Hotel de France  

Sitting on the terrace in the late afternoon, having a drink and reading my book.

Breakfast! On all three days we arrived between 9 and 9.30, to what can only be described as chaos. This was partly to do with the number of guests being serviced but also to do with a range of staff needs, eg lack of 'seeing' what needed doing most urgently. The more senior members acknowledged this as an issue, and on the third morning, a Sunday, it was more calm. However, stocks were still low and untidy, with breads being the most lacking in variety. It was as if when everyone's names had been ticked as having been down, the standards of clearing and relaying or restocking went into 'coast', rather than remaining in 'overdrive'. I spoke to a young woman on the desk and shared the above with her. As a guest, it is unpleasant to feel that just because you come down to breakfast a little later, you are not as valued or important to those who come down to a scrum when the doors first open.

Excellent breakfasts with really freshly cooked food.

You need to read the information in the hotel room. If you bring your own drink to your room you can be charged a corkage fee.

The staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming, the hotel was clean and the public areas were well decorated and in good order. The amenities were first class with a modern well kitted out gym and spa, the food was good in all of the restaurants.

I though the room we had was a little tired in its decoration and furniture, a double room with only one chair ( except for the dressing table chair) a second chair or sofa required, no mini bar or fridge. The fact that “corkage was to be charged on any drinks brought in to the hotel is in this day and age archaic and reminiscent of a Blackpool b&B. Although not there to stay in the room and watch television the unit (tv) provided was too small. The parking was minimal and the spaces small even for the small hire cars used on the island. No priority was in place for residents and as a result no spaces were available on my return from a trip around the island due to a function in the hotel

The Staff, especially Reception.The spa and swimming pool

No Ice machines. Poor tv system. No make up mirror or long mirror in room. No mini bar. No in room safe. Most 4 star hotels have these amenities.Poor quality food in breakfast room.

The leisure facilities were excellent.The staff were efficirnt and friendly.Thefood was good and the service everywhere.I Did not really have any complaints.

Being a single traveller I felt very at ease in the hotel. I enjoyed the spa fascilites and the relaxed atmosphere in one of the restaurants. Breakfasts were brilliant especially the scrambled eggs!

I loved my stay at Hotel de France, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, esp the staff at Cafe Aroma . A glass of quality wine with some fine food , on the patio, watching the sun set, was a delightful end of day experience. My room on the 1st floor was beautifully comfortable, and, other than some corridor noise, very peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed the short walk into town and to the waterfront, I saw much more of St Helier than had I stayed in one of the downtown hotels. I plan to come back for a longer stay next time I am up in this hemisphere, hopefully same time next year!

No dislikes, loved it.

Perfect location in St Helier - away from the bustle but within a few minutes walk of the marina. First class facilities / restaurant / terrace / swimming pool immaculately maintained.

Everything

I 've stayed in Jersey a few times .I 've been a little disappointed with the 3 star hotels I 've stayed in .So ,this time I chose The Hotel De France - I 'd stayed there a couple of times before & liked it Public areas in the hotel are smart & spacious .There are several restaurants -which I didn't try, though .one evening I had a hot chocolate in the café/bar .There 's also a spa but I 've never tried this either . I 'd booked a single room but was allocated a twin room -which was clean ,comfortable & a good size .The bathroom & toilet are separate -There's a bath with a shower over..I Liked the toiletries [in bottles fixed to the wall rather than travel sized bottles ] My room was very quiet & I slept well . Breakfast was really good .I was shown to a table quicky & tea /coffee was brought almost immediately .You then help yourself from the buffet -which includes a selection of croissants /pastries ; a selection of fruit salads ,a selection of fresh fruit :cold meats ,eggs [free range ] bacon etc etc I paid £150 for 2 nights which I thought was a good price The hotel is a lovely grand building .Unfortunately you can't see how nice it is from the road because there's an ugly car park in front , You reach the hotel via steps & a slope -I would think that most people arrive in a car . It's a 20 minute walk from the hotel into Town [St Helier ]

The only thing I don't like about the Hotel De France is the ugly car park in front of it It's also a bit of a walk up the steps & slope to the hotel,so if you 're on foot it's not suitable for people with mobility problems

Everything about the hotel and it's staff was totally professional. The hotel was immaculate in it's cleanliness. Every detail was considered, for the benefit of the guest,such as providing a hair scrunchie for the shower,and plenty of tea bags and milk in the room. The Tennerfest was on during my visit,and the food in Cafe Aroma was first class,but it was priced very reasonably. All of the staff were very helpful, cheerful and willing to assist in any way. The spa was amazing,and again totally professionally staffed.

It was only a very brief stay with no time to sample the hotel facilities but the hotel complex itself was very welcoming and very well furnished and the rooms (although small) were very clean and had all the facilities you'd expect. Would definitely recommend it

Very quiet location. Great facilities, esperially the the swimming pool area.