Local Reviews
In September 2014, Herb B said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My wife and I booked this as a last-minute break having never been to Guernsey before. Because it was last-minute we could only have a sea-view room for the first three nights of our stay and had to move into a side room for the last night. However the staff were very accommodating and the move was not a problem. In both rooms the beds were enormous and comfortable but did take up a lot of space as the rooms, which were labelled King, were not huge and quite full of furniture. Bathrooms are also quite small but very modern with good quality fittings.
The location is good being less thanten minutes walk down the hill to the centre of St. Peter Port (and a couple of minutes longer back up the hill) in a quiet road.
As the building is an old one converted to a hotel with more recent extensions, the layout is more higgledy-piggledy than a purpose built hotel. But we liked that and it was very interestingly decorated with period furniture and 1920's/30's cartoons and posters.
We had intended to have dinner at some of the restaurants in the town but actually ate all four nights in the Brasserie where the food was very good. If we had stayed much longer we would probably have wanted a little more choice as the menu is not over-long (the fish of the day was the same every night)
Breakfasts were excellent with lots of choice. The fresh fruit was very tasty (some apparently grown in the hotel's own garden) and there was a buffet for cold meats and pastries. Items off the menu such as kippers, haddock and the Full English, were cooked to order. A huge improvement on the chain hotels' hot buffets.
The outstanding feature of this hotel is the staff. All the ones we met, Reception, Concierge, Bar, Restaurant and Housekeeping, were, without fail. friendly, helpful and cheerful. We were more than pleased with the service we had from all of them and feel that they contributed a lot to how much we enjoyed our stay.
We highly recommend this hotel.
The location is good being less thanten minutes walk down the hill to the centre of St. Peter Port (and a couple of minutes longer back up the hill) in a quiet road.
As the building is an old one converted to a hotel with more recent extensions, the layout is more higgledy-piggledy than a purpose built hotel. But we liked that and it was very interestingly decorated with period furniture and 1920's/30's cartoons and posters.
We had intended to have dinner at some of the restaurants in the town but actually ate all four nights in the Brasserie where the food was very good. If we had stayed much longer we would probably have wanted a little more choice as the menu is not over-long (the fish of the day was the same every night)
Breakfasts were excellent with lots of choice. The fresh fruit was very tasty (some apparently grown in the hotel's own garden) and there was a buffet for cold meats and pastries. Items off the menu such as kippers, haddock and the Full English, were cooked to order. A huge improvement on the chain hotels' hot buffets.
The outstanding feature of this hotel is the staff. All the ones we met, Reception, Concierge, Bar, Restaurant and Housekeeping, were, without fail. friendly, helpful and cheerful. We were more than pleased with the service we had from all of them and feel that they contributed a lot to how much we enjoyed our stay.
We highly recommend this hotel.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2014, Pranay M said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This is a very comfortable hotel. We had a nice suite on the top floor (room 325). We liked that the bedroom did not have shared walls with any neighbours. The bed was huge, I'm guessing super kingsize or perhaps even bigger. This meant we had very restful, uninterrupted sleeps.
Unfortunately I cannot give this hotel 5 stars because of the very poor internet access it offers. While there is wifi throughout, the access speeds were dismal. Even in the public areas, speeds were between 0.1-0.3mbps. However, if you travel with an unlocked phone, it is easy and inexpensive to purchase a sim-only data plan.
We had food at the hotel several times and it was excellent. We especially liked the room service cheesecake and the afternoon tea. However, the restaurants in the hotel serve minimal, if any, vegetarian fare, which was disappointing.
Unfortunately I cannot give this hotel 5 stars because of the very poor internet access it offers. While there is wifi throughout, the access speeds were dismal. Even in the public areas, speeds were between 0.1-0.3mbps. However, if you travel with an unlocked phone, it is easy and inexpensive to purchase a sim-only data plan.
We had food at the hotel several times and it was excellent. We especially liked the room service cheesecake and the afternoon tea. However, the restaurants in the hotel serve minimal, if any, vegetarian fare, which was disappointing.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2014, Tracy W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The OGH as it is known is a little gem. Not the easiest place to find but the assistance of a helpful local soon fixed that problem. The setting and general ambience is lovely with very attentive staff and all conducted in a relaxed and informal way whilst maintaining a five star standard.
The food was lovely and we would definitely recommend as a great getaway destination
The food was lovely and we would definitely recommend as a great getaway destination
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In September 2014, Simone W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The Old Government House Hotel was the best hotel we have ever been to: very friendly staff, delicious food, outstanding service and gorgeous interior design; simply a perfect place to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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In September 2014, William P said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
If you can cope with going up and down the steep hill from the centre of St Peter Port to the OGH, you will be rewarded with the best accommodation on the island. One of the Red Carnation group of hotels. Outstanding staff, a charming dining room, comfortable rooms: a classic.
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In September 2014, Veracal said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
I can't understand why the OGH isn't no.1 for Guernsey on TripAdvisor - it is head and shoulders above the other hotels on the island, fantastic though many of them are.
I've stayed at the OGH twice now - once a few years ago and once for a weekend in September 2014. Hotel, staff and food were perfect both times.
It feels like such a privilege to stay at the OGH. It manages to combine an old world charm with modern luxury and decor, particularly in the bedrooms.
We stayed in a superior sea view room both times. Both rooms were stunning and well worth it.
Breakfast was delicious: an excellent choice of hot and cold food in the lovely Brasserie with sea views.
The OGH has a heated outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. It is quite deep, though is a separate shallow section too. A lovely crystal ball fountain. Lots of fresh towels by the pool. The bar staff still make the best Pimms too (bring back the morello cherries though!)
I love the OGH and will certainly be back one day.
Anyone who is looking for ideas for activities on the island, I'd recommend:
1. Sea kayaking with Outdoor Guernsey if the weather is good/sea is calm.
2. Walking from St Peter Port to Fermain Bay (a glorious cliff walk).
3. Taking a boat to Herm and walking to Shell Beach.
There's plenty to do on Guernsey but I'd rate those as my top three favourites.
I've stayed at the OGH twice now - once a few years ago and once for a weekend in September 2014. Hotel, staff and food were perfect both times.
It feels like such a privilege to stay at the OGH. It manages to combine an old world charm with modern luxury and decor, particularly in the bedrooms.
We stayed in a superior sea view room both times. Both rooms were stunning and well worth it.
Breakfast was delicious: an excellent choice of hot and cold food in the lovely Brasserie with sea views.
The OGH has a heated outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. It is quite deep, though is a separate shallow section too. A lovely crystal ball fountain. Lots of fresh towels by the pool. The bar staff still make the best Pimms too (bring back the morello cherries though!)
I love the OGH and will certainly be back one day.
Anyone who is looking for ideas for activities on the island, I'd recommend:
1. Sea kayaking with Outdoor Guernsey if the weather is good/sea is calm.
2. Walking from St Peter Port to Fermain Bay (a glorious cliff walk).
3. Taking a boat to Herm and walking to Shell Beach.
There's plenty to do on Guernsey but I'd rate those as my top three favourites.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2014, 91MikeF91 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Back to OGH for a short break (Golden Wedding celebration for wife and self) - what a lovely (Red Carnation) place it is. Blue Island from Southampton (much quicker check in than Flybe), loaded with Wasps Legends - noisy and huge - to play a charity match for Wooden Spoon and another local charity. Hotel Reception impeccable - welcoming us back as old friends (always appreciated, even if they had no doubt only just looked us up). Champagne in the room to celebrate. Down for tea (only blip - scones stodgy and revolting). Later, drink in the bar and into dinner. The bedrooms are fine - Five Star quality - but the most delightful Dining Room is the real heart of this hotel. Presided over by the commanding (6 ft 3 in)and unflappable Maitre d' Ken (his flambed steak Diane to die for) the food at OGH is just brilliant - and not pretentious. Three days of this - then back to beans on toast before a Mr Creosote incident. Quite honestly there is not a lot to do on Guernsey (so of course we watched the rugby match), but for a short stay and real pampering there are few places like OGH.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2014, MrsW said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We booked this hotel for our 10 year anniversary. We arrived at the hotel at 8.30am and were able to check in immediately. The room was beautiful and we had an amazing view of the harbour. The hotel is centrally located in the town and therefore ideally located for sightseeing. The staff were very friendly and I could not fault the customer service.
The spa facilities are amazing and its a great place to relax after walking round St. Peters Port. The night of our anniversary we returned to our room to find rose petals scattered on the bed and complementary strawberries dipped in chocolate, and champagne. This was wonderful, unexpected touch by the hotel. We had breakfast brought to our room - which was outstanding and the next morning and they were happy for us to store our bags at the hotel after we checked out. They also arranged a taxi for us back to the hotel.
At the airport I realised that I had left my coat at the hotel. I rung them immediately and told them that I was about to board the aeroplane. They found my coat and have arranged for it to be posted back to me.
Wonderful hotel and we will definitely be returning! Great find!
The spa facilities are amazing and its a great place to relax after walking round St. Peters Port. The night of our anniversary we returned to our room to find rose petals scattered on the bed and complementary strawberries dipped in chocolate, and champagne. This was wonderful, unexpected touch by the hotel. We had breakfast brought to our room - which was outstanding and the next morning and they were happy for us to store our bags at the hotel after we checked out. They also arranged a taxi for us back to the hotel.
At the airport I realised that I had left my coat at the hotel. I rung them immediately and told them that I was about to board the aeroplane. They found my coat and have arranged for it to be posted back to me.
Wonderful hotel and we will definitely be returning! Great find!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2014, RobinMey said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My wife and I stayed for a few days at the OGH in St Peter Port to include the 1st September for our 30th wedding anniversary. From the time we walked in the front door to the time we left, the staff were brilliant! Nothing was too much trouble, we had swans and hearts made out of towels (and red carnations of course) on the bed each evening which my wife very much appreciated. Our suite was lovely though the shower was small and the walls a bit thin, however it is an old building and these small issues didn't detract from a wonderful stay assisted by the hotel's outstanding staff. It was a great choice of hotel for our 30th and one we will definitely return to, absolutely loved it!!
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In September 2014, LeanderBanks said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We used this for a long weekend admittedly a while back but had a simply wonderful time. Everything from the room with the views to breakfasts to the staff was simply wonderful. The staff had a maturity which meant there was absolutely no difficulty communication, they almost second guest what we were going to say. Swimming and sitting by the pool one unusually warm Friday afternoon and sipping G&T's was exactly what was required. Will definitely return and soon!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk