Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant
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Hotel Overview
The Graycliff was the perfect honeymoon choice
The staff at the Graycliff treated us like family.We arrived two days later then we had planned due...
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Hodgenberries
- Nov 5, 2012
Nassau, Bahamas 2011
Completely Five Star! We upgraded to one of their packages and was treated to cigars, rum,...
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Bahama Papa and Mama
- Oct 2, 2011
Secluded rooms, sophisticated island dining
The Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant is a historic, 260-year-old property which once hosted Winston Churchill, and has been home to pirates, government officials and British royalty. This Nassau hotel now offers 20 elegant accommodations, fine dining and an award-winning wine cellar. The hotel is located in the heart of Nassau, next to the Government House. On site, guests learn to roll a cigar and participate in rum, wine or cognac tastings.
Highlights
- Award-winning wine cellar
- Free access to Blue Lagoon beaches
- Cigar factory on premises
Rooms
The Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant has 20 rooms and suites furnished with elegant antiques and a refined colonial palate. All rooms offer air conditioning, mini-bar, safe, alarm clock, cable TV, hair dryer, toiletries, iron with ironing board, housekeeping and evening turndown service. Laundry and dry cleaning is available.
Deluxe rooms are about 450 square feet and overlook the verandah or gardens and offer a king bed. Luxury rooms are 500 to 650 square feet, include a king, two double or two twin beds, with sitting area and views of the gardens or pool. Suites have king beds, separate sitting areas, views of the gardens or the pool area and are 700 to 900 square feet. The Graycliff Suite is located in the gardens and overlooks the main pool. The room features 1,200 square feet of space, a king bed, a large sitting and dining area, private balcony and spacious bathroom.
Features
Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant guests walk to shops, restaurants or use the Colonial Hilton beach for a nominal fee. An on-site fitness center keeps travelers trim and the secluded pool provides refreshment. Chocolate and organic coffee are for sale at the boutique. Guests learn to roll cigars at the on-site factory or practice culinary skills at the Graycliff Culinary Academy.Visitors can also join rim tastings at the indoor and outdoor lounge of Graycliff Cigar Company.Weddings, conferences and events are held at the Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant: The hotel can host up to 18 in the Wine Cellar and the dining rooms and terraces can host more than 300.
Dining
The Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant hosts an elegant dining room that serves fine cuisine and intimate moments. Guests indulge in wine, rum, cognac tastings or wine luncheons. The Wine Cellar stores more than 250,000 bottles from more than 400 vintners in 15 countries and has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1988. At Humidor Churrascaria, guests delight in seasoned, skewered meats and a buffet of salads, savory vegetables, fresh fish and indulgent Brazilian specialties. Diners can also indulge in mouth-watering wood fire oven baked pizzas at Giotto Pizzeria, sample international beers and light snacks at Graycliff Beer Garden or create chocolate treats at Graycliff Chocolate Factor, all on site.Grand opening of Graycliff Beer Garden offers a happy hour special of three beers and a pizza for $20 USD per person; two for one drinks and special small bites menu.
Transportation
- Nassau International Airport (9.9 mi/16 km)
Attractions
- Straw Market (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
- Bay Street Shopping (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
- Pirates of Nassau (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
- Queen's Staircase (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
- Dolphin Encounters (2.1 mi/3.4 km)
- Paradise Island (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
- Blue Lagoon Island (4 mi/6.5 km)
Business
- Wi-Fi (fees apply)
- Convention space holds up to 300
Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant Rooms
- Suite
- Located in the main building of the hotel or in the gardens are, with views of the Graycliff Gardens or the pool area. King size bed, with separate sitting areas - approx. 700-900 square feet. All rooms are individually decorated with antiques, are air conditioned, and have a private bath, mini bar, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock, data port, cable TV, hair dryer, luxurious bathroom toiletries, iron & ironing board, daily housekeeping and evening turn-down service. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.
- Deluxe
- Located in the main building of the hotel, overlooking the verandah or the Graycliff Gardens. King size bed or two twin beds, approx. 450 square feet. All rooms are individually decorated with antiques, are air conditioned, and have a private bath, mini bar, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock, data port, cable TV, hair dryer, luxurious bathroom toiletries, iron & ironing board, daily housekeeping and evening turn-down service. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. ** No children allowed in this room category **
- Luxury
- Located in the main building of the hotel or in the gardens, with views of the Graycliff Gardens or the pool area. King size bed, two doubles, or two twin beds, with a sitting area - approx. 500-650 square feet. All rooms are individually decorated with antiques, are air conditioned, and have a private bath (with Jacuzzi tub in Luxury rooms), mini bar, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock, data port, cable TV, hair dryer, luxurious bathroom toiletries, iron & ironing board, daily housekeeping and evening turn-down service. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.
- Graycliff Suite
- Located in the gardens overlooking the main pool, this room has a king-size bed, a large sitting and dining area, private balcony and a massive bathroom - approx. 1200 square feet in an even more secluded atmosphere. Like the other rooms, it's decorated with antiques, air conditioned, with mini bar, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock, data port, cable TV, hair dryer, luxurious bathroom toiletries, iron & ironing board, daily housekeeping and evening turn-down service. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.
Amenities
- FREE internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Doctor on call
- Gift shop
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- FREE internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Nassau
- Nearby airports
- Major airlines arrive at Nassau International Airport (NAS) which is a 20 minute drive from Graycliff. Alternatively, Chalk's International's seaplanes land in Nassau Harbour and dock on Paradise Island.
- Area description
- Graycliff is located in the heart of Old Nassau, next to Government House.
Nearby points of interest
- Crystal Cay Marine Park: 1.5 mi
- Atlantis Paradise: 1.7 mi
- Cable Beach: 3.7 mi
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Business meetings and special events for 3 to 300 at Graycliff offer a twist on the traditional. Each event is tastefully customized to each client's request.
Dining
- Giotto Pizzeria
- New Italian Pizza Restaurant has opened offering authentic pizzas baked in a wood fire.
- Churrascaria Humidor
- Located at the Humidor Piazza, this Brazilian rodizio barbecue is a meat lover's delight with a prix fixe all-you-can-eat price of $39.95 per person. Open for dinner only, reservations suggested. Dinner is served nightly except Sundays from 7 pm to midnight.
- Graycliff Restaurant
- Graycliff Restaurant is the first 5-star restaurant in the Caribbean and offers gourmet dining at its best, epitomizing elegance in the finest continental and Bahamian tradition with a menu that is both tasteful and distinctive. The restaurant is open daily for lunch (Monday to Friday to the public, daily to houseguests) and dinner. Breakfast is served only to houseguests. The restaurant is AAA 4-diamond rated. On request, dining can be arranged in the private dining room in the wine cellar. ***Please note that the dress code is strictly enforced. For lunch, dress is casual, on the elegant side. For dinner the dress code is elegant; jackets are suggested but not required. No shorts allowed (dinner), and shoes must be worn at all times.***
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (6)
Ratings and reviews for Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant
- All travelers (6) 4.7 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (4) 4.8 / 5
- Friends (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Hodgenberries
The Graycliff was the perfect honeymoon choice
The staff at the Graycliff treated us like family.We arrived two days later then we had planned due to hurricane Sandy.They refunded us the two days that we were stuck in Philadelphia and told us how glad they were that we had made it.Once the folks at the front desk discovered we were on our honeymoon they sent a complimentary bottle of champagne to our room.They were super helpful with booking our day trips and coordinating transportation.I have never felt so appreciated as a hotel guest on any trip.I would recommend the Graycliff to anyone travelling to the bahamas.It just doesn't get any better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Have at least one meal at Van Breugels on Charlotte street.The food is excellent and the owner Fred is a real character.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bahama Papa and Mama
Nassau, Bahamas 2011
Completely Five Star! We upgraded to one of their packages and was treated to cigars, rum, expensive wine, gourmet dining and a caring staff. We are planning our next visit.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
If you are a cigar aficionado then ask about their Cigar Packages. Awesome!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
REALLY CHARMING
I visited Nassau Bahamas on business recently. I stayed at Graycliff because of its close proximity to the venue and to downtown. The staff was very attentive and the Baillou room would be my choice of accomodation at Graycliff in the future. However, I found the airconditioning to be noisy especially in the quiet of the night. Altogether, I appreciated the very attractive, peacefull setting and antique decor of this hotel. Anna.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
"Too Serious"
Awe Inspiring Hotel, Incredible Service.
At first, my wife and I were taken back by the room layout and the hotel and restaurant layout and then remembered that this was a 1740's home made into a hotel, and fell in love with it and the people who take care of you there. Graycliff is adjacent to the Governor's house and a short walk from most of Nassau's shopping and historic district. It is not very handicapped accessible, nor are the streets and sidewalks around Nassau, some are and some aren't. The Paradise Island properties, across the bay are much better suited for wheel chairs, etc. than the city of Nassau. I was really pleased with the friendliness and the sincerity of the people of Nassau and The Graycliff Hotel to make your stay and experiences the best that they could. My wife and I will be talking about this vacation for a very long time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
In Hotel
Most evenings, depending on the holidays,etc., will find the restaurant open for dinner at 6:30 PM to about 10:00 PM or later, as your needs dictate. Most often there will be a piano player and vocalist in the lounge area for those that might enjoy a world class cigar and cocktails. Reservations are necessary and will let them serve your particular needs better, as they are so wanting to do.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
A fantastic experience!
This hotel room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were courteous and helpful. The only problem during our stay was the loss of water power on two occasions.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
central location was a real plus! Convenient to everything.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Quiet and Elegant
The Graycliff in Nassau was located within walking distance to downtown shopping and the port area. The rooms were like a bed and breakfast Inn and decorated with wicker,hardwood floors,oriental rugs,ceiling fans. The bathroom was all marble and had a large jacuzzi with plenty of mirrors and lighting. The only two annoying things were the small tv in the armoire to the left of the bed which was hard to see and the plastic wrapped mattresses. The staff was more than helpful and I would definately stay there again. This was one of the nicer hotels on the island.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
The port is nearby with several cruise ships in port daily. The shopping in downtown is great and easily withing walking distance. You can also walk to the local fish fry daily for conch salad and fresh fish cooked by the locals. The taxis,buses, and horse carriages are abundant and withing a few blockes.