World Country Guide

Accommodation

A full-colour brochure of all accommodation is available from the Guernsey Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses section). The Guernsey Government has a scheme for the compulsory inspection and grading of hotels to ensure standards of accommodation are maintained and improved. It is advised to book accommodation in advance during the summer months.

Hotels
A large selection of well-maintained hotels, offering facilities for the single or group visitor, is available. Over 94 per cent of rooms have en suite facilities. All have at least a washbasin and hot and cold running water. Advance booking is advisable during the summer period. For the brochure mentioned above, contact the Guernsey Tourist Board or the Guernsey Hotel and Tourism Association (GHATA), c/o Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, Suite 3, 16 Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port GY1 1WN (tel: (01481) 713 583; fax: (01481) 710 755; e-mail: info@ghata.guernsey.net; website: www.ghata.com).

Grading
All hotels are graded, being given a number of stars (with 5 stars given as the highest grade) according to the facilities offered. Some registered hotels have either not been awarded any stars or are awaiting their assessment. 5-star: The highest classification, with an extensive range of facilities and services, including excellent staff, high-quality service and a luxurious standard of decor, furnishings and fittings. All rooms have en suite facilities which include baths fitted with overhead showers, bath robes and bath sheets. All colour TVs offer cable and satellite channels, along with video channels. Additional fax and computer points may be provided; 4-star: Includes hotels with extensive accommodation and smaller luxury hotels, which provide high standards of service and a wide range of facilities. These include a dry cleaning service and a superior standard of decor, furnishings and fittings in all bedrooms. All en suite/private facilities will include baths with overhead showers. At least one restaurant will be open daily to residents and non-residents, for all meals. A full lunch service will be available in a restaurant, brasserie or similar; 3-star: The range of facilities includes a laundry service and more emphasis is placed on the quality and comfort of bedrooms, including remote-control TVs. Staffing levels and quality are of a good standard. Full dinner service, light snacks and lunches are available to residents and non-residents; 2-star: Accommodation offering extensive facilities including colour TV and private/en suite facilities in all bedrooms, a lunch availability option and a restaurant serving evening meals; 1-star: Clean and comfortable accommodation, with a minimum of six bedrooms, three-quarters of which will have en suite/private facilities. Range of facilities will include a lounge area, alcohol licence, lunch availability option and dining facilities for evening meals.

Guest Houses
These are normally family-run establishments, providing a good standard of accommodation in a homely atmosphere. This can be based on full-board, half-board or bed & breakfast, according to the visitor’s requirements. A number of these have residential liquor licences.

Grading
All are graded under the Diamond Scheme with 5 diamonds offering the best service and 1 diamond offering basic comfort.

Self-catering
Units are graded 5 stars to 1 star according to size, number of persons accommodated, standards and amenities offered.

Camping/Caravanning
There are four official campsites at various locations around the island. Full details are available from the Tourist Office. Visitors are not permitted to bring caravans into Guernsey.