Local Reviews
In June 2017, Edmund L said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Visited recently with a group of friends 10 in all. What a wonderful experience. Great Location, 1st class Hotel, with courteous and professional staff. nothing was to much trouble and the facilities were excellent. Personally can't understand why it is showing short of 5 stars in your ratings. Guernsey is a lovely quaint place with stunning scenery and this hotel fits it well. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wants to fully enjoy a special hotel.
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In June 2017, Nicky S said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Took advantage of the morning spa treatment package. Went with a friend after staying at another hotel on Guernsey. We turned up with all of our luggage, including a big bouquet of flowers I'd been given. I'd called reception the day before to ask if they'd look after out bags whilst we were at the spa. No problem at all, concierge met us and took care of our bags and also put the flowers in water whilst we were there. We also asked for a taxi to be arranged to take us to the airport. All of the staff were welcoming, extremely polite and friendly. We went down to the spa area where we chose our treatments, I chose the aromatherapy massage. Cami, who gave me a lovely massage was very professional and personable which enabled me to relax fully. I completely lost track of how long the massage took, I could've stayed there for hours. (My friend had a facial and also really enjoyed it, she said the only thing she'd change if we did it all again was to have the treatment at the end, as she then went in the pool and washed all of the nice creams off that had just been put on.)
Once the massage had finished Cami gave my friend and I a tour of the spa facilities. We spent most of the time sunbathing and swimming in the outdoor pool, handily they provide sun cream and after sun at the poolside. It would've been nice to have some water available at the poolside on a warm day.
After the pool we tried out the jacuzzi which was bubbly, I also went in the steam room and sauna for a few mins and both were clean and hot.
After the spa we went up to put our swim bags with the concierge. We had a lunch booking at a restaurant in town and the hotel kept our bags safe whilst we were out.
When we returned reception found a bag to put the flowers in so that we could carry them more easily and the whole team couldn't have been more helpful.
In all, a lovely hotel, excellent staff and a brilliant morning.
Once the massage had finished Cami gave my friend and I a tour of the spa facilities. We spent most of the time sunbathing and swimming in the outdoor pool, handily they provide sun cream and after sun at the poolside. It would've been nice to have some water available at the poolside on a warm day.
After the pool we tried out the jacuzzi which was bubbly, I also went in the steam room and sauna for a few mins and both were clean and hot.
After the spa we went up to put our swim bags with the concierge. We had a lunch booking at a restaurant in town and the hotel kept our bags safe whilst we were out.
When we returned reception found a bag to put the flowers in so that we could carry them more easily and the whole team couldn't have been more helpful.
In all, a lovely hotel, excellent staff and a brilliant morning.
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In June 2017, bob_james_t21 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Visited with my wife to celebrate her birthday 50+ couple.
Selected the Celwbration paclage / room. Thoroughly enjoyed the hotel hospitality and service. The OGH is clearly a central and very popular upmarket hotel catering for a variety of guests. The Brasserie restaurant is excellent with a great little terrace overlooking at Peter's Port. Food was good although one of our main dishes was returned due to being heavily salted. The second attempt was excellent.
Room quality and cleanliness wwas excellent. Andi - the front desk customer relationship manageress was excellent.
Selected the Celwbration paclage / room. Thoroughly enjoyed the hotel hospitality and service. The OGH is clearly a central and very popular upmarket hotel catering for a variety of guests. The Brasserie restaurant is excellent with a great little terrace overlooking at Peter's Port. Food was good although one of our main dishes was returned due to being heavily salted. The second attempt was excellent.
Room quality and cleanliness wwas excellent. Andi - the front desk customer relationship manageress was excellent.
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In June 2017, Chris L said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We stayed recently for the third time this year . We have been staying at the OGH for six years now when we visit Guernsey . We were as always well looked after. Staff in all departments could not do enough for us. They add the personal touch which makes all the difference. We had lovely weather and were able to make good use of the outdoor pool . The food was excellent and service really good.
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In June 2017, islandergirl61 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
My niece had her wedding reception at the OGH. Amazing service and wonderful ambiance. They literally rolled out the red carpet for the wedding couple. The setting is lovely within walking distance of downtown St. Peter's Port.
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In June 2017, Ian B said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
If you feel the need to be spoilt and pampered the Old Government House is a great choice.The staff are excellent and nothing seems to be too much trouble. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed. We hired a car to explore the island and the complementary valet parking was a great help, what a superb hotel.
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In July 2017, ArneHFrandsen said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
It is difficult when there is no competition ... and the "OGH" as the locals calls the hotel has no peers on Guernsey. Fortunately, the owners have used this platform to make sure that the hotel is head and shoulders above the rest. The rooms are excellent, staff extremely well trained and friendly. The bar is the best on the island and the restaurant very good too. The location is convenient with everything within walking distance. I would stay nowhere else if I was a tourist on the island.
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In July 2017, Janine_Hampshire said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We've just returned from a 4 day stay in St Pere Port staying at the OGH for a special birthday.
We had a lovely stay, definitely helped by the lovely weather. The OGH is well located, being a 3/5 minute walk from the High Street and seafront, so easy to nip in and out without having to worry about 'trekking back and forth' to the hotel.
The service was of definite note in reception, in the restaurant and around the pool area. The pool area is a real sun trap and the heated pool really comfortable, it is also really good that they provide the towels and have a ready supply of boots soltan sun lotions and after sun. They even lent us towels to take over on a trip to Herm (shell beach).
The room was very well equipped, but a little on the small side, but they did make excellent use of the space available. The bathroom was also very well kitted out with toiletries so no real need to take shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap etc. There were plenty of hangers and draws to organise yourself which not all hotels do (so you sometimes end up leaving underwear in you case).
Our booking included breakfast which was noteworthy. The fresh fruit on offer was amazing at least 8 different sort - the raspberries, prunes, pineapple and yum soaked apricots of particular note. There is also a menu of freshly cooked options. I didn't find the eggs very tasty (in the cooked breakfast or the omelette), but the home made granola was really good (so I could see why it was popular!).
We had a lovely stay, definitely helped by the lovely weather. The OGH is well located, being a 3/5 minute walk from the High Street and seafront, so easy to nip in and out without having to worry about 'trekking back and forth' to the hotel.
The service was of definite note in reception, in the restaurant and around the pool area. The pool area is a real sun trap and the heated pool really comfortable, it is also really good that they provide the towels and have a ready supply of boots soltan sun lotions and after sun. They even lent us towels to take over on a trip to Herm (shell beach).
The room was very well equipped, but a little on the small side, but they did make excellent use of the space available. The bathroom was also very well kitted out with toiletries so no real need to take shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap etc. There were plenty of hangers and draws to organise yourself which not all hotels do (so you sometimes end up leaving underwear in you case).
Our booking included breakfast which was noteworthy. The fresh fruit on offer was amazing at least 8 different sort - the raspberries, prunes, pineapple and yum soaked apricots of particular note. There is also a menu of freshly cooked options. I didn't find the eggs very tasty (in the cooked breakfast or the omelette), but the home made granola was really good (so I could see why it was popular!).
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In July 2017, BBs_travels_11 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Recently attending a wedding at OGH. Service was absolutely military precision, food was delicious and the staff were extremely attentive. Also met up with friends the next day and, again, different staff but equally high standard of attentiveness and service.
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In July 2017, Billmac said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The OGH is a fantastic hotel located within a few minutes walk of the town, sea front and port. It is a lovely old building with all the facilities you could ever need. The breakfast is excellent with everything imaginable available, particularly a very wide variety of fruit and cooked options. What really makes this hotel special are the staff. From the minute we arrived they were all very attentive and helpful.
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