Local Reviews
In June 2016, Albibunny said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Upgraded this year! So worth it! The views were fantastic and as always the staff were courteous, polite, attentive and went the extra mile! The bar has something for everyone and the afternoon tea looked good. Thank you, we will be back soon!
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In June 2016, John D said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
I have stayed at this hotel on five occasions and not been disappointed once. It is located on a hill about 15 minutes walk from St Peter Port, (the walk back is very steep).
The staff are extremely helpful and always smiling. The bar and outside terrace are very good for relaxing and eating and drinking. we have had a different room on each occasion and they have all been extremely well maintained and clean.
The staff are extremely helpful and always smiling. The bar and outside terrace are very good for relaxing and eating and drinking. we have had a different room on each occasion and they have all been extremely well maintained and clean.
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In June 2016, Debsw18 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We stayed here 17-19 June. A relaxing luxurious hotel I would highly recommend.
Decor is funky and high quality. I love animal print so the reading area with its striking zebra print and the bar/restaurant with its leopard design was just up my street.
Food is outstanding. Good choice and high quality.
Beautiful outside terrace which was a sun trap.
The room was luxurious with a huge, bigger than super king bed. And the views from the huge window wonderful to wake up to.
All the staff were friendly and went the extra mile.
What I love about this hotel, apart from all of the above, is the attention to detail. In the rooms there is stationery in the dressing table drawer - not just the usual paper and pens, but a stapler, rubber etc. Well thought out. In the bathroom there is a soft blue lighting option making a trip to the loo easy during the night. And outside of the restaurant on the landing jars of traditional sweets where you just help yourself. And for us ladies a magnifying mirror for doing make up! There is also a hairdryer (not the best I've used but perfectly adequate). Also an iron and full sized ironing board too. Beautiful fluffy dressing gowns and slippers are provided, luxurious white soft and fluffy towels too. And a bed turn down service available with sweet treats left on the pillow.
This was a belated anniversary visit that we'd had to postpone twice. But the hotel still remembered and there was a bottle of champagne my partner had arranged waiting for us on arrival with canapés and the added touch of an anniversary card from the hotel.
If you are looking for a bit of luxury for a special occasion of just a weekend away, I would thoroughly recommend this gorgeous hotel.
Decor is funky and high quality. I love animal print so the reading area with its striking zebra print and the bar/restaurant with its leopard design was just up my street.
Food is outstanding. Good choice and high quality.
Beautiful outside terrace which was a sun trap.
The room was luxurious with a huge, bigger than super king bed. And the views from the huge window wonderful to wake up to.
All the staff were friendly and went the extra mile.
What I love about this hotel, apart from all of the above, is the attention to detail. In the rooms there is stationery in the dressing table drawer - not just the usual paper and pens, but a stapler, rubber etc. Well thought out. In the bathroom there is a soft blue lighting option making a trip to the loo easy during the night. And outside of the restaurant on the landing jars of traditional sweets where you just help yourself. And for us ladies a magnifying mirror for doing make up! There is also a hairdryer (not the best I've used but perfectly adequate). Also an iron and full sized ironing board too. Beautiful fluffy dressing gowns and slippers are provided, luxurious white soft and fluffy towels too. And a bed turn down service available with sweet treats left on the pillow.
This was a belated anniversary visit that we'd had to postpone twice. But the hotel still remembered and there was a bottle of champagne my partner had arranged waiting for us on arrival with canapés and the added touch of an anniversary card from the hotel.
If you are looking for a bit of luxury for a special occasion of just a weekend away, I would thoroughly recommend this gorgeous hotel.
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In June 2016, Peter B said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We spent 5 days at this pleasant hotel. Staff very welcoming,efficient and helpful. Comfortable well appointed room though not over spacious. We dined twice in the very good restaurant. Hotel situated about 15 minute walk up hill from St Peter Port centre. Good base for exploring Guernsey.
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In June 2016, Steve Y said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Attending a function last night for approx 50 people I would say the staff were organised and attentive. Due to them I would say the hotel is probably worth a stay.
When reviewing food I do try to appreciate providing that many meals "at once" is not an easy task. I wasn't that impressed Heinz Tomato soup for starters was disappointing not that I don't like it but..
On our table the price of the same bottle of wine changed which is um "imaginative"?
When reviewing food I do try to appreciate providing that many meals "at once" is not an easy task. I wasn't that impressed Heinz Tomato soup for starters was disappointing not that I don't like it but..
On our table the price of the same bottle of wine changed which is um "imaginative"?
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In June 2016, Jane c said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We spent the last 7 days at this hotel, so let's start when we arrived:-
Parking at the hotel:- we did not have a problem as we were able to park outside the on the roadway, the hotel employees then went out each day and changed the clock which you have to have for parking on Guernsey so did not move my car at all for the full 7 days.
Check in:- We met Aaron who was very effecient and very knowledgeable a credit to the hotel gave us lots of information.
Room:- Although we booked a sea view room when we got there we had been up graded to a different room with no sea view but the room was so nice it did not matter.
Food:- The resteraunt food was lovely although we didn't eat there every night.
Staff:- As I said above Aaron was great always remembered your name, but also the bar staff and others were excellent.
Negatives:- only one the fire/smoke alarm went off twice in a mater of 3/4 days first time was a little concerning, but by the second time when it went off we were asleep quite scary, but both times was due to to people not shutting the bathroom door when using the shower, when we spoke to the receptionist she said they have known about this for the last year, all they need to do is put a notice on the bathroom door.
would we stay here again most definitely loverly relaxing week
Parking at the hotel:- we did not have a problem as we were able to park outside the on the roadway, the hotel employees then went out each day and changed the clock which you have to have for parking on Guernsey so did not move my car at all for the full 7 days.
Check in:- We met Aaron who was very effecient and very knowledgeable a credit to the hotel gave us lots of information.
Room:- Although we booked a sea view room when we got there we had been up graded to a different room with no sea view but the room was so nice it did not matter.
Food:- The resteraunt food was lovely although we didn't eat there every night.
Staff:- As I said above Aaron was great always remembered your name, but also the bar staff and others were excellent.
Negatives:- only one the fire/smoke alarm went off twice in a mater of 3/4 days first time was a little concerning, but by the second time when it went off we were asleep quite scary, but both times was due to to people not shutting the bathroom door when using the shower, when we spoke to the receptionist she said they have known about this for the last year, all they need to do is put a notice on the bathroom door.
would we stay here again most definitely loverly relaxing week
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In June 2016, DaveJRiley said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
73 rooms but only 5 car park spaces. The rest have to find a space on the road - limited - and use a cardboard dashboard 'clock' to show time of arrival. All free but time limited 8am - 6pm so if you park afre 6pm you have anytthing from half hour to 10hrs after 8am depending on the road. Our room was ok but felt a bit small as the two armchairs took up a fair bit of room. The front desk staff were excellent - mention here for Aaron ( hope that's spelt right). Breakfast was very good. Evening meals - we had two - were ok but nothing spectacular. The biggest problem was getting served. They had two large groups on the first night but on the second there was no excuse and on that night no-one seemed to be in charge.
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In June 2016, Graham M said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We stayed for 6 nights, had a luxurious room, immaculately clean and well serviced. Lots of choice for breakfast and dinner. All the staff were very welcoming and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Very close to town, although we found the walk up the hill back to the hotel a bit challenging! Would definitely stay again.
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In June 2016, jj-the-jetsetter said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
What an amazing idiosyncratic decor - the reception area is a vision in black and white, and so was our bedroom, complete with padded fabric walls. Its not often we experienced travellers feel the need to photo our bedroom, but my wife did here. We don't know if all the rooms were like our room 305, but it was most interesting.
The bed was comfortable and all the appointments one would expect of a 4 star hotel, although the bathroom was on the small side. But there were soft blue lights on all the time in the bathroom which looked great and helps for during the night trips! Very stylish.
The dining room was The Leopard Room, black and white floors but leopard motifs everywhere, and a life-size statue of one at the entrance. Lovely big windows look out onto the huge terrace above the outdoor swimming pool.
We enjoyed our dinner, including the non-alcoholic cocktail they made up for me. Breakfast was self serve cold, or order hot, and a reasonable variety.
Staff were obviously well trained, very helpful and sympathetic, especially as we were a bit frazzled when we arrived, having failed to leave Guernsey as the airport was closed all day due to fog, and our travel company arranged for us to stay here.
It was s a steep walk down into the town next morning but a fit person could do it in ten minutes - we took longer and got a taxi back. There is a nice park opposite to sit out in if required. There is a sister 5 star hotel more in the centre of the town, and a small selection of up-market hotels in this small chain around the world.
The bed was comfortable and all the appointments one would expect of a 4 star hotel, although the bathroom was on the small side. But there were soft blue lights on all the time in the bathroom which looked great and helps for during the night trips! Very stylish.
The dining room was The Leopard Room, black and white floors but leopard motifs everywhere, and a life-size statue of one at the entrance. Lovely big windows look out onto the huge terrace above the outdoor swimming pool.
We enjoyed our dinner, including the non-alcoholic cocktail they made up for me. Breakfast was self serve cold, or order hot, and a reasonable variety.
Staff were obviously well trained, very helpful and sympathetic, especially as we were a bit frazzled when we arrived, having failed to leave Guernsey as the airport was closed all day due to fog, and our travel company arranged for us to stay here.
It was s a steep walk down into the town next morning but a fit person could do it in ten minutes - we took longer and got a taxi back. There is a nice park opposite to sit out in if required. There is a sister 5 star hotel more in the centre of the town, and a small selection of up-market hotels in this small chain around the world.
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In June 2016, Helenbakagain said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
The Duke of Richmond is a Red Carnation Hotel which we have previously found to be a group for whom customer service is key. We were not disappointed with the DoR as from the point of arrival to departure the service was excellent. Rooms, although small are well appointed and our room had a dual aspect being on the fourth floor and overlooking the locale in one direction and across to the sea in the other. Bedding and towels all bear the embroidered monogram of the hotel which is a nice touch. Our walls were finished in striped padded fabric rather than wallpaper and the drapes were lined and filled giving the room an overall sumptuous feel. Separate w/c and bathroom with good shower over the bath. Rooms spotless and everything is well maintained. Tea/coffee/ making and biscuits provided daily in room. Breakfast is perfect. A good choice of cereals, fresh fruit -both whole fruits and fresh fruit salad/sliced fruits, yogurt and pastries and a very good choice of cooked breakfast, including omelette of your choice, smoked haddock, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon as well as a very comprehensive full English. All freshly cooked and well presented. Restaurant staff are friendly and efficient and the Restaurant Manager, Olga is clearly very experienced and in control and very keen to ensure guest satisfaction, whilst being friendly and accommodating. We stayed for four nights and every morning we were greeted well. Reception staff too were very helpful - one of whom even went out in the rain to try and find us a convenient parking space. For the size of hotel, only having allocated parking for 6 vehicles can be a bit of a problem, but generally we were able to find something relatively close-by. DoR is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but the service and facilities are very good which I guess is what you pay for. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable stay at a lovely hotel. Well done Red Carnation Hotels, another tick on our list.
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