The HdF compares quite favourably to the Grand, actually. It occupies a very different location, towards the back of St Helier in an elevated position with nice views over the town. It's a 10 minute walk into the town centre.

1. Rooms. Rooms are clean, reasonably spacious with a decent choice of TV channels. The front facing rooms are best for the views.

2. Restaurant. The quality of food in the restaurant is very good and they change the menu weekly. Service is not always rapid, but always very friendly. Starter + main course is about £20. Breakfast is a well stocked hot & cold buffet.

3. Staff. No complaints here. Actually I'd say it is one of the hotel's better attributes. Maybe it pays better than the Grand, or recruits better, or trains better but the service is better and friendlier.

4. Leisure Facities. Guests have the use of a well-equipped leisure complex adjoining the hotel. A good way to spend an hour when you are away from home. There is also a small sauna in the hotel itself.

I think you can get a room here for about £75 if you ask nicely. If I ever go back to Jersey I think I'd try the HdF before the Grand.