Having just had our annual Visit Guernsey inspection we are delighted to announce that in this Olympic Year La Barbarie Hotel has been awarded Gold Standard rising from 3 Star Silver to 3 Star Gold. This makes it a hat-trick with our existing Gold awards for Bar Meals and Restaurant Food. (Chef said to tell you) We'll be cheering on Team GB this Summer and in particular Guernseyman Lee Merrien competing in his first Olympics in the marathon.   Citius Altius Fortius Refurbishus Our rolling programme of guest bedroom refurbishment continues apace and we were delighted to have four new Superior rooms ready bang on schedule as we opened in March. The Inspector commented that these new rooms were worthy of a 5 Star grading. As you can see they are delightful rooms and further enhance our reputation for Quality and Value for Money, with Five Star hotel accommodation at 3 Star prices! In Addition to the Superior rooms we also managed to refurbish yet more of our Standard rooms. Future Plans We are now awaiting planning permission to redevelop the pool area. As you will see from the attached PDF, (click to enlarge), we will have changing rooms and toilets in a larger beautifully landscaped area incorporating a sloped walkway rather than the steps that currently exist to access the Superior Rooms and Apartments. Significant investment will also be (pardon the pun) pumped into our plumbing system this coming Winter, helping to ensure a better result for our guests. Autumn Breaks Special Offer We are pleased to offer exclusively to our "Old Barbarians" a Free Nights Special Offer valid for new bookings for stays between 19th of September and 11th of November 2012. Stay 3 nights plus and get an extra night FREE i.e. stay 4 pay for 3, stay 5 for 4, 6 for 5 or 7 for 6. Call our Reception Team on 01481 235217 for booking details This offer is based on two sharing in a Standard Twin or Double Room and on Bed and Breakfast terms only. All extra nights at Public Tariff. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other special offers. Guess The Baby . . . . Round 2! Yes, Ilze is again with child and will be introducing us to? in mid July. So a brother or sister for Kristian? - that is the question. Mr & Mrs Cant were our winners two years ago in Round 1 so here are the ever so complicated rules again for first-time competitors. A bottle of Champagne and a free upgrade to a Superior Room (subject to availability) on your next visit to the person to guess the correct gender and closest weight. Entries to andy@labarbariehotel.com La Barbarie Hotel announces in-house staff promotions Ivo Gomes (pictured right) Restaurant Manager to Assistant General Manager Ivo has been working with Managing Director Andrew Coleman for many years and has been largely responsible for the growth and popularity of La Barbarie’s award winning Restaurant. Ivo commenced as a waiter in 1993 and progressed to Restaurant Manager before taking on this Assistant General Management role. During the winter months Ivo has taken on more widespread duties including spending time learning and understanding the demands of Reception and Reservations. “With over 18 years loyal and outstanding service to La Barbarie Hotel Ivo is well placed to assume the responsibilities that come with his new position. His popularity with our local and overseas guests has also been a major factor in Ivo’s success", said his very demanding boss! Raivis Srelkovs (pictured left) Restaurant Supervisor to Head Waiter Raivis is now in his 9th season with at La Barbarie Hotel and has progressed from Barman to Waiter to Restaurant Supervisor and now takes more responsibility as the Head Waiter. Andy commented, "Raivis has worked hard to achieve his goals. He is passionate about his work and takes a great interest in all areas of Restaurant life . . . especially the wine section!". First Old Barbarians of Spring sighted Nice to see Old Barbarians that have already been back to see us this year: •  Mr and Mrs Ellis from Surrey •  Mr and Mrs Ruberry •  The Byes and Freemans •  Serial Old Barbarians from Holland The Van Hattum ladies •  The Golfing Mills and the Shopping Mills •  Chris and Tim Yates •  Peter Ayles from Hampshire who gave us 12 out of 10!! Also thanks to Cameron Broughton who brought a whole bunch of New Barbarians from the US of A (Journeys with Soul). And too many OB’s to mention Thank you all for your continued support. And finally . . . Congratulations to Martin Kenyon for this winning caption to our last competition with: "Don’t look now, but I think your horse has eaten your toupee!" Mr Kenyon wins a bottle of Champagne (yeah the proper stuff) on his next stay personally served by our newly promoted Head Waiter.