Local Reviews
In June 2015, chrisles55 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We have just spent 3 nights at OGH and will certainly go back. The hotel is ideally situated close to the centre of town and the ferries across to the islands, yet it is a peaceful oasis. The food in the restaurant was amazing and I don't think I have ever experienced better service. This really is what a hotel should be like.
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In June 2015, Cookingbobcat said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The OGH is a fab hotel, very friendly and helpful staff.
The hotel itself is very well kept, clean and the room facilities are very good.
If you have any mobility issues make sure you ask ask for an easily accessible room as there are lots of little stair cases and only one lift.
Over all this is a great hotel and we definitely stay again if we visited Guernsey.
The hotel itself is very well kept, clean and the room facilities are very good.
If you have any mobility issues make sure you ask ask for an easily accessible room as there are lots of little stair cases and only one lift.
Over all this is a great hotel and we definitely stay again if we visited Guernsey.
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In June 2015, Barbara P said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
we stayed at the ogh st peter port from the 6th june to the 13th june this year , we travelled outward from Portsmouth on CONDOR Ferries which was the start of a great holiday. The journey was great we where looked after on the ferry , had a free cabin and the food on board was great. We arrived at the hotel and from then on we had a fantastic time, the reception was fast and efficient we had a beautiful room overlooking the port, the team all looked after us when where at meals or in the bars, the decor is outstanding, we also met some outstanding people , St Peter Port is a very relaxing and happy place to see als full of history, we will be going again asap
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In June 2015, Jacqueline M said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This was my first visit to Guernsey and I would go again. OGH is in a perfect location if you are in town. The hotel is perfect for service - every single employee is on the same page and goes out of their way to be charming to all the guests which was really impressive. I loved having lunch and a glass of wine in the pretty garden over looking the sea. The pool is small but just fine to sit around and the sun beds are very decent, clean and comfortable. The food was excellent at every meal and just loved the "churns" of sweets you could help yourself too. Some parts of the hotel look fine - some look a bit cluttered and like your Nan's living room. A bit of a clear out and some modern refurbishment to compliment the beautiful old building would be my choice. However overall - I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
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In June 2015, Julie H said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My Mum and I stayed at OGH at the start of June, on our first visit to Guernsey. It was her first holiday in 5 years, for lots of reasons I was hoping it would be a good break for her - and Guernsey is lovely but this brilliant hotel made it a truly wonderful experience for both of us.
OGH is simply the best hotel either of us have ever stayed at. It's located in a quiet little street about 20 mins drive from the airport and a 10 min dawdle down to the marina at St Peter Port. The building is architecturally quirky which makes it look and feel completely unlike the usual hotel experience, with rooms scattered around many little corridors and various charming lounges and side-rooms on the main floor to sit back and relax in. It's fabulously well maintained throughout, the decor is immaculate and everything is spotlessly clean (it doesn't even smell like the average hotel!) We ate a lot in the brasserie and bar - lovely airy rooms, super-fresh ingredients and a kitchen who were happy to put together menu variations on request.
The garden is beautiful and lush with some great views over the harbour and town: the pool was crystal-clear and we loved both swimming in it and lounging about by it (weather was great throughout our stay). We had excellent queen rooms with balconies overlooking the harbour - well worth it, with beautiful sunny views out to Hern and Sark. I slept every night with the balcony door open, and it was so peaceful and restful - even the local seagulls seem too stylish to make a lot of noise!
Everything about OGH was delightful, but the staff are the icing on the cake - they are a superb team. The Red Carnation mantra is all about excellent service, and they embody it perfectly. Everyone was friendly, helpful, efficient and with an unfussy style that made us both feel really relaxed and at-home. They have the knack of making you feel they really are enjoying helping you with anything you might ask for, from specific guides to Guernsey's ancient sights to shifting that terrifyingly heavy parasol base by the pool.
All in all, I could not have hoped for a better holiday for either of us. We loved Guernsey and staying at OGH made our break there just heavenly. I know this sounds gushy but it really was a special place and I want to congratulate OGH and all its lovely people for treating us so well. Our only problem now is planning how soon we can go back!
OGH is simply the best hotel either of us have ever stayed at. It's located in a quiet little street about 20 mins drive from the airport and a 10 min dawdle down to the marina at St Peter Port. The building is architecturally quirky which makes it look and feel completely unlike the usual hotel experience, with rooms scattered around many little corridors and various charming lounges and side-rooms on the main floor to sit back and relax in. It's fabulously well maintained throughout, the decor is immaculate and everything is spotlessly clean (it doesn't even smell like the average hotel!) We ate a lot in the brasserie and bar - lovely airy rooms, super-fresh ingredients and a kitchen who were happy to put together menu variations on request.
The garden is beautiful and lush with some great views over the harbour and town: the pool was crystal-clear and we loved both swimming in it and lounging about by it (weather was great throughout our stay). We had excellent queen rooms with balconies overlooking the harbour - well worth it, with beautiful sunny views out to Hern and Sark. I slept every night with the balcony door open, and it was so peaceful and restful - even the local seagulls seem too stylish to make a lot of noise!
Everything about OGH was delightful, but the staff are the icing on the cake - they are a superb team. The Red Carnation mantra is all about excellent service, and they embody it perfectly. Everyone was friendly, helpful, efficient and with an unfussy style that made us both feel really relaxed and at-home. They have the knack of making you feel they really are enjoying helping you with anything you might ask for, from specific guides to Guernsey's ancient sights to shifting that terrifyingly heavy parasol base by the pool.
All in all, I could not have hoped for a better holiday for either of us. We loved Guernsey and staying at OGH made our break there just heavenly. I know this sounds gushy but it really was a special place and I want to congratulate OGH and all its lovely people for treating us so well. Our only problem now is planning how soon we can go back!
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In June 2015, MarkPP said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Our first visit to OGH (and Guernsey in fact) and loved it.
The hotel lived up to all expectations.
Good service from pre booking enquiries until we left. Hotel is ideally situated with no more than a 2 minute walk into the centre.
We ate in the brasserie twice and were impressed both times - we would have liked to have tried the Governors club (curry), but have saved this to next time. Breakfast is also excellent with a good choice of fresh fruit, fresh juices, homemade jam and a la carte hot items.
All the hotel facilities are 5 star and we liked all the different bars and public areas.
All staff were exceptional.
We had a king double and thought the room was excellent providing everything we needed including quality toiletries, complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water and a very comfy bed.
We love to try new places and don't often return - this isn't the case with OGH and we are already considering an autumn break.
The hotel lived up to all expectations.
Good service from pre booking enquiries until we left. Hotel is ideally situated with no more than a 2 minute walk into the centre.
We ate in the brasserie twice and were impressed both times - we would have liked to have tried the Governors club (curry), but have saved this to next time. Breakfast is also excellent with a good choice of fresh fruit, fresh juices, homemade jam and a la carte hot items.
All the hotel facilities are 5 star and we liked all the different bars and public areas.
All staff were exceptional.
We had a king double and thought the room was excellent providing everything we needed including quality toiletries, complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water and a very comfy bed.
We love to try new places and don't often return - this isn't the case with OGH and we are already considering an autumn break.
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In June 2015, Ester L said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
It was my first business trip to Guernsey and I was delighted with the hotel chosen for my stay. The Old Government House Hotel is a beautiful classic hotel. I had a room with a closed terrace overlooking the east with amazing views of the sea and the sunrise.
Breakfast was very good and so was the dinner I had at the Brasserie.
A word of advice - pay close attention to the way leading to your room , Being a real old government house the corridors reminds me of a maze but if you follow the signs you won't get lost.
I'll be back
Breakfast was very good and so was the dinner I had at the Brasserie.
A word of advice - pay close attention to the way leading to your room , Being a real old government house the corridors reminds me of a maze but if you follow the signs you won't get lost.
I'll be back
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In June 2015, George C said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
From the moment we arrived at the hotel entrance the reception staff made us feel very welcome, porter removed our luggage to our room and then parked my car in a secure parking area.
We had a very nice room overlooking the garden and pool area with a nice
view of the sea, all the usual 5 star service came with room.
the lunches were superb sitting outside in a beautiful Olive tree area enjoying the superb Sottish Smoked Salmon and excellent Chilled Chenin Blanc, Sunshine and shade as you want.
The hotel is set in a very nice area that gives a short walk to the harbour and town centre with all the shops you want.
The restaurant food is excellent served on roomy tables with superb service, the excellent breakfast starts off with a superb selection of fresh fruit, fresh juices and
various muesli
.Walking in the morning, lunch in the Patio sunbathing in the afternoon on the hotel poolside , so soo sooo easy.
We stayed a week and loved this hotel, staff are very efficient, with a very relaxing and happy atmosphere .
We will be back, Thank you very much for a faultless stay in Old Government House.
George and Geraldina Cragg from Glasgow.
We had a very nice room overlooking the garden and pool area with a nice
view of the sea, all the usual 5 star service came with room.
the lunches were superb sitting outside in a beautiful Olive tree area enjoying the superb Sottish Smoked Salmon and excellent Chilled Chenin Blanc, Sunshine and shade as you want.
The hotel is set in a very nice area that gives a short walk to the harbour and town centre with all the shops you want.
The restaurant food is excellent served on roomy tables with superb service, the excellent breakfast starts off with a superb selection of fresh fruit, fresh juices and
various muesli
.Walking in the morning, lunch in the Patio sunbathing in the afternoon on the hotel poolside , so soo sooo easy.
We stayed a week and loved this hotel, staff are very efficient, with a very relaxing and happy atmosphere .
We will be back, Thank you very much for a faultless stay in Old Government House.
George and Geraldina Cragg from Glasgow.
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In June 2015, FrancesHunt said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Breakfasts were a highlight. Copious supplies of freshest fruit were available with cooked breakfasts. Service very attentive but unobtrusive.
King sized room very spacious. King size bed was 'imperial' size and got lost in it.
Great central location.
Unfortunately, neither heated pool nor TV in room were operational during our stay but staff tried to compensate for this by complementary drinks etc.
Great variety of teas, coffees, hot chocolate in room.
Hotel quite busy, so plenty of buzz around but not too busy either. Hotel seems to be used both for holiday and business purposes.
Frances Hunt, Strathblane and Jeff Hunt, Strathblane
King sized room very spacious. King size bed was 'imperial' size and got lost in it.
Great central location.
Unfortunately, neither heated pool nor TV in room were operational during our stay but staff tried to compensate for this by complementary drinks etc.
Great variety of teas, coffees, hot chocolate in room.
Hotel quite busy, so plenty of buzz around but not too busy either. Hotel seems to be used both for holiday and business purposes.
Frances Hunt, Strathblane and Jeff Hunt, Strathblane
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In June 2015, Paris0924 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My husband and I popped into this hotel for a coffee one very rainy Monday afternoon. We explained that we were looking for a restaurant in which to celebrate my birthday on the Wednesday. The member of staff, Tony, was extremely helpful in telling us about the hotel, its restaurants, the surrounding area etc.. We were so impressed by his professional but warm customer service, in addition to the fabulous views from the hotel, that we returned to the hotel to lunch on the terrace over looking St. Peter's Port and the sea, for my birthday lunch. Lunch was great - we had some South African dishes washed down with bubbly - sitting in the sunshine looking at the wonderful view - a perfect way to spend a birthday lunch. Definitely worth a visit to this lovely hotel. Thank you to Tony for his great customer care.
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