Hi ladies, have visited Gibraltar many times and most recently three weeks ago. I have to agree with alot of the comments that have been made. But on a positive note I love going back for a couple of days everynow and again. Take one of the dolphin boats out into the straits.....I've never been disappointed. Our fave restaurant is called Thyme not cheap but fantasic food. There are two new marina areas with bars and restaurants and a casino well worth a visit if only to watch the world go by in the sunshine.
For me Gib is a very quirky place where the sun usually shines ( have been there in bad weather). Have stayed at the rock and the elliott and both are good, although they both could do with abit of compettion. One very traditional and one very modern. Do NOT stay the bristol...........we checked in about 5 years ago and checked straight back out. I think the Rock is due to shut for some time but not sure when........think it is going to be refurbished.
I can see why people don't like it but it does have its good points if you look beyond the duty free shops and the building going on.