Local Reviews
In May 2017, luz c said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Had a lovely 2 night break here. Charming, hotel with lovely outdoor area and pretty bedrooms. The staff were superb, nothing was too much trouble. Pool was warm even in April. Fantastic range of food at breakfast.
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In May 2017, FredMio said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Booked a studio suite direct with hotel. Less than websites and included a £50 voucher on dining in hotel. Great location. Well trained and helpful staff. Food and wine excellent. Room nice but air-con not very effective and no hot water in shower. Otherwise, very good and we would return.
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In May 2017, DavidSk01 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
A comfortable, relaxing stay at the OGH (as it brands itself), in a luxurious 'King' room, recently refurbished to a high standard. The service offered was of a high standard especially in the restaurant, where we commend the professionalism of Maitre D' Ken, and in the excellent Spa-Gym facility, overseen by genially efficient manager, Danny.
We dined in the Brasserie restaurant twice during our stay and in the Governor's Room on a third evening. Overall, the food served was prepared and presented at a very high standard.
One thing that we noted that must be improved would be to include all the key ingredients served in a dish in it's menu description. The Lobster soup offered in the dinner menu contained (unrequired) bacon pieces. This ingredient was not mentioned in the soup's menu description, significantly altered the flavour of a seafood dish, and could cause a problem if served without warning to pescatarians, members of the various faiths which do not favour the eating of pork products and any other diners - such as this reviewer - who do not wish to eat bacon / chorizo / ham pieces unnecessarily added to seafood meals.
We dined in the Brasserie restaurant twice during our stay and in the Governor's Room on a third evening. Overall, the food served was prepared and presented at a very high standard.
One thing that we noted that must be improved would be to include all the key ingredients served in a dish in it's menu description. The Lobster soup offered in the dinner menu contained (unrequired) bacon pieces. This ingredient was not mentioned in the soup's menu description, significantly altered the flavour of a seafood dish, and could cause a problem if served without warning to pescatarians, members of the various faiths which do not favour the eating of pork products and any other diners - such as this reviewer - who do not wish to eat bacon / chorizo / ham pieces unnecessarily added to seafood meals.
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In May 2017, FluffChucker said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Lovely place to stay for a few nights. Rooms somewhat small but with all the facilities one would want. A very comfortable place who's greatest asset, by far, are the staff who were all perfectly charming.
Not particularly impressed with dinner in the main restaurant but breakfast was very good.
Not particularly impressed with dinner in the main restaurant but breakfast was very good.
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In May 2017, Alexa S said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We arrived by cruise ship and after taking part in a gin experience and trip around the island, we headed to OGH for another gin tasting!
We had not booked ( which I would do in advance next time, just so they knew we were coming) but were warmly greeted by several members of the hotel staff. There are a good selection of venues to eat and drink in wonderful settings. We opted for the Crown Club because of the gin tasting!
Ashling, who is charge approached us and after speaking to the chef due to the food element, started explaining about the 3 different options. Each option has 3 gins to try! Our kind of experience.
So the food was ordered, a magnificent lamb curry called Bunny Chow, served in a large tasty bun. Then the drinks arrived.
Each gin was tasted neat, then with a flavour, then ice and finally tonic. Every time we added something, the taste of the gin changed! Wonderful.
In the first we added crushed apple, to the second ruby grapefruit and my favourite the third - coriander. This with the curry was a taste sensation.
I hope this is correct because having tasted gins in the morning and now more in the afternoon my memory may have become a little cloudy!
The price was good as well, with a generous tip ( as we were all very happy ) £80 for 3 people. In our opinion a wonderful early afternoon experience in exceptional surroundings. Some people ate outside on a beautiful terrace but we opted for inside looking out onto the swimming pool. Beautiful crisp white napkins, what more can I say.
I suppose the fact that the sea conditions had changed since the morning meant that the tender operation had to be suspended was a sobering experience for us, as we had to stand on the quay side for a few hours!
Next time we are in St Peter Port we will try nos 1 or nos 3
Thank you
We had not booked ( which I would do in advance next time, just so they knew we were coming) but were warmly greeted by several members of the hotel staff. There are a good selection of venues to eat and drink in wonderful settings. We opted for the Crown Club because of the gin tasting!
Ashling, who is charge approached us and after speaking to the chef due to the food element, started explaining about the 3 different options. Each option has 3 gins to try! Our kind of experience.
So the food was ordered, a magnificent lamb curry called Bunny Chow, served in a large tasty bun. Then the drinks arrived.
Each gin was tasted neat, then with a flavour, then ice and finally tonic. Every time we added something, the taste of the gin changed! Wonderful.
In the first we added crushed apple, to the second ruby grapefruit and my favourite the third - coriander. This with the curry was a taste sensation.
I hope this is correct because having tasted gins in the morning and now more in the afternoon my memory may have become a little cloudy!
The price was good as well, with a generous tip ( as we were all very happy ) £80 for 3 people. In our opinion a wonderful early afternoon experience in exceptional surroundings. Some people ate outside on a beautiful terrace but we opted for inside looking out onto the swimming pool. Beautiful crisp white napkins, what more can I say.
I suppose the fact that the sea conditions had changed since the morning meant that the tender operation had to be suspended was a sobering experience for us, as we had to stand on the quay side for a few hours!
Next time we are in St Peter Port we will try nos 1 or nos 3
Thank you
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2017, JackyLa said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We have just returned from this wonderful hotel. I have stayed in many hotels, but the service offered at the OGH is second to none. All the staff could not do enough for us, but the manager, Harry, was particularly impressive. The public rooms are beautiful and quirky, and the dining room a fabulous breakfast venue. The food was wonderful and very varied. we even had a fab curry one night in the spectacular old Governor's room. The hotel is very well placed to explore the beautiful and fascinating island of Guernsey, too.
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In May 2017, HeidiHo37 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We didn't stay at the hotel, but did have coffee and used the Spa Facilities.
I booked before we arrived and this is a busy Spa, so book ahead!
The facilities are very nice and clean. Customer service is second to none Joao (sorry if spelt wrong) who was on reception was absolutely perfect for front of house and an asset to the team (hope you have a nice holiday)
Sara (I think is in charge) was very helpful. Thank you to abbey for my massage. Not sure which poor soul got my partner, but thank you he loved all his treatments!!
When we come back to Guernsey, we will return.
I booked before we arrived and this is a busy Spa, so book ahead!
The facilities are very nice and clean. Customer service is second to none Joao (sorry if spelt wrong) who was on reception was absolutely perfect for front of house and an asset to the team (hope you have a nice holiday)
Sara (I think is in charge) was very helpful. Thank you to abbey for my massage. Not sure which poor soul got my partner, but thank you he loved all his treatments!!
When we come back to Guernsey, we will return.
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In May 2017, Richard P said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
A group of eight of us stayed for four days and were all delighted with the choice. From the start a very warm and friendly welcome from Andy and the reception team.Breakfast every morning in the Brasserie was a delight with an extensive menu to enjoy. Actually managed to relax and swim in the pool on one of the days but were also able to sit out in the outside areas which were very pleasant. Various trips organised with the help of Zalan, the excellent and knowledgeable concierge.
Visited the spa and wife and I both had treatments which were excellent.One of the highlights was a great meal in the spectacular old Governor's room with a mixture of curries and seafood.
All the staff were always friendly and helpful and the service throughout was very good. . The hotel is very well situated to explore St Peter Port and further afield.
If there were any criticisms, the rooms ( even with an upgrade ) were not the largest and the air condition seemed to struggle to keep the temperature down but maybe a small price to pay for such an historic building .
Visited the spa and wife and I both had treatments which were excellent.One of the highlights was a great meal in the spectacular old Governor's room with a mixture of curries and seafood.
All the staff were always friendly and helpful and the service throughout was very good. . The hotel is very well situated to explore St Peter Port and further afield.
If there were any criticisms, the rooms ( even with an upgrade ) were not the largest and the air condition seemed to struggle to keep the temperature down but maybe a small price to pay for such an historic building .
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In May 2017, Dianagood1 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed in this beautiful hotel for 6 nights in the Sark suite two weeks ago. The staff were all friendly and efficient, the room beautifully appointed and the food excellent. There were a number of bars and sitting spaces to have lunch or pre dinner drinks-really enjoyed our stay.
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In May 2017, LinzAnn said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Beautiful hotel, the food was excellent though we only had breakfast and lunch there. The cocktail list and the gin list are well worth a visit!
The staff were friendly, particularly in the restaurant and the bar. The rooms were small but had everything you needed. Nice toiletries!!
Very comfy bed. It felt as if the room had been serviced too quickly on our first morning, probably because we were changing to go to a wedding when they arrived at midday to do it so they had to come back later (reception staff at the hotel did know the time of the wedding, so maybe this was not communicated to the other staff).
The only down-side were the starchy receptionists, on arrival the girl was really good and friendly but the staff when we left could not cope with the amount of guests needing attention (only 3 families), they were abrupt, forgot to take off our food credit and got in the most dreadful muddle booking a taxi for us to our friends house. They need to remember the customer is usually right and if we say we know how to get somewhere we are telling the truth....and they do not have to insist on a postcode and full directions before they book the cab and a smile or two would not go amiss.
Saying that I would definitely stay again. We had a beautiful view from our room and felt very relaxed there.
The staff were friendly, particularly in the restaurant and the bar. The rooms were small but had everything you needed. Nice toiletries!!
Very comfy bed. It felt as if the room had been serviced too quickly on our first morning, probably because we were changing to go to a wedding when they arrived at midday to do it so they had to come back later (reception staff at the hotel did know the time of the wedding, so maybe this was not communicated to the other staff).
The only down-side were the starchy receptionists, on arrival the girl was really good and friendly but the staff when we left could not cope with the amount of guests needing attention (only 3 families), they were abrupt, forgot to take off our food credit and got in the most dreadful muddle booking a taxi for us to our friends house. They need to remember the customer is usually right and if we say we know how to get somewhere we are telling the truth....and they do not have to insist on a postcode and full directions before they book the cab and a smile or two would not go amiss.
Saying that I would definitely stay again. We had a beautiful view from our room and felt very relaxed there.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk