worldclassUK
September 15, 2024
Booking the Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa was THE saving grace of a turbulent week in Jersey. Torrid weather - monsoon rain and gale force winds all week. We chose a superior double room with ocean view and were lucky to be given a front facing room with furnished balcony. The room was delightful, with excellent facilities - which was great considering how much time we had to spend in it due to the weather! We never got to sit in the sun on the balcony but the view through the window was lovely. Oh to have been there in the sunshine! Bed, bathroom, toiletries, tea/coffee, fridge, room safe etc all first class. Beautiful beautiful bed linen and fresh fluffy towels replaced each day. Robes and slippers in room. Ample wardrobe space. The hotel was very busy but we always found a space in the lounge to sit and relax out of the rain. Breakfast excellent as was dinner in the Elizabeth restaurant. The staff were so friendly - everyone tried to make everything feel right despite the weather - couldn't be more helpful. One waited anxiously in the foyer until he saw us return safely on a particularly stormy night. We used the busses a lot - out of the rain - and met people who had booked a hotel some distance away from the seafront who, on passing our seafront hotel on the bus as it stopped outside, said they wished they were staying there! We booked a hire car for 3 days - the hotel has limited car parking but is happy to reserve for you in advance at no cost. Given the atrocious weather, having an indoor spa pool was a bonus for those who can swim - sadly we can't. The Grand Hotel is more 'Gentlemen's Club' than modern but actually the more cosy and comfortable for it. We would highly recommend it...and may be back some time but not in September! Thanks team The Grand for making our stay as good as it could be in such appalling weather.