Local Reviews
In November 2015, E T said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
What made the difference was the outstanding service. Everyone was there to help and to make the stay comfortable, but without being obtrusive. A real compliment to the management of the hotel. The breakfast room and buffet was very good and even though the weather wasn't fine, the area was bright and warm. Wifi was average speed (3Mb) but easy to login and use; free. The room was very comfortable, very clean and well thought out. Having the TV remote in a hygienic plastic bag was a great touch.
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In November 2015, Jonathan H said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
I have stayed here several times on business. I find the rooms spacious and well appointed. The staff are attentive and helpful. The in-house Leopard bar and restaurant is also very good.
For me it is superior to many other hotels on the island and I am unlikely to go anywhere else.
For me it is superior to many other hotels on the island and I am unlikely to go anywhere else.
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In November 2015, Andy_H001 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
4 nights on business at the warm and comfy Duke of Richmond.
The staff were very friendly and check in a breeze. The breakfast is great; the English Breakfast a bit so so but all else is nice and tasty.
The room was very cosy on the 4th floor with nice bed and nice linen. The bathroom was on the small side but with a customary not too tall installation plumber; but I did not run out of hot water so all good. Wifi was included so all good on that front.
The hotel is located at the top of Candie Park and honestly an easy walk to anywhere in town. Room had a nice view of the Victoria Tower.
Recommend this hotel and just remember to give your post cards for sending to the concierge before heading to the airport; there's no where to post them there!
The staff were very friendly and check in a breeze. The breakfast is great; the English Breakfast a bit so so but all else is nice and tasty.
The room was very cosy on the 4th floor with nice bed and nice linen. The bathroom was on the small side but with a customary not too tall installation plumber; but I did not run out of hot water so all good. Wifi was included so all good on that front.
The hotel is located at the top of Candie Park and honestly an easy walk to anywhere in town. Room had a nice view of the Victoria Tower.
Recommend this hotel and just remember to give your post cards for sending to the concierge before heading to the airport; there's no where to post them there!
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In November 2015, David W said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Everything you would expect from a 4 star hotel. We were upgraded to a smarter room. Clean crisp bed linen, fluffy towels, refurbished within last few years. Restaurant is good. Breakfast is good with good coffee! The WIFI is excellent. The staff are as friendly and as good natured a bunch as I have come across for a long time. I would highly recommend the hotel. Be careful getting out of the shower in the bath - slipping is easy!
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In November 2015, Erica L said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Lovely hotel with excellent customer service. Stayed here on a short break, restaurant food was good and breakfast very nice. Extremely comfy bed and pillows. Lovely room, contemporary styling. I would stay here again no problem.
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In November 2015, KP_SP_Review said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
This was my first time visiting Guernsey and it was a business visit therefore the hotel had been booked through my company. As the company books good quality hotels I was very much looking forward to my stay.
Rooms
The rooms are very clean and spacious but they are not too big. The room felt identical in size to a recent hotel I stayed in Milan (also reviewed). The room had a very comfy bed and sleep quality was good. The ensuite was (like the Milan Hotel) the star in my opinion. In particular the electric power shower, was amazing. It was a combined bath/shower therefore also felt quite spacious. All the other amenities were excellent to! There was a small TV in the room. I cant remember if the room had a wooden floor, but what was unique was the wall papering. It felt like it was fabric wallpaper, with blue masking tape outline and mirrored cabinets and chest of drawers. This is not to my taste but it didn't bother me too much, there were some chairs a wooden desk and other bits and bobs such as tea and coffee facilities. My room also had complimentary wifi.
Service
The service was excellent. It is of the standard you come to expect of a top rated hotel. All staff were courteous and were very willing to help out. I had an issue with the complementary wifi and Aaron the concierge very quickly and efficiently sorted out the problem. The check in/check out procedures were very smooth and the restaurant staff were very willing to help out with dietary requirements. Well done! Keep it up!
Breakfast
The variety for the cooked and uncooked breakfasts was excellent. There was enough to choose from hot and cold. There was a lot on offer and it was tasty too!! The cooked English breakfast as well as the omelettes were both recommendable.
Location
The location was not great as the office was on the Esplanade but the hotel was up a hill, the walk up was not great and we had an occasion where there was alot of rainfall and walking to the hotel felt quite adventurous. There are hotels closer to the office which made the location feel even more unattractive. Also as the restaurants and other areas of interest are near the Esplanade, it felt as if teh hotel was in the middle of nowhere.
Overall
Good service, good rooms and good breakfast. This is a decent hotel and provides a pleasant stay, but the location is not desirable and something that I cant ignore. The walk will definitely provide some very good exercise on a daily basis and help with all the lovely seafood that you will consume, but I think the location single handedly for me would be the reason I would opt to stay somewhere more nearer to the esplanade. I would rate this hotel a 5, however due to the location it gets a 4 from me
Rooms
The rooms are very clean and spacious but they are not too big. The room felt identical in size to a recent hotel I stayed in Milan (also reviewed). The room had a very comfy bed and sleep quality was good. The ensuite was (like the Milan Hotel) the star in my opinion. In particular the electric power shower, was amazing. It was a combined bath/shower therefore also felt quite spacious. All the other amenities were excellent to! There was a small TV in the room. I cant remember if the room had a wooden floor, but what was unique was the wall papering. It felt like it was fabric wallpaper, with blue masking tape outline and mirrored cabinets and chest of drawers. This is not to my taste but it didn't bother me too much, there were some chairs a wooden desk and other bits and bobs such as tea and coffee facilities. My room also had complimentary wifi.
Service
The service was excellent. It is of the standard you come to expect of a top rated hotel. All staff were courteous and were very willing to help out. I had an issue with the complementary wifi and Aaron the concierge very quickly and efficiently sorted out the problem. The check in/check out procedures were very smooth and the restaurant staff were very willing to help out with dietary requirements. Well done! Keep it up!
Breakfast
The variety for the cooked and uncooked breakfasts was excellent. There was enough to choose from hot and cold. There was a lot on offer and it was tasty too!! The cooked English breakfast as well as the omelettes were both recommendable.
Location
The location was not great as the office was on the Esplanade but the hotel was up a hill, the walk up was not great and we had an occasion where there was alot of rainfall and walking to the hotel felt quite adventurous. There are hotels closer to the office which made the location feel even more unattractive. Also as the restaurants and other areas of interest are near the Esplanade, it felt as if teh hotel was in the middle of nowhere.
Overall
Good service, good rooms and good breakfast. This is a decent hotel and provides a pleasant stay, but the location is not desirable and something that I cant ignore. The walk will definitely provide some very good exercise on a daily basis and help with all the lovely seafood that you will consume, but I think the location single handedly for me would be the reason I would opt to stay somewhere more nearer to the esplanade. I would rate this hotel a 5, however due to the location it gets a 4 from me
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In December 2015, Sam N said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Stayed for one night on business. Real shame it wasn't in summer, as the view out onto the terrace and the sea was great - in warm weather I would have loved a drink out there!
I didn't eat here, only used the bar - where service was very efficient.
My room was great - lovely, comfortable bed. Towels very fluffy, but also very small - didn't cover the important bits!!! Odd....
Would happily stay again.
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I didn't eat here, only used the bar - where service was very efficient.
My room was great - lovely, comfortable bed. Towels very fluffy, but also very small - didn't cover the important bits!!! Odd....
Would happily stay again.
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In December 2015, Jerseyshaker said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
Just a short break. Great hotel,rooms really nice,cosy and clean. Very friendly,attentive staff. We are in the restaurant instead of going out,turned out to be a good decision. Great menu,and the food was well presented. Highly recommended.
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In December 2015, June S said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
First time on Guerney and sadly it was only for two nights. The hotel was excellent, the staff, the food and our room could not be faulted. As a person who loves fruit to have eleven different types of fruit for breakfast was heaven. On the first night we ate in The Brasserie and the food was superb. The second night we ate at the sister hotel The Duke of Richmond and the food was also superb.
The staff couldn't do enough for us and made us very welcome. We will definitely be returning for another relaxing break.
The staff couldn't do enough for us and made us very welcome. We will definitely be returning for another relaxing break.
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In December 2015, Claude F said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We arrived at 10am and had the most amazing stay. Car parked, room upgrade, and truly spoiled, everyone felt special. The whole experience was most pleasurable and we look forward to our next visit.Being in the heart of St Peter Port it was the perfect setting for a walking weekend around the capital of Guernsey with spectacular views over the islands of Herm and Sark.
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