a lot of research before selecting this hotel as my base for working on Guernsey and I am not disappointed. The hotel is in a beautiful location and spotlessly clean through out (with a lot of it newly refurbished). The staff have been incredibly helpful from the outset ( even paying my taxi bill when I discovered I had no cash 😬on arrival). Every day I have witnessed staff going out of their way to give guests a better experience. There is a reasonable selection for breakfast with all hot food made to order and the restaurant in the evening has been good too. Although currently using the hotel for business I have been so impressed I plan to take my family there very soon. It is next door to a leisure centre with a pool, tennis courts, and skate board park and there are plenty of football nets near by to. That said without peaking over a wall you would never guess as the hotel grounds are so tranquil with fabulous views! I don't think the hotel website quite reflects how lovely it is!
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In March 2017, SteveJ420 said about Les Cotils
Stayed here while doing some work on the island. It's still a Christian retreat as well as a hotel and has a certain charm lacking in many large hotels.
It's a short walk from the centre but it's all uphill so a taxi may be best with heavy luggage.It probably rates as a 3 star hotel but has a quiet location and a lovely view over to the channel: perfect if you want peace and quiet.
The facilities are quite standard, no gym or pool but there are lovely quiet rooms to get away from it all.The staff are very friendly and quick to help with any problems.
Just don't take the single rooms. Mine was very small and had an equally tight shower room. The bed was like sleeping in a hammock the mattress was so worn!That aside I chilled out here and had a great run round the local area in the eve.
It's a short walk from the centre but it's all uphill so a taxi may be best with heavy luggage.It probably rates as a 3 star hotel but has a quiet location and a lovely view over to the channel: perfect if you want peace and quiet.
The facilities are quite standard, no gym or pool but there are lovely quiet rooms to get away from it all.The staff are very friendly and quick to help with any problems.
Just don't take the single rooms. Mine was very small and had an equally tight shower room. The bed was like sleeping in a hammock the mattress was so worn!That aside I chilled out here and had a great run round the local area in the eve.
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In October 2017, DevonGolfers said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed at the OGH for 4nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary.The hotel is first class and well worthy of its five star rating.On arrival we were given a welcome drink whist waiting for the room to be ready.The reception staff were incredibly welcoming especially Michael and Stuart the porter.The staff at the OGH are amazing, never is anything too much trouble and the service is truly excellent.
We were in room 312 and although on the small side it was excellently appointed.Each night sweets were left on the bed with a complimentary local newspaper.On our anniversary when returning to our room we had a wonderful surprise, as on the bed there were cakes and a bottle of bubbly with the bed decorated with rose petals.This was a truly lovely gesture from the hotel and made a wonderful end to our day.
The food and service at breakfast was second to none,it was so incredibly organised.The hotel is ideally situated for walking to the harbour in St Peters Port.There is an outdoor bar called the Prince of Wales about 50 yards from the hotel where a pint of lager and medium glass of wine costs £7.40.There is a restaurant called the Crows Nest overlooking the harbour which is really excellent and extremely good value for money.
We felt that the Old Government House truly made us feel very special and we would not hesitate to return and encourage people that this is a truly wonderful hotel to stay in.
Our stay was booked through Guernsey Travel.com on a 4 nights for the price of three and this also included free transfers to and from the hotel and airfares.
We were in room 312 and although on the small side it was excellently appointed.Each night sweets were left on the bed with a complimentary local newspaper.On our anniversary when returning to our room we had a wonderful surprise, as on the bed there were cakes and a bottle of bubbly with the bed decorated with rose petals.This was a truly lovely gesture from the hotel and made a wonderful end to our day.
The food and service at breakfast was second to none,it was so incredibly organised.The hotel is ideally situated for walking to the harbour in St Peters Port.There is an outdoor bar called the Prince of Wales about 50 yards from the hotel where a pint of lager and medium glass of wine costs £7.40.There is a restaurant called the Crows Nest overlooking the harbour which is really excellent and extremely good value for money.
We felt that the Old Government House truly made us feel very special and we would not hesitate to return and encourage people that this is a truly wonderful hotel to stay in.
Our stay was booked through Guernsey Travel.com on a 4 nights for the price of three and this also included free transfers to and from the hotel and airfares.
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In October 2017, Frank W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed there for a week, last week. We had a King size room with sea view. The room was very good and comfortable. Bit of creaking floor from the room above when people walk around...at 6am. But only noticed on one day. Otherwise quiet room.
Excellently placed for walking into town.
Breakfast was good, in a nice bright dining room.
We ate in twice and food was good, once in the main dining room and the other night in the Curry Room.
Would stay there again. Oh yes must say all the staff were really friendly and helpful. We even got a postcard to home saying thank you for staying.
Excellently placed for walking into town.
Breakfast was good, in a nice bright dining room.
We ate in twice and food was good, once in the main dining room and the other night in the Curry Room.
Would stay there again. Oh yes must say all the staff were really friendly and helpful. We even got a postcard to home saying thank you for staying.
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In October 2017, nicolam_s said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed in the OGH hotel overnight. The hotel itself was luxurious and had all the amenities you'd expect from a 5 star. Excellent bar, good choice for breakfast, beautiful room. But the main reason for the 5 star review is for the service. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and it was clear that the hotel had many 'regulars' who were greeted as old friends. Such a nice atmosphere. But for me the staff went over and above when I made the silly mistake of leaving my mobile phone in the bar and realising just as I was walking onto the plane to come home! A simple phone call and I was reassured. My phone had been found and the hotel organised for it to be posted back to me special delivery - they even emailed me the tracking number and details so that I knew it was safe. What could have been a frustrating end to a lovely weekend was turned right around. Thank you OGH hotel!
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In October 2017, D J said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This was our 2nd stay at the Old Government House and it was even more enjoyable than last year.
On arrival the reception staff even remembered our dog’s name which made us feel welcome from the start.
Good selection and quality at breakfast with attentive and professional service.
A special thanks to Andi & Michael who always greeted us with a smile and went out of their way to make our stay special and we had the secure feeling that nothing was too much trouble.
Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Guernsey, for the luxurious hotel of course but more importantly the staff and service.
On arrival the reception staff even remembered our dog’s name which made us feel welcome from the start.
Good selection and quality at breakfast with attentive and professional service.
A special thanks to Andi & Michael who always greeted us with a smile and went out of their way to make our stay special and we had the secure feeling that nothing was too much trouble.
Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Guernsey, for the luxurious hotel of course but more importantly the staff and service.
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In October 2017, Peter B said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Lovely hotel and a nice location in the centre of StPeter Port. The food in the brasserie was superb, however the room and bathroom were a little small. Very pleasant staff and although we didn’t have it, the afternoon tea looked delicious.
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In October 2017, DMSCAD said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Stayed at the Old Government House (OGH) in St Peter’s Port for four nights, having booked a corporate rate through work.
Check in lasted all of one minute, just how I like it and I was shown to my room, room 324. Note there was no lift in my part of the building.
The room had a very large bed with a sofa, chair and table, desk, wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. The style was a bit old fashioned for me but everything was good quality, apart from the bath having a shower curtain (not very premium these days - most other high end hotels seem to have glass visors). The shower curtain smelt slightly mouldy.
Nice Clipper teas are provided with a tea pot. Good quality L’Occitane toiletries provided in the bathroom.
The turn down service in the evening brings a biscuit / sweets etc
Staff are good. I received a call soon after checking in asking if all was OK.
Having booked the corporate rate, I received four drinks vouchers on check in, one for every night of my stay.
Breakfast was on the whole good. There was a buffet of pastries, cheeses, meats, bread, cereals, yoghurts, fruits and juices. There is also a menu for items to be ordered from the kitchen. I tried the eggs royale (tasty but the hollandaise sauce was a bit watery), the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon (very tasty) and the full English (whilst nice, didn’t have beans so not a proper full English).
Service is the restaurant for breakfast is rather formal.
As OGH is part of Red Carnation Hotels, don’t forget to add your Virgin Flying Club number to your booking for currently 2,000 miles per night.
Overall, a very good hotel but old fashioned. Service in the restaurant is a bit too formal for me.
Check in lasted all of one minute, just how I like it and I was shown to my room, room 324. Note there was no lift in my part of the building.
The room had a very large bed with a sofa, chair and table, desk, wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. The style was a bit old fashioned for me but everything was good quality, apart from the bath having a shower curtain (not very premium these days - most other high end hotels seem to have glass visors). The shower curtain smelt slightly mouldy.
Nice Clipper teas are provided with a tea pot. Good quality L’Occitane toiletries provided in the bathroom.
The turn down service in the evening brings a biscuit / sweets etc
Staff are good. I received a call soon after checking in asking if all was OK.
Having booked the corporate rate, I received four drinks vouchers on check in, one for every night of my stay.
Breakfast was on the whole good. There was a buffet of pastries, cheeses, meats, bread, cereals, yoghurts, fruits and juices. There is also a menu for items to be ordered from the kitchen. I tried the eggs royale (tasty but the hollandaise sauce was a bit watery), the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon (very tasty) and the full English (whilst nice, didn’t have beans so not a proper full English).
Service is the restaurant for breakfast is rather formal.
As OGH is part of Red Carnation Hotels, don’t forget to add your Virgin Flying Club number to your booking for currently 2,000 miles per night.
Overall, a very good hotel but old fashioned. Service in the restaurant is a bit too formal for me.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk