I stayed in this hotel during the summer of last year. It was a little old fashioned, but the staff were efficient, and the hotel itself is situated in a nicely quiet road 10 minutes stroll from the centre of St.Helier.

I had intended to rebook this year. However it's come to my attention that the hotel - a simple 3 storey building - is now in the process of placing 3 mobile phone masts, 6 mobile phone antenna and a dish on the roof. If you're a guest on the upper floor, that rather large nest of electronic emitters will be roughly just 10 feet above your head. I'm fully aware of the dangers to health of such mobile phone technology, so I will never be staying at the Washington again.

I find it rather disturbing that the Hotel have kept this particular aspect of 'redevelopment' quiet, thus effectively removing any choice from those guests not wanting to be spend their holiday directly beneath a selection of mobile phone transmitters, signal boosters and receivers

Shame on you Washington, I would love to have returned this year, but until you lose those mobile phone masts, you've lost this customer.

That said, If the health issues related to mobile phone masts are not of a worry to you, I wouldn't hesistate to reccomend the Washington. It really is a nice, clean (if somewhat dated) Hotel, good for the older guest who's after 1980's style cabaret entertainment at night.

If I had reviewed the hotel after my stay last year (before I knew tripadvisor existed!), I would have rated it probably 4 stars from the point of view of an older guest (I personally think it would be a little 'fuddy-duddy' for the younger generations!). However, in light of the mobile phone mast development, I'm giving them the lowest grade possible.

at first thought could be better at the reception area but after a 15 minute wait for them to have a ciggy all was put rest very freindly hard working staff very clean lots of older people staying food very good but could be more of it only one choice for the vegertarians and that was take it or leave it i was on all inclusive so the drinks was allright but could be longer hours of all inclusive but overall good value for money

The hotel is well situated, being far enough out of town to be quiet but accessible enough, about 15 minutes stroll from the harbour and a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport (fare £11.00).
The appearance of the hotel on first impressions seems a little dated, but not in any way tatty.
The reception we recieved was welcoming, efficient and informative and
the staff were friendly and helpful.
We were allocated a ground floor room overlooking the pool which was perfectly adequate although again the decor and fittings are in need of updating.
There is a a small bar area, a conservatory, a pleasant lounge and a games room with pool table.
The pool is small but pleasantly situated in a quiet enclosed garden with sunloungers and tables and chairs where you can take your drinks from the bar.
There was twice weeky entertainment in the form of a soloist musician who was quite good.
The breakfasts were nice with a choice of variations of the full English and a limited supply of cold ham & cheese with fresh rolls & croissants together with the usual cerials, dried fruits, yogurts etc.
Dinner was table d' hote style with a choice of four starters, soup or sorbet , four mains and three sweets or cheese & buscuits.
The quality and presentation of the food was good and the service in the restaurant was efficient.
All in all we had a pleasant experience at this hotel and would recommend it.

just returned from the washington ,have to say first appearences was not to sure,any negative thoughts soon dispeled after meeting the very helpful staff, could not fault there service.rooms were big and their beds enourmous bigger than king size.
food throughout our stay was excellent and varied 4courses and beautifully presented.nice pool plenty sun loungers.small bar but adaquate freindley barstaff.stayed at plusher hotels and to some it may be a bit dated but the staff
and food more than make up for it,and its only 10min from st helier centre
value for money hotel.