The Old Government House Hotel & Spa - the longest established and most historically famous hotel in the Channel Islands - dating back to 1858 and formerly the official residence of the Queen's representative to the Bailiwick of Guernsey - The Lt. Governor.
Today, "The OGH" (as it is affectionately known) retains many of the features from that bygone era although "she" has been sympathetically and lovingly restored to encompass every modern facility that you would expect in a luxury international resort hotel.
The Old Government House Hotel is also unique in retaining a timeless charm and elegance - an oasis of calm from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Old Government House Hotel offers a superb range of facilities from our luxurious Moroccan Spa & Chill-out room, intimate Governors fine-dine restaurant (arguably the most romantic restaurant on the Island) to the atmospheric continental OGH Brasserie (that overlooks the walled gardens and neighbouring islands) and our unique Temple of Body & Soul offering the very best in body therapies.
Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes at The Old Government House Hotel
Our cuisine, under the direction of French chef Jerome Barbançon, is now some of the finest on the Island and he has been initially awarded 2 AA Rosettes whilst the hotel has also been re-graded by the AA to 4 Star 78% - the highest rating in Guernsey. We have also been re-awarded (for the third successive year) the only VisitBritain Gold Award for service and hospitality on the Island.
The key to our on-going success - in both retaining our coveted Gold Award and remaining an independent family owned and managed hotel - is our exceptionally dedicated and professional staff who "make all the difference" in ensuring that your stay with us is both comfortable and relaxing.
Accommodation at The Old Government House Hotel
From spacious King rooms to De-luxe Suites, The Old Government House Hotel offers the perfect ambience for business or pleasure. Each room and suite has been carefully designed to suit the hotels historic individual character, with elegant and stylish decor throughout. Bedroom facilities available to you include:
- En-Suite Bathrooms with Bath and Shower
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Trouser Press
- Laundry Service
- Iron and Boards
- Digital Interactive Television
- Pay Movies
- Free Internet and Web access
- Telephone Voicemail and Messaging
- Wake Up Call
- 24 Hour Room Service
- DVD Player Hire
- Turn-down Service
- Complimentary Evening Newspaper
- First Day Complimentary Bottled Water
In addition, the hotel offers:
- Free use of Revolution Health Club & Spa
- Health Treatments
- Fine-Dine Restaurant
- French Style Brasserie
- Lounge
- Free Parking
- Adapted Accessibility Rooms
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Reception Desk
- Garden with stunning seaviews overlooking our neighbouring islands
- Facsimile and Secretarial Services
- Meetings & Events Office
- No Smoking Rooms and Facilities Throughout
- Balcony and Seaview Rooms (available for a small supplement)
- Lifts
- Meeting Room Hire
- Postal Delivery & Collection
- Free Wireless Access in Public Areas
- Internet Cafe
Accessibility bedrooms
:- King Rooms, The King or Twin Room (with sea view and balcony) is equipped with a door entry bath and shower, grab rails, separate shower and a low washbasin and lavatory. Wheelchair users need to be able to stand to transfer.
Queen Rooms
One double Queen Room is equipped with a low bath, mechanised bath chair and lavatory with support rail. The other has a ramped Owheel-in¹ shower fitted with a small seat. The surface of the beds is 68cm above the floor. The telephone is 40cm from the bed. Light switches and door handles are 120cm above the floor and the dressing table base is 70cm above it.
Luxury Spa
The rewards of staying in a luxury spa hotel are limitless. Whether it is a refreshing swim in the heated outdoor pool or an 'al fresco' lunch on the terrace you deserve to treat yourself after a hard day. Savour the luxury of our Moroccan style Spa and relax and unwind in one of the whirlpools, sauna or steam room. You can also visit Beauty & The East - our Eastern style treatment centre and have a relaxing body massage, skin treatment or manicure.
For the more energetic a workout in the fully equipped Revolution gym may help ease away the stresses and strains of daily life. Or maybe you would simply just prefer to lounge around with a glass of iced Champagne in the peace and quiet of our stunning Chill-out room? Whether it be for a weekend, a day or an hour the list is endless...the choice is yours.
Restaurants
From a wedding breakfast to a family 'al fresco' lunch, a light meal for one to an intimate dinner for two, the OGH provides the most sumptuous dishes in the most convivial of surroundings. We are justifiably proud of our cuisine - a pride that is reflected in the award of AA 2 Rosettes and a Gold Award by VisitGuernsey.
Our two distinctive restaurants - the intimate Governors fine-dining restaurant or the more informal French style Brasserie are popular venues for both residents and Islanders alike. Our French Chef de Cuisine, Jerome Barbançon, prepares each dish using the freshest of local and Continental ingredients - treating guests to world-class dining.
Afternoon Tea
Some traditions are timeless - Afternoon Tea in the Sir John Coward Room at the OGH is one of those traditions. Our Afternoon Tea of homemade scones and preserves, sandwiches, cakes and fine teas is served between 3pm and 5.30pm every day and has been for nearly 150 years ...