Investment in Jersey
Following huge investment in the last two years, Jersey is now well positioned as a luxury destination. Here is a selection of the finest hotels on the island:
The Atlantic Hotel
In longstanding family ownership, this world class small luxury hotel is set in extensive grounds adjoining La Moye golf course and enjoys dramatic views over St. Ouen's Bay – a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty.
The Atlantic Hotel's award winning Ocean Restaurant has recently achieved three AA Rosettes and a Michelin star, reflecting the exceptional talent of Head Chef Mark Jordan, who excels in creating innovative cuisine using fresh, authentic Jersey produce.
www.theatlantichotel.com
Cardington House
The majestic Cardington House, tucked away above the picturesque harbour of St Aubin, has recently been transformed from a private residence into a luxurious five-bedroom retreat, boasting stunning views across the bay.
The newly opened boutique hotel gains its character from a blend of new and old designs. The hotel offers all en-suite guest rooms decorated to the highest level of luxury, bespoke service and live-in house manager and house keeper ensure round the clock complete comfort.
Cardington also offers discrete meetings facilities and is the perfect setting for weddings.
www.cardingtonhouse.com
The Club Hotel & Spa
The Club Hotel & Spa opened in the Summer of 2005 and holds an ‘Inspectors Choice’ award from the AA as a Red Star Property. The hotel’s restaurant, Bohemia, is Michelin starred and was ranked 17th in the 2009 Good Food Guide. It also introduced the first Chef’s Table outside of London this year. The Club Spa is something special too, including a salt pool, hydrotherapy bench, salt cabin, Rasul room and herbal steam. Just a stone's throw from the island's breathtaking beaches, this sophisticated townhouse hotel is the perfect destination whether on business or pleasure.
www.theclubjersey.com
Hotel de France
Inside the Hotel de France's grand facade lies a haven of refined taste and style where, from the moment you arrive until the end of your stay, you can be assured of friendly but professional service, excellent cuisine and a relaxed and comfortable experience. A selection of bars, restaurants and cafes together with the Ayush Spa "One of the 20 Hottest Spas on the Planet" (B.A High Life), with six treatment rooms and staffed by both Indian and Western Therapists. The Spa is complemented by an extensive swimming pool complex and multi-purpose gymnasium.
www.defrance.co.uk
L'Horizon Hotel & Spa
Part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection and located in St Brelades Bay, L’Horizon Hotel & Spa is located provides an elegant and relaxed atmosphere with facilities to accommodate everything from a cosy family holiday to a spa break, wedding, or conference. Alternatively you may be inclined to simply take in the stunning views with a glass of wine from the hotel’s terrace or one of its four gorgeous restaurants.
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/lhorizon/
Longueville Manor
The Relais & Châteaux Longueville Manor recently became the only establishment in the Channel Islands to be awarded 5 red stars by the AA in recognition of its unique quality and service. The newly refurbished 14th century manor house offers unprecedented luxury with refined décor, outstanding service and impeccable attention to detail ensuring that all guests are truly well looked after.
The uncompromising elegance of the hotel’s 31 bedrooms, award-winning fine dining and first rate facilities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts and kitchen garden.
www.longuevillemanor.com
The Royal Yacht
The Royal Yacht, St Helier is a modern, luxury hotel overlooking the capital’s harbour and the Weighbridge Park. Having completed a £22 million makeover in Summer 2007 it now incorporates several bars with live entertainment, a luxury spa, with fully equipped gym and vitality pool plus three restaurants with alfresco dining and gourmet cuisine, The Royal Yacht is an ideal venue for relaxation, pampering and indulgence.
www.theroyalyacht.com
Dolan Hotels
Nestling on the hillside, overlooking the yachting harbour and village of St. Aubin and the bay beyond, the views from the Somerville Hotel are breathtaking.
The hotel is one of the Island's finest country house hotels and is well know for its warm welcome and excellent reputation.
There are fifty-eight comfortable and tastefully furnished bedrooms, most enjoying spectacular sea views. It is ideally located within five minutes walk of the sandy expanse of St. Aubin's Bay and the sheltered cove of Belcroute Beach.
www.dolanhotels.com/The-Somerville-Hotel/
The Grand Jersey
The Grand Jersey features 122 stunning interior designed bedrooms and the islands only private cinema, this Jersey hotel icon is also an epicurean force to be reckoned with critically acclaimed 3 Rosette restaurant Tassili.
Following a multi-million pound investment, it is the perfect combination of tradition and innovation. Perfectly embodying this is the champagne lounge, with its feature bar which projects classic black and white films onto the screen behind.
The investment also included a prestigious new spa. Created in collaboration with British beauty experts Elemis and ghd, this new 8,000sq ft luxury spa features state of the art treatment rooms, spa bath, steam room, sauna and heated indoor swimming pool.
www.grandjersey.com
Radisson SAS Waterfront Hotel
The new Radisson SAS Waterfront Hotel, Jersey offers it’s guests an unrivalled view of the Island’s Elizabeth Marina, Elizabeth Castle and St Aubin’s Bay. The hotel boasts 195 guest rooms and suites, a Cocktail Bar, a French Brasserie and a leisure suite overlooking the bay with swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room and four treatment rooms.
In addition to the hotel’s situation and amenities, the Radisson SAS Waterfront Hotel, Jersey offers its guests a long and varied list of services that showcase the Island’s beauty, diversity and cosmopolitan lifestyle.
www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-jersey
Here are some words from some well regarded journalists who have visited Jersey recently on what they found:
“I spent three days in Jersey at the start of September, and was struck by the sheer quality of the tourism product on offer. In my career I have travelled just about everywhere, and can say wholeheartedly that some aspects of Jersey are truly world class.”
John Carter, Chairman of the British Guild of Travel Writers
“Jersey’s luxury developments, natural attractions and fascinating history make it a great weekend break for discerning clients.”
Christy Wyatt, Luxury Travel
“a capital buzzing with night life, cutting-edge restaurants and fashionista boutiques… St Helier is glossy and cosmopolitan… If you love food, you will love Jersey. This is where the French influence is most obvious — instead of the greasy fare served in all too many British seaside towns, the food is fresh, innovative and delicious, with seafood a speciality.”
Diana Appleyard, the Daily Mail
“Alongside the nostalgia-tinted pleasures of pottering in rock pools, these days there are new-fangled experiences to enjoy – luxurious spas and theatrical champagne bars, for instance – as well as trad-mod activities such as cycling and farm shopping in search of that perfect locally produced cheese.”
Claire Gervat, Sunday Times Travel Magazine
£200 million invested over two years – how Jersey became an easily accessible luxury destination
Over £200 million worth of private investment has gone into Jersey’s tourism sector in the last two years, and with excellent properties such as Longueville Manor and the Club Hotel & Spa, it now enjoys the best quality range of accommodation in the UK - and maybe Europe - for a similar size population. A quarter of Jersey’s hotel bedrooms are within the 4 and 5 star range, representing 50% of value. This extraordinary value and quality does not stop there, with Jersey enjoying a diverse range of world class restaurants, historical and natural attractions. This has spurred a wealth of new flight connections, making Jersey easily accessible from anywhere in the UK.
2008
• easyJet launches direct flights from Luton and Liverpool airports.
• The Merton Hotel launched The Flowrider, a new £1million attraction.
• Jet2 launched flights from Leeds/Bradford.
• The Grand Jersey re-launches after a multi-million pound refurbishment, including a new 5 star spa in association with Elemis and fine dining restaurant Tassili.
• Longueville Manor announced achieving 5 AA Red Star Status, the first hotel to receive the accolade in the Channel Islands.
• Bohemia, Michelin starred restaurant at the Club Hotel and Spa, ranked 17th in the Good Food Guide 2009 – rising 12 places from 2008.
• Cardington House opens, a 5 bedroom former private property that marks a new level of luxury on island.
2007
• St Brelades Bay Hotel reopens following £2 million investment.
• bmi reinstated their London Heathrow connection to Jersey, twice daily.
• The Royal Yacht reopens following a £22 million makeover.
• £50 million Radisson SAS Waterfront hotel opened.
2006
• The Atlantic Hotel underwent a £300,000 refurbishment, and hotel’s Ocean Restaurant gains a Michelin star.
• The Pomme D’Or underwent a £5 million refurbishment and is awarded awarded 4 AA & RAC stars.
• The Hotel De France opened its new wing, state of the art spa, swimming pool and fitness centre with a £14 million price tag.
• L’Horizon Hotel & Spa completes an £8 million refurbishment project.
• Somerville Hotel reopens as a four star hotel following a £2 million refurbishment.