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The Old Government House Hotel & Spa

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St Peter Port·Hotel

Part of Red Carnation Hotel Collection

Standout

168-year heritage (1858)

Story

Built early 1700s as merchant residence by Nicolas Le Mesurier; Lieutenant Governor's residence from 1796; opened as hotel 1858; German General Staff HQ during WWII 1940-1945; Queen Elizabeth II visited 1957; acquired by Red Carnation Hotels 2008

The Old Government House Hotel & Spa is Guernsey's only five-star hotel, set in St Peter Port. The property has operated as a hotel since 1858 and is part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. It offers 63 rooms and suites, three restaurants (The Brasserie, The Curry Room, The Olive Grove), two bars (The Crown Club and The Centenary Bar), a Phytomer spa, outdoor pool, health club, and wedding and conference facilities. It holds an AA Five Star rating among multiple awards and accolades. —

Premises48

What the venue offers, as recorded from their site and listings.

Venue & facilities

Air conditioningBarSea viewWood fired grillWine barAccessible entranceFree wifiHarbour viewGardenCocktail barHighchairsAlfrescoAccessible parkingAccessible facilitiesParking

Stay

5-starBed & breakfast62 rooms
Heated outdoor poolSwimming poolBeauty treatmentsGymSpaOn site restaurantEvents venueSaunaConference facilityOn site bar

Food & drink

CuisineBritish
SourcingLocally sourced
DietaryHalalVegetarianVeganGluten free

Service

Afternoon teaPrivate diningSunday lunchRoom serviceFunction hireWeddings packagesBreakfast serviceConference packagesA la carteWedding hireConcierge

Atmosphere

TraditionalElegantFamily friendly

From their website

The Crown Club

Wedding venue

Accessible room

Steam room

Children stay and dine complimentary

Multiple lifts

Conference facilities

Specialises in7

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Quick facts

Established
1858 · 168 years
Payment methods
Credit Card

People4

  • Andrew Chantrell — General Manager
  • Prenolan Naidoo — Executive Head Chef
  • Helen Gregory — Director of Sales
  • Amanda Nyadongo — Spa Manager

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Hotel accommodation
  • The Brasserie Restaurant
  • The Curry Room
  • The Olive Grove
  • The Crown Club bar
  • The Centenary Bar

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Visit Guernsey Member

Certifications

  • AA Five Star Rating
  • Visit Guernsey Quality Assured Gold
  • Sustainable Restaurant Association Food Made Good 1 Star

Awards & recognition

  • Silver Level Green Tourism Award
  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
  • Channel Island Hotel Awards Best Hotel 2016
  • Visit Guernsey Food Awards Breakfast
  • Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence (No. 3 Top Hotel UK)

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Accessible room with wheel-in shower, multiple lifts, AccessAble Guernsey recognized, blue badge parking/drop off
Parking
Available, including blue badge parking
Public transport
Bus routes 41, 42, 51, 52, 60, 61, 71, 81, 91, 93, 94, 95

Hours

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Contact

Phone
+44 (0) 1481 724 921
Email
reservations@theoghhotel.com
Website
theoghhotel.com
Social
Address
St Ann's Place, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NU

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for The Old Government House Hotel & Spa.

  • 1796—Became the Lieutenant Governor's residence
  • 1940—Served as German General Staff HQ during WWII
  • 1957—Queen Elizabeth II visited
  • 2008—Acquired by Red Carnation Hotels

Subsidiaries1

Other businesses under The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, across all of Island Graph.

  • Revolution Health Club—St Peter Port

    Revolution Health Club is a membership-based gym and spa within The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, offering unlimited use of gym, whirlpools, sauna, steam room, and fitness classes from £63/month.

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