John Aizlewood from "The Guardian" gave the compilation four out of five stars, stating: ""GHV2" is sufficiently confident to avoid remixes or new tracks. Desperate times, however, call for desperate measures". Ian Wade from "Dotmusic" positively reviewed the compilation saying, "Had 'GHV2' been released before 1998, it would've been a not much fun bunch of ballads and arsery. Thankfully, for the sake of herself, her fans and mankind in general, Madge had a bit of re-think. [...] "GHV2" contains some of the best pop music made by anybody", although he criticized the omission of some singles like "Nothing Really Matters" or "Rain". Cristine Leach from Raidió Teilifís Éireann gave the compilation 4 out of 5 stars, saying that " is still the queen of pop and GHV2 is essential listening. One for the multiple personality in you this Christmas." Dugald Baird from "Music Week" noted: "the set is something of an anti-climax, although it is an essential purchase for her army of fans".