Local Reviews
In April 2009, Pad97 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
This is a great hotel for anyone visiting the Island who wants a comfortable stay close to the amenities of St Peter Port. Service is of a very high standard. Staff are welcoming and professional. The atmosphere is informal yet efficient. The superior room we booked was comfortable and very clean with an excellent shower. Drinks and toiletries were regularly topped up. Breakfast was very good. There was a wide choice of dishes and a good buffet. A bar meal we had on the first night was very great and very good value. We would vist again and recommend without hesitation. There are lots of eating places in town. Many have good value early evening deals including "The Square" in the old French Halls where we ate a three course meal and drank a bottle of house red for £ 10.50 each ! Needless to say it was packed out with locals. Do take a trip out to the wild west coast for some great walks around Portelet . Herm is well worth a visit. The last two centuries have done little to change the wonderful atmosphere and stunning environment
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In May 2009, Gentlelady1954 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Very happy to recommend this one. It is a good value establishment. The chef is superb providing wonderful food - presented as a work of art. Much cheaper for eating than most hotels. The staff, without exception treated us as valued guests and I cant wait to return.
A jazz festival coming up at the end of October and they are offering well priced package deals.
If you want to eat elsewhere other than the wonderful hotel, the staff are happy to suggest other places and to book for you and help with taxis etc.
Would highly recommend this place.
A jazz festival coming up at the end of October and they are offering well priced package deals.
If you want to eat elsewhere other than the wonderful hotel, the staff are happy to suggest other places and to book for you and help with taxis etc.
Would highly recommend this place.
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In May 2009, lulupurple said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We stayed here in April and had the most amazing time, the staff were the best they treated us like friends the minute we walked in the door and nothing was too much trouble, check in was quick and easy and the porter helped get us and the luggage up to the room quickly. The room was clean and modern but just a little bit small for the two of us the bed was very comfy but again a little bit small but this would be my own very small moan with this near perfect stay. We have already booked to go back and we can wait. Guernsey is a great place to visit and I would recommend this as a great weekend short break island.
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In May 2009, MonalahyLuke said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We have just returned from a short break to Guernsey and stayed at the Duke of Richmond Hotel. What a fab place.Service and food were excellent and the rooms spacious and comfortable. great value for money.We have been to guernsey several times and love it there. First time at the duke of richmond but def not the last!!!!
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In May 2009, JohnnyandBenita said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
For anyone thinking of visiting beautiful Guernsey in the Channel Islands, The Duke of Richmond Hotel is a must stay. We stayed in this Hotel a couple of years back and found it to be perfectly located, just a short strole from St. Peters Port. We found ourselves returning this May to visit friends and family and was amazed that this Hotel is still only 3 star and not 4 star deluxe which it truly deserves.
It offers guests an elegant yet stylish stay. The decor is subtle and the rooms are spacious for long stays.It offers extremely friendly and attentive service from staff and the food, especially the Breakfast is delicious, well presented and most definately great value for money.
Two names to remember when visiting this Hotel is the Head Waitress, Olga and the Bar Manager, Orlando. Better service than these two offers are truly hard to find, especially coming from a Globe Trotter like myself.
Hope you enjoy your stay at The Duke of Richmond Hotel!
Johnny & Benita Da Silva
It offers guests an elegant yet stylish stay. The decor is subtle and the rooms are spacious for long stays.It offers extremely friendly and attentive service from staff and the food, especially the Breakfast is delicious, well presented and most definately great value for money.
Two names to remember when visiting this Hotel is the Head Waitress, Olga and the Bar Manager, Orlando. Better service than these two offers are truly hard to find, especially coming from a Globe Trotter like myself.
Hope you enjoy your stay at The Duke of Richmond Hotel!
Johnny & Benita Da Silva
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In June 2009, MANNY96 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Anyone visiting the beautiful island of gurnsey the one hotel i would recommen is The duke of Richmond hotel.
Everything you would expect from a 5 star hotel you will get in the Duke of Richmond hotel, from bar,resturant to room service .
Well done to managent and staff for making my stay so pleasant
Everything you would expect from a 5 star hotel you will get in the Duke of Richmond hotel, from bar,resturant to room service .
Well done to managent and staff for making my stay so pleasant
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In June 2009, SurreyTravelx2 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
At last finding time for this must do review. It was my wife’s idea to take our first visit to Guernsey at the end of May, initially we found it difficult to decide on a location etc and were not encouraged by some other hotel reviews then we came across The Duke of Richmond and never looked back. From ease of booking arrangements (Thanks to Shelley) and very good nights sleep from the word go to their last minute rescue at the port, having forgotten our travel documents as we were about to board the Condor Express home. We chose to book one of the superior rooms which was very comfortable and agree absolutely with other reviewers and other guests we met, that service here was always very pleasant. The breakfast menu had a great deal of choice and dinners, where both food presentation and taste were excellent, offered very good value – You just could not help dining at the hotel most nights. Location turned out to be just right also, with views over town and sea. On your doorstep is the Guernsey Museum and lovely Candie Gardens making the 10 minute walk to/from port and town a delight. It suited us to travel as foot passengers from Weymouth on this trip leaving our car in the care of Condor (£35 for 7+ days) which worked very well. Although we hired a car for 2 days we felt the buses were ideal for getting around, with all services starting from St Peter Port. Leave enough time for at least a day each in Herm and Sark where the tranquillity and views are stunning. Many thanks to all at The Duke of Richmond for making us feel so relaxed and at home. Best wishes from Pam & Rick
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In July 2009, Lorna01 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We chose the Duke of Richmond for a short break holiday to celebrate our Ruby Wedding anniversary. What a good choice it was! We had difficulties initially in finding the hotel - not the hotel's fault at all - due to Guernsey's almost complete failure to show any street names on walls or to provide signposts at junctions. About an hour after leaving the airport in our hire car (and the exchange of a few harsh words regarding map-reading!) we found the hotel, recognising it from the on-line photographs. Shelley in Reception did a good job in soothing our frustration and arranged an up-grade to a superior room for us. It was spacious and well-appointed with glorious views to the left of the harbour and of Sark. We ate in the hotel restaurant and enjoyed the food and service so much that we returned again and again. We had the best mussels we have ever eaten, here - thanks to the chef who cooked them simply and to perfection. Breakfasts were huge, with a very wide choice, and the bacon in particular is worth sampling. Olga and her staff made everything special, and I hope the management know what a gem they have in their Maitre d'Hote.
Guernsey is a beautiful island. Flowers everywhere, hydrangeas as big as dinner plates, and local people who are more than willing to exchange a few words and offer welcome to tourists, make this a wonderful place to visit. We enjoyed the Guernsey Museum, and the Candie Gardens, the Occupation Museum and a visit to Bruce Russell Goldsmiths place near the airport , where the gardens are as beautiful as the jewellery.
Having started with a complaint about the lack of signage, and I do hope the Guernsey authorities will address this in the future, I will finish with a word of praise for them. Thank you for the FREE car-parking available all over the island, including the busy town-centre and sea-front car-parks.
If you are considering a trip to Guernsey, you could not do better than stay at the Duke of Richmond.
Guernsey is a beautiful island. Flowers everywhere, hydrangeas as big as dinner plates, and local people who are more than willing to exchange a few words and offer welcome to tourists, make this a wonderful place to visit. We enjoyed the Guernsey Museum, and the Candie Gardens, the Occupation Museum and a visit to Bruce Russell Goldsmiths place near the airport , where the gardens are as beautiful as the jewellery.
Having started with a complaint about the lack of signage, and I do hope the Guernsey authorities will address this in the future, I will finish with a word of praise for them. Thank you for the FREE car-parking available all over the island, including the busy town-centre and sea-front car-parks.
If you are considering a trip to Guernsey, you could not do better than stay at the Duke of Richmond.
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In July 2009, Wymeswoldian said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
We had a short family break at the Duke of Richmond for three nights, leaving 16th July 2009. Our children are aged 9 and 11, and although they don't have family suites at the hotel they put us in a superior room with two extra beds for the kids, and this was fine. The room was huge, so plenty of space to move around and everything was clean, tidy and modern.
The hotel is ideally situated to look around St Peter Port and it's only a 7-8 minute walk into the centre of town area. The hotel's location means it's pretty quiet and we had no problems with noise.
The children loved the outdoor pool - which was actually warm! Towels are provided poolside.
Breakfasts were fine with a good choice, and we had one evening meal which was fine, but a bit quiet and formal for a young family.
We were surprised to be the only family in the hotel, and most of the clients appeared to be French, German or Dutch but I suppose the main English school holidays hadn't quite kicked-in everywhere.
Like some other reviewers, a word of praise for Shelley on reception who is not only very helpful, but does appear to be bit more on-the-ball that most people in Guernsey. The island is very beautiful, but other hotels and services I dealt with didn't actually seem too bothered about chasing business, but Shelley has a great customer-servive attitude.
Otherwise, the rest of the hotel staff were great and I would recommend the Duke Of Richmond for business or leisure.
The hotel is ideally situated to look around St Peter Port and it's only a 7-8 minute walk into the centre of town area. The hotel's location means it's pretty quiet and we had no problems with noise.
The children loved the outdoor pool - which was actually warm! Towels are provided poolside.
Breakfasts were fine with a good choice, and we had one evening meal which was fine, but a bit quiet and formal for a young family.
We were surprised to be the only family in the hotel, and most of the clients appeared to be French, German or Dutch but I suppose the main English school holidays hadn't quite kicked-in everywhere.
Like some other reviewers, a word of praise for Shelley on reception who is not only very helpful, but does appear to be bit more on-the-ball that most people in Guernsey. The island is very beautiful, but other hotels and services I dealt with didn't actually seem too bothered about chasing business, but Shelley has a great customer-servive attitude.
Otherwise, the rest of the hotel staff were great and I would recommend the Duke Of Richmond for business or leisure.
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In July 2009, bigassa said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
The Duke Of Richmond Hotel, was very good I came with my mum after flying in from America the weather was a bit shocking! But anyway the Duke Of Richmond Hotel was very good because they had freindly staff ,excellent serive which is good of course. Value was great so a great review. But the most freindly of all was Mr.Purtill he made our vist worth while.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
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