Local Reviews
In July 2012, Amanda W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed here for a week at the beginning of July. The weather was very average but the hotel was not!
Superb accommodation with a lovely sea/port view, excellent food with a special 'suprise' tasting menu in the Governer's restaurant, high quality bistro and fantastic breakfasts. However underpinning all of this were the staff who were all always friendly and so ready to help. We hope to return soon.
Superb accommodation with a lovely sea/port view, excellent food with a special 'suprise' tasting menu in the Governer's restaurant, high quality bistro and fantastic breakfasts. However underpinning all of this were the staff who were all always friendly and so ready to help. We hope to return soon.
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In July 2012, JudyaSydney said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The building had a great deal of charm & character. The rooms were large and comfortable.
The staff were excellent, caring & helpful and professional. The food and restaurant service was also excellent
The staff were excellent, caring & helpful and professional. The food and restaurant service was also excellent
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In July 2012, Owen Wyatt said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Just got back from a fantastic weekend in Guernsey and there is no question that this is THE place to stay. Great service, brilliant breakfasts. BUT one thing didn't work for me. When I arrived the receptionist says to me, "We have a Sea view room available" great I'm thinking until I am told that will set me back an extra £90 per night. When I get to my classic room it is a shoebox with no view that feels really tight. Didn't sleep well at all because I felt so crammed in. The room set me back £170 per night. Pool was great, drinks well made, seriously everything was perfect except for that, the staff especially were excellent.
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In July 2012, MadPat83 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This was our first visit to Guernsey and Lewis (the young Damien Lewis look-alike Concierge) made our stay at the OGH really special. Whatever we wanted or needed help with he organised with a very pleasant manner. But in fact all the staff were friendly and helpful. The room we were first allocated was small but had a lovely view of the sea. However the TV wasn't able to receive ITV 4 and as my husband is a Tour de France fan it was imperative that he could watch it whilst I was in the gym and spa. They moved us to a much larger room at no extra charge where all TV channels were available. The breakfasts were amazing with so much choice - even boiled eggs with marmite soldiers! The fresh fish every evening was first class but there were other choices for non fish eaters. A very busy hotel but the staff were well trained in treating each guest as individuals. Gym and spa were top notch and so was the attention to detail in all aspects of the hotel. We can't wait to visit again
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In July 2012, MurphyWD said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We were meant to spend one night at OGH - we arrived on the ferry (from hell) and walked to the OGH (because we needed the fresh air after the worse crossing on a ferry I have ever experienced - witnessing the use of the little white bags by more people than I care to count). We received a warm welcome and was offered a cool drink as we waited for our husbands to check-in, nice touch! The room was not sea facing, but was lovely -- good size bathroom (room to put our toiletries, very spacious), great king size bed, and plenty of room. We ate in the restaurant, which was great -- the wine, food, service .... all perfect!
The only thing missing was a full length mirror in the room and an outlet for my hair dryer under the mirror ;(
We had a fabulous breakfast, checked-out with no worries and the hotel held our luggage as we toured Guernsey for the day -- the concierge arranged a great tour as well.
As the day went on, after checking the sea state - Force 8 on the Channel would lead to another ferry ride from hell (no thank you) - a call to the OGH for another night. The hotel staff had our bags back in the room by the time we returned, different rooms tho. The room we stayed the second night (for the same price as the first night) was a SHOEBOX! Lovely, but small -- if they took some of the furniture out it would feel better. Why they felt we needed a desk that big in a room that small is beyond me, and they stuck it in the entrance way - why? There was no place to put our toiletry bags in the bathroom either. Across the hall our friends' room was almost twice the size for the same price.
Will definitely stay again tho! Oh, we flew back to Southampton on FlyBe - no more ferries, unless of course one takes a Dramamine, we all had thankfully!
The only thing missing was a full length mirror in the room and an outlet for my hair dryer under the mirror ;(
We had a fabulous breakfast, checked-out with no worries and the hotel held our luggage as we toured Guernsey for the day -- the concierge arranged a great tour as well.
As the day went on, after checking the sea state - Force 8 on the Channel would lead to another ferry ride from hell (no thank you) - a call to the OGH for another night. The hotel staff had our bags back in the room by the time we returned, different rooms tho. The room we stayed the second night (for the same price as the first night) was a SHOEBOX! Lovely, but small -- if they took some of the furniture out it would feel better. Why they felt we needed a desk that big in a room that small is beyond me, and they stuck it in the entrance way - why? There was no place to put our toiletry bags in the bathroom either. Across the hall our friends' room was almost twice the size for the same price.
Will definitely stay again tho! Oh, we flew back to Southampton on FlyBe - no more ferries, unless of course one takes a Dramamine, we all had thankfully!
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In July 2012, Archana P said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Celebrated my husband's birthday at OGH by staying overnight on romantic break. Beautiful sea-view room, delicious food at their fine dining. And my husband enjoyed his SPA treatments. :)
Thank you to one and all!
Thank you to one and all!
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In July 2012, ausbiz said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
As promised I returned to the OGH for the Town Carnival. I booked a table for the "Caribbean Evening" with Tropikal Vizions Steel Band. I have known the musicians for some years and therefore I would like to thank the management and all the people responsible for letting them entertain again.
I invited my Guernsey friends to join in. It was a great evening with Caribbean specialities. We liked the barbecue, the salad bar and the tropical dessert.
Once again I had a great time at the OGH. Everyone welcomed me back some of the staff even remembered my name. I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. I really felt it was "my home away from home"
This time I had a larger room (King room) and it was well worth it. There was plenty of space I even had separate TV room. This was amazing.
Breakfast was great as there was a lot to choose from. I had lunch and dinner at "The Brasserie" and the food was just perfect. I also liked the plate of sandwiches which I ate "al fresco" in the "Olive Grove".
I will certainly return for the next Town Carnival or if possible earlier for another event or just to relax at the Spa.
I invited my Guernsey friends to join in. It was a great evening with Caribbean specialities. We liked the barbecue, the salad bar and the tropical dessert.
Once again I had a great time at the OGH. Everyone welcomed me back some of the staff even remembered my name. I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. I really felt it was "my home away from home"
This time I had a larger room (King room) and it was well worth it. There was plenty of space I even had separate TV room. This was amazing.
Breakfast was great as there was a lot to choose from. I had lunch and dinner at "The Brasserie" and the food was just perfect. I also liked the plate of sandwiches which I ate "al fresco" in the "Olive Grove".
I will certainly return for the next Town Carnival or if possible earlier for another event or just to relax at the Spa.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2012, Judy C said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We are quite discerning travelers so were most pleasantly surprised at the quality of this hotel and the professionalism of the staff! Of course, we know the Oyster Box and 12 Apostles in South Africa well and have been fortunate to experience these and other properties around the World. And the OGH was superb. The food, the ambiance, the comfort and the staff. Unfortunately not the view over the buildings in front, which does detract from the experience…. but cannot be helped.
If we had to single out a particular member of staff, there would be two, Elena at Front Desk and Louis who carried our very heavy bags to and from our bedroom with pleasure and a smile on his face!
We will certainly be staying at this hotel again and recommending the OGH to our clients and colleagues.
If we had to single out a particular member of staff, there would be two, Elena at Front Desk and Louis who carried our very heavy bags to and from our bedroom with pleasure and a smile on his face!
We will certainly be staying at this hotel again and recommending the OGH to our clients and colleagues.
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In August 2012, Peachyweb said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Living in Guernsey, I pass through the OGH often enough but have never stayed there before (seeing as I have my own house and everything). A 10th wedding anniversary had to be celebrated in style, however, so we packed our bags & drove to town.
If you're going to do it, do it in style; we checked in to The Herm Suite and wow, what a room. From the exquisite furnishings to the small detail like decent bathroom products (all L'Occitane) it was as good as I had hoped it would be.
So to dinner in the Governor's restaurant. The decor might be a bit over-done, but the food certainly wasn't. Different wine for each course made for light conversation and a lighter head.
Overall an excellent experience, so thanks to Andrew and his team. It's really so hard to pick out individuals, but Tomasz, Ken and (the legend that is) Harry are just three examples of the typical front of house team that make this place the success it deserves to be.
If you're going to do it, do it in style; we checked in to The Herm Suite and wow, what a room. From the exquisite furnishings to the small detail like decent bathroom products (all L'Occitane) it was as good as I had hoped it would be.
So to dinner in the Governor's restaurant. The decor might be a bit over-done, but the food certainly wasn't. Different wine for each course made for light conversation and a lighter head.
Overall an excellent experience, so thanks to Andrew and his team. It's really so hard to pick out individuals, but Tomasz, Ken and (the legend that is) Harry are just three examples of the typical front of house team that make this place the success it deserves to be.
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In August 2012, ShaneFromPoole said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Once again, our yearly break in Guernsey comes to an end.
Over the past 10 years or so we have seen many changes in Guernsey, some not always for the better.
But, the OGH has remained constant throughout, the location, the friendly staff, the attention to detail are always spot on, if anything perhaps improving year on year.
We look forward to returning again next year.
Over the past 10 years or so we have seen many changes in Guernsey, some not always for the better.
But, the OGH has remained constant throughout, the location, the friendly staff, the attention to detail are always spot on, if anything perhaps improving year on year.
We look forward to returning again next year.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk