subject: Finding A 5 Star Hotel In Jersey [print this page] Jersey might not be at the top of everyone's list when it comes to planning a holiday. The majority of us swarm to the warmer climes of the med or even further to escape the UK weather and to recharge in the sun for a few weeks.
For sure there are many wonderful places to visit in Europe and beyond, but it is also important to have a good sense of what is right on your doorstep too. Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, it is also the southern most of the islands in this archipelago and on a good day one can see Normandy from the Jersey coastline.
Jersey has an interesting past because of its location, it has been owned by the French and English in equal measure and, during the war, the Nazi's used it to plan their invasion of Great Britain. Nowadays, Jersey is a thriving island packed with history and culture and as such is a great place to travel to. With an International airport and a ferry port there is adequate transport links to and from the island and the mainland.
There is also a great range of hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs scattered across the island, and so you can pick and choose where you stay. When planning a trip to Jersey, the weather is not something that you will need to take fully into consideration; the reason being is that its proximity to the French coast affords it a warmer and more pleasant climate than the mainland. As such there is an abundance of flora and fauna on display all year round.
If you have the money and are looking for a 5 star hotels, Jersey has a good selection to choose from, The Grand Hotel is a fine example of the type of 5 star hotels, Jersey has to offer. This hotel is housed within a Victorian building and has been refurbished of late.
It can be found near the centre of St Helier (Jersey's capital) and not far from the beach. In fact some of the rooms (of which all are slightly different) offer amazing sea views. There is of course a wonderful restaurant within the hotel complex offering fine dining. The Spa is a welcome addition and will help you to relax and enjoy your stay. With Swedish massages and reflexology on offer this will be a very calming holiday indeed.
Another 5 star hotels, Jersey has to offer is the resplendent Longueville Manor Hotel. This 5 star hotel, Jersey has been hiding away is in fact a 13th Century Norman Manor, which is set in its very own grounds and brings to life the depth of history that Jersey has to offer. Of course this hotel has luxurious bedrooms and fine dining and an outdoor swimming pool to boot.
As you can see Jersey really has something for everyone and if you are looking for a relaxing and pampered holiday then selecting one of the mentioned 5 star hotels, Jersey has to offer is a great start.
