We stayed at the Bristol Hotel recently and found it the worst experience ever. Having paid £80 for 1 night (not including breakfast) we were expecting more than a cold room. We asked for a double but got a twin, with no fridge or closet/drawers. It was actually comical and very much like Faulty Towers!

Just returned from Gibraltar and had been recommended this hotel for its location which indeed cannot be bettered. I agree with all the comments made previously. The hotel is a very old building which has been converted in a haphazard manner by erecting lots of partitioning. It is dark, not helped by the carpets, but overall quite clean. The staff are indeed very friendly and one Lady even gave up her car park space for us on our arrival. The hotel has six spaces outside the building reserved for its guest, but after they are full its a nightmare to find anywhere. The bathrooms are pokey, a bit scruffy but work okay. The breakfast is adequate if limited and uninspiring, but hey at that price what can you expect. There are lots of restaurants close by which do a 'full English' if that is your wish. Close to the hotel there is a square where mini bus drivers tout for passengers for Rock Tours. We took one of these at £16 each and it was a great two hour trip with a very knowledgeable driver. We saw it all and then shopped. Two nights is definately enough time to do Gibraltar and have a very enjoyable time, but only if you go with an open mind.

I stay at the Bristol every year and book with Thompson as I get a good rate for the flight from Gatwick and a good room rate. The hotel is very centrally located in Cathedral Square and the rooms are clean and comfortable - if not luxurious or particularly modern. The staff are friendly and courteous and they remember their regulars. The breakfast is adequate. Morrisons supermarket do a good value full English. It is easy to walk to everywhere in Gib from the hotel and the blue buses that stop outside are frequent and cheap - a day pass is very good value.
Drink and cigarettes are very cheap and in Gib and there is no discrimination against smokers. The Thursday tour around Gib and up onto the rock is very good value £12 and a lot of fun and the World War II tunnels are well worth a visit.
Overall I like going to Gib for a relaxing break once a year for about 3-4 days.
Overall the Bristol and Gib are good value for money for a short break

emailed the hotel for the rates for a 3 night stay 28th feb-2nd march. was quoted £74 per night. ended up booking online with thomson and got the same dates for £50 per night!

very basic hotel. great location but could do with tea making facilities in room.

room clean but very dated.

staff friendly and spoke english and were helpful.

overall good value for 50 quid a night.