Amy Adejokun
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The Pomme d'Or is one of the best-located hotels in Saint-Helier. Perfect for a weekend's shopping (Queens and Kings Street are 5 minutes away on foot) or for a relaxing week between town and beach, because the hotel is not far from the seafront.
La Pomme d'Or - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
La Pomme d'Or - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
In the centre of Saint-Helier, in Liberation Square, 655 ft from the ferry terminal. The airport is 5 miles away. Allow 15 minutes to get there (traffic).
The 143 rooms overlook the marina across Liberation Square, the adjacent street to the hotel, or the other buildings. They have two main categories: "premier" and "standard". Design setting for the most recent category (the "premier" rooms): no ornamentation and a contrast between the dark wood furniture and the bright white bed linen. Soft duvet, plumped-up pillows, fine sheets... A sound sleep is on the cards. The other rooms have a less business-like style: wood, plain or tartan fabrics in blue tones, a sailor theme suggested by the pictures of sailing boats on the walls. Since this is a townhouse hotel, there is no balcony. But we liked the beautiful bathrooms, which are not very big but are very clean, and lack nothing: a bath (with separate shower sometimes, a hairdryer, bathrobes and welcome products from The White Company. Other amenities: television, Internet connection, air conditioning, minibar, and kit for tea or coffee. The safe is available at the reception.
The Pomme d'Or is a historic hotel that does not show its age. Thanks to renovation works in 2005, you would not guess straight away that Victor Hugo came here when he stayed in Jersey in 1852. The 5-storey building with a sparkling entrance is more in the style of a modern business hotel. Design and comfort is on offer at the Pomme d'Or today, even if certain photos in the stairwell recall the building's past. Like in most urban hotels of this intermediary category, the reception is just a counter and a small lounge. It is a circular room (bench surrouding a central element) which recalls the style of furniture in use in the mid-19th century.
The buffet restaurant is on the first floor. It overlooks the marina (no terrace). Stylishly designed, the dining room has tables covered in white cloths and laid with silver cutlery. A one flower vase on every table. It is nice that table service is available should you wish it. A wide selection at the buffet, and the food is good, particularly on the "seafood" evenings (Fridays). On the other days, there are roast meats, fish, prawns and oysters, as well as excellent desserts. The restaurant is popular with regulars in Saint-Helier. For an even more chic eating experience, try the award-winning restaurant "La Petite Pomme". Run by a British chef, it has 2 rosettes (the equivalent of Michelin stars in the United Kingdom). Victorian ambiance with alcoves in red wallpaper and fine gastronomic plates.
Note that, since 2 January 2007, the entire hotel (rooms, lounges, restaurants and bars) has been non-smoking in accordance with the applicable law in the United Kingdom.
The Pomme d'Or has an agreement with the Merton (part of the same group of hotels, the Seymour Hotel Group). Situated in Saint-Helier, 2,625 ft from la Pomme d'Or, the Merton offers access to its leisure facilities: the Aquadome, which has a fun covered pool, an outdoor pool open from April to October, a sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and fitness room. The residents of la Pomme d'Or can also make free use of the tennis court of the Merton if they bring their own equipment. Otherwise, rackets and balls can be hired there.
For the beach, go to the Havre des Pas (1,640 ft away). The advantage: a free seawater pool built offshore, allowing you to bathe at low tide. The downside: not much space and sand mixed with gravel. The closest beautiful beach is that of Saint-Brelade (4 miles). Water sports, hire of loungers and beach tents on the spot.
sauna, hammam, spa
tennis, mountain bike, fitness
Très bel hôtel de charme avec des mets délicats en restauration
situation vue agréable détente restauration
chambres vieillottes décoration à revoir
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