"Our customers say... "

 

“Hi Nina, Just a note to thank you for all your help to help me organise the Choir Lunch, a very good time was had by all and the food and service superb. Many thanks”

30-01-12 LG Gibraltar
 
“Really enjoyable stay due to the excellent amenities and staff efficiency and friendliness. Looking forward to our return in September. Excellent breakfast.”

29-01-12 DP UK

 

“Our first time in Gib.  The Rock Hotel Rocks.  The right waves.  First class from the cleaner to the management. 100% will be returning to the Rock.  Look forward to seeing you all again. A big gracias, thank you to everyone.  Beautiful hotel.  Again thank you all.”

17-01-12 AH UK

 

“A very enjoyable stay”

16-01-12 PD Sussex

 

“Continue the good personal service.  We have enjoyed our holiday.”

14-01-12 Mr & Mrs CR Berks

 

“A very enjoyable stay.  The staff are exceptional and we will almost certainly be back.”

16-01-12 BB Lincs

 

“I and my friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay, your facilities, magnificent views and friendly staff!

02-01-12 DH Gloucestershire

 

“....we had a fantastic time at the hotel, which made a wonderful Christmas.  The chef is magnificent please put us

on your mailing list for next Christmas”

27-12-11 JM & MN Malaga

 

Hola Stephen, This is a very BIG thank you, we really enjoyed our stay again at the Rock Hotel, as always your staff and the waiters from the Barbary Terrace Bar that we have got to know so well, always remember us and not forgetting Vin from the shop, whose brother lives just round the corner from my uncle in Bradway, also would like to say we met yourself and Toby also Alex, who escorted us to our seats on Christmas Day and was very polite and helpful. The Christmas lunch was impeccable, and would like to extend our thanks to all concerned. We send all our best wishes to you all for the New Year  (2012) and will see you very soon. Very warm wishes”

03-01-12 S&P B Yorkshire

 

“Hello, B and myself would like to thank you for a very pleasant stay over the Christmas period.  The staff were very friendly and helpful, we will be coming back this year we enjoyed ourselves that much. Thanks”

01-01-12 L E  UK

 

“Dear Nina O, Just wanted to say thanks for making this a truly wonderful Christmas!  The Rock is a magnificent place and I really appreciate the flowers, pillows etc.  Thanks again.”

29-12-11 L & D B UK

 

“A very good, all round Christmas break.”

29-12-11 WB UK

 

“Dear Mr Davenport, just a quick message to let you know what a fantastic time my son and I had at your hotel. Once again you surpassed yourselves. The food was exceptional considering the staff were catering for so many. We both loved every minute of our stay with you and it was a pleasure to finally meet you. Can you please pass on my regards and congratulations to all your staff....

28-12-11 SM UK

 

“Dear Toby,  As always the family have had a very enjoyable stay and it was great to see you looking so well.  Could you please pass this on to Latif and the staff at the restaurant and thank them for all their help and kindness...”

28-12-11 PD UK

 

“Satisfied with all facilities.  Very friendly and polite staff.....will try to come again.”

16-12-11 DP Spain

 

“Twelfth visit  As usual a very enjoyable stay.  Special thanks to bar staff and housekeeping.  We love to stay at the Rock and are relieved to hear that it is staying where it’s always been. Hope the refurbishment keeps its core values which we love.  See you in 2012.

19-12-11 JG Shropshire

 

“Dear Nina,  This is just to let you know that our Christmas party was much enjoyed by all our staff. I received many comments on how excellent the food was. Thank you for all your assistance with the arrangements”

20-12-11 JA Gibraltar

 

“Nina I have to say the food was excellent, the service was great and the company was fabulous !!!! We could have danced an extra couple of hours more as the night went by in a flash! Thanks to you and your staff !!! Please relay our thanks on to Toby & Alex Martin too.  BIG thanks to you all It was really splendid !!!! My warmest wishes xxxx

19-12-11 JP Gibraltar

 “Dear Nina... just a few lines to thank you and all the staff at The Rock Hotel for a very successful and enjoyable Dinner on Thursday 8th December 2011.  May we take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year 2012.

Best wishes ”    

12-12-11 Secretary, The Royal British Legion [Gibraltar Branch])

 

“Hello Nina, Just a short note to say we had a lovely time on Friday night, the dinner was superb and the music was nice too.”

 12-12-11 HM Gibraltar

“The Rock truly is an ‘oasis’ we enjoyed our stay.”

12-12-11 JH Lancashire

 

“Hello Mr Davenport,  We have just returned to the UK after a stay at your hotel. I sincerely want to thank you and your team for making my wife's birthday and our anniversary so special. Upon arrival in our room (425) l know it was a larger room or an upgraded room but you had supplied a bottle of sparkling wine with a little card of congratulations. It was a very kind thought and most appreciated. I would also like to mention that your staff were all very friendly and polite, especially the reception staff. If we visit Gibraltar again, we will definitely stay at The Rock Hotel. Thank you all once again. PS We wish we were still in Gibraltar as the temperature in the UK upon arrival was 2c. and that was at 14.00!”

07-12-11 P&N P UK

 

“Mohammed, Many, many thanks to you and your wonderful (bar) staff for such kindness shown and such excellent service as ever.”

07-12-11 EB UK

 

“Nina, Hope you are well. Just to let you know that they were all very happy with the food & service provided on the day. As always thanks for your kind assistance! Warmest wishes

01-12-11 JP Gibraltar

 

“Dear Toby & Nina , Firstly, may I thank you and your staff for all your help  in making the Rotary Auction Night on Tuesday the success that it was, and please specifically pass on the Club appreciation to Mohammed and his crew for the excellent service that they provided throughout the

evening. Their attention at the bar and in serving the tapas was

really just what was needed to make the evening a relaxed and

pleasant occasion. ....  “

01-12-11 TN Gibraltar

 

“Thank you for making this a fantastic holiday!!”

30-11-11 I&J C Devon

 

 “Dear Stephen, I want you to know how grateful I am for the wonderful service given to me last Saturday at my Dad’s 80th birthday party.  He was well and truly surprised and the event turned out to be exceptional and one that he will always remember with fond memories.  From start to finish, everything went smoothly and professionally. Nina at the Conference Office has been great from day one with the arrangements and the waiting staff at the bar and Wisteria Room on the Saturday itself were extremely helpful.  They went out of their way to ensure that the day was very special and I will always be very grateful to them for their kind attention.  My mother, sisters and myself would therefore be very happy if you could thank all those involved on our behalf.”

25-11-11 G F-T Gibraltar

 

“Hi Stephen Thank you so much it went very smoothly and yes Alex was very attentive and at hand all evening.  I am so grateful you all looked after us so well and made us feel so welcome. I look forward to working at the Khaima again; Alex is a pleasure to work with.

16-11-11 VGB Gibraltar

 

“Mr Davenport,  A short note to thank you for your promised personal attention.  The room was very comfortable and made all the difference on our three day trip.  My comments top friends and family have been extremely positive and I applaud your customer service.  I shall return.”

17-11-11 HB UK

 

“Good morning Toby & Alfred, R & C P have asked me congratulate and thank you both and your staff for the spectacular lunch served and fantastic attention to detail given during the course of the private lunch held  at the hotel on the 9th November. We are especially grateful to Alfred for utilising many of the products and ingredients that we as a company are proud to supply our most distinguished client on the Rock. We took great satisfaction from being able to individually point out all these items to our distinguished guests representing  one of our most important partners......Thanks once again”

17-11-11 DB Gibraltar

 

“Restaurant – Abdelatif was excellent – we could do with him coming to England to demonstrate to some hoteliers how to treat their clients.  Also excellent and good humoured service in the bar/bistro.”

14-11-11 Mr & Mrs C UK

 

“Rooms very comfortable… Restaurant could have more varied cheese selection otherwise excellent. Staff and service likewise, superb.”

06-11-11 Mr & Mrs R UK

 

“Nice break, relaxing.  Nice colonial style hotel.”

04-11-11 Mr & Mrs H Berkshire

 

“Have loved our stay here.  We came to Gibraltar to be married.  Weather appalling sadly!  Hotel full of character.

Keep up the excellent service.  Would come again..!”

06-11-11 Mr & Mrs T Alicante

 

“We have enjoyed our short stay very much.”

Mr & Mrs B Murcia

 

“The overall impression was one of comfort with old world charm.  All the public rooms were kept to a high standard… the views were outstanding.  Keep everything as it is...”

04-11-11 MJS D-D UK

 

“Hi there, My husband and I have just spent a week at The Rock Hotel and would like to say ’THANK YOU' to all the staff. We had a couple of issues on our first day but Toby sorted them out - big thank you to him. The Bar/Wisteria staff were excellent, always found time for us. We look forward to returning to The Rock Hotel in the near future. Regards.”

08-11-11 Mr & Mrs S UK

 

“Dear Mr Davenport, I would like to thank you and your staff for making our short stay at the Rock Hotel so pleasurable. We intend to visit Gibraltar again next year and will most definitely stay at the Rock Hotel to me says it all. Thank you once again”

07-11-11 A & V C

 

“Dear Ms Valerga,  Now that we have returned from our holiday in Gibraltar I thought we would email you just to say how much we enjoyed our stay. We were most grateful to you for arranging such nice accommodation. Even the weather was kind to us and we enjoyed the sunshine. We look forward to our next visit.  Many thanks.”

 07-11-11 Sir T T UK

 

“Dear Stephen, May I take this opportunity of thanking you for the superb service that my wife and I experienced on our four night break at your hotel. You kindly agreed to make arrangements for us to have a fourth floor room overlooking the sea/city with lovely views all around.

My wife was delighted with the surprise and overwhelmed that so much trouble had been gone to in making this such memorable trip.

Please convey my thanks to Elizabeth Valerga for assisting us with the aforementioned room. Our short break really was very special and we will be returning to the Rock Hotel again in the future.

I will write a review of our experience in Trip Adviser.”

04-11-11 DA UK

 

“Our fifth stay and as good as always.  Pleased to see Malik still in the restaurant – he sums up all that is good about this hotel..”

03-11-11 Mr & Mrs B UK

 

“A very good stay, enjoyed it. I would use this hotel again and recommend it to others whilst explaining that the decor needs a paint brush. Good luck for the future.”

01-11-11 DH UK

 

“Hello Alex, Thanks again to you and your team for making Saturday night such a successful evening. The food was excellent and everything both wine and food were served in a very slick manner.”

02-10-2011 PS Gibraltar

 

“Hi Nina, We would like to thank you and your staff for the lovely reception held at the Khaima marquee you put on for us on Friday 21st October for our wedding. What a wonderful day, everything was perfect.  The food and service was excellent...”

01-11-12 S&J C RoI

 

“Dear Mr Davenport,  My friend, Sra C H and I would like to thank you for a most pleasant afternoon on the terrace where we enjoyed our lunch which was beautifully served by Abdullah. “

31-10-11 Dr EW Gibraltar

 

“Stephen... the Wine Dinner went very well. Alex and his team were excellent as was the food. At the end of the dinner Marco Antonio thanked the Rock Hotel for the evening, highlighting the excellent pairing of the food with the wine which maximized the different wine’s characteristics. Thanks very much,”

31-10-11 PS Gibraltar

 

“We attended the wedding which took place in your hotel on Friday 21st October.  The meal was excellent and the staff were most attentive.  We also enjoyed the drinks and canapés which were served at lunch time.  Among your servers was a young lad by the name of Liam Barratt who was particularly pleasant and attentive.  In fact I found all members of staff at the hotel to be very helpful and polite”.

28-10-11 JYM UK

 

“Excellent stay, really enjoyed it.  Been before and will come again.  Many thanks. Please do not let standards slip”

28-10-11 RW Dorset

 

“Hi Nina, We would like to thank you and your staff for the lovely reception you put on for us last Wednesday for our wedding, the setting was perfect the canapés, champagne, service & presentation were excellent and we all enjoyed ourselves, it made our wedding day very special Thanks very much”
27-10-11 S& JJ UK

 

“Dear Liz ,  A very belated note to say how much we enjoyed our recent stay at The Rock.  Please accept our grateful thanks for all your help and to your staff for their excellent service. It was very nice to have old fashioned service. We shall certainly return to The Rock – hopefully early next year as we found Gibraltar a delightful place to stay.  Please let me know as to when your refurbishment are going to be undertaken. Very kind regards”

26-10-11 GW UK

 

Dear Nina, sorry for the delay in writing but we have been away on honeymoon.  I just wanted to thank you very much for a wonderful day, everything was perfect, the ceremony, the reception room and the food was amazing.  Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you again or making our day special. Kind regards”

24-10-11 T&F UK

 

“Much enjoyed our stay and will return soon for a longer trip.  Service, food and all the staff were first class.  The hotel is clearly part of Gibraltar history. Whilst refurbishment will improve the look of the building – its location, views and ambience could not be replicated elsewhere.”

20-10-11 GC Gloucestershire

 

“Lovely atmosphere, a very enjoyable stay.”

20-10-11 RB Sussex

 

“This hotel is unique..its genteel charm and style are very desirable and make customers want to return.  This kind of atmosphere can’t be bought as it evolves over time.  The art deco style is highly evocative of a ‘golden age’....

20-10-11 LI Oxon

 

Hola Alex, just a short note to thank you for looking after us last Friday, we had a fabulous day and the food was excellent. We really appreciate everything you did for us. Remember if you are ever in the Nerja area please do call on us

13-10-11 FYT Nerja

 

“Dear Stephen, Alex and Nina,  I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your help in the run up to our event and of course to your team's dedication last night itself.  It was a long arduous journey with lots of obstacles along the way but the end result was fantastic and we have already received quite a number of very complementary emails from our guests. Please give the chefs a heartfelt thank you on our behalf as the quality of the food was superb and this greatly attributed to the success of the event.”

12-10-11 DP Gibraltar

 

Dear Mr Davenport, thank you for your letter responding to our comments in the questionnaire we filled in during our recent stay at The Rock. We have stayed eleven times now as we have a family grave in Gibraltar. We are the third generation of our family to stay at The Rock in the last 50 Years and this year  our grandson came with us making a fourth generation.  I would like you to know that we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the staff were superb with our grandson.  

We look forward to returning to The Rock in the near future and we are extremely relieved to hear it is staying in its present location. We also understand some refurbishment is due to take place. We hope The Rock will not change too much. We love what it stands for. Looking forward to returning soon.”

 11-10-11 J&P G UK

 

“I have just returned from the Rock and apart from a couple of issues have had a wonderful stay and wish it had been longer, It does feel so nice and relaxing and we do love the old style of the hotel. I do hope it is not changed to much when it is upgraded in the future. We enjoyed it so much have booked to come for two weeks time next year..”  

10-10-11 SB UK

 

“Dear Mr Davenport, Just a quick line to say thank you, we had the most enjoyable time and my mother-in-law didn't want to leave. Hopefully she will still be able (or indeed I will be fit and able enough to manage the care that she needs) to return next April/May. Please thank all of the staff members for the help and assistance that they gave to us, we couldn't fault them.

Respectfully”

 09-10-11 MR UK

 

“On our arrival we discovered we had arrived one day early, the reception staff dealt with the situation efficiently and in a very courteous manner – especially Naomi – many thanks.  We have thoroughly enjoyed the hotel and congratulate your staff on the way they have treated us.  We shall be returning in March of next year.”

06-10-11 JT UK

 

“We have had a restful and enjoyable stay here at the Rock.”

01-10-11 AM Yorkshire

 

“Very pleasant stay...Look forward to returning next year.  Wonderful restaurant staff, a real credit..”

03-10-11 S&J B Bucks

 

“Dear Nina, Just to say thanks for a lovely evening. The place looked lovely and the food was delicious. We all had a great time. Really a night to remember. Please give our thanks to the staff.”

03-10-11 S Gibraltar

 

“A lovely place to stay for a quiet break.  Would consider staying again.”

23-09-11 LH Kent

 

“First visit, very nice thank you.  Excellent quality of breakfast, service and choice”

30-09-11 PM Kent

 

“Very impressed, hope the refurbishment does not spoil the atmosphere of the hotel.”

20-09-11 DE UK

 

“Would stay again.  Great hotel.”

26-09-11 NH UK

 

“..Little dated but very spacious, overall a great hotel and would recommend.”

27-09-11 Mrs B UK

 

“Dear Toby, I would like to take this opportunity though to thank you and your staff for all the hard work in providing us

with an enjoyable and excellent lunch with your usual care and consideration and patience even with the many changes and additions made by us at a late stage.”

19-09-11 MB Gibraltar

 

“Toby, Just wanted to say it was an excellent lunch & organization excellent! Kind regards”

19-09-11 PAI Gibraltar

 

“Eleventh visit.  As usual thoroughly enjoyed.  We will be returning.  Glad to hear the Rock Hotel is staying in its present situation and not moving..”

13-09-11 J&P G UK

 

“Just a short note thanking you for making us most welcome on our return to the Rock.  Room 430 is delightful ..

12-09-11 D&A M UK

 

“Excellent.  We enjoyed our visit so much so we intend to visit again.”

16-09-11 DWH Kent

 

“Hi Nina,  Just an email to thank you for your help in making our wedding such a special day.  It was a perfect venue and the food/wine was outstanding. Can you please thank all the staff including the waiters and waitresses who were so kind and helpful. We will see you again next September. Kind regards”

15-09-11 D&L A UK

 

“Nina, I want to thank you and Toby for making our night so special.  It was picture perfect I could not fault a thing :)  Please send our thanks to your staff too. Thanks xxxxx

05-09-11 NC Gibraltar

 

“Thank you to front office manager Liz, who helped us with our booking.  We have stayed in the penthouse three times and once in a suite.  Liz has been an excellent help to us!”

29-08-11 Mr and Mrs S Gibraltar

 

“Generally hotel and staff very good and helpful.  Location and views also very good..”

01-09-11 Mr & Mrs R UK

 

“Alex, We would like to express our appreciation on the improvements made to all amenities at the hotel pool this year.  The swimming pool is so clean and well-maintained, the showers, extra toilets, sun beds and parasols have been an added bonus as has been the whole Moroccan theme surrounding the pool area. The service by the staff members is highly commendable as they go out of their way to make our stay a pleasant and enjoyable one.  Special mention in this respect to Larbi, Javier, and Damien...”

16-08-11 Mr & Mrs C de la P Gibraltar

 

“All excellent!  It was good to be back..”

17-08-11 SG UK

 

“Dear Nina Firstly I would like to let you know that, after asking about the al fresco bbq, we had dinner by the pool on Friday night and were really impressed by the food, service and newly refurbished pool area. We have been talking about what we want to do for our wedding throughout the weekend and because we both liked the atmosphere and quality of The Rock Hotel, we would love to look into holding both the ceremony and reception by the pool. Could you possibly give us an insight into hiring the new Khaima, catering, how long the reception could go on for, etc and of course, if it is possible to have the ceremony by the pool too? Looking forward to hearing from you!”

17-08-11 KG UK

 

“Staff very helpful and polite.  Enjoyable stay – 4th year in succession.”

17-08-11 Mrs H North Yorkshire

 

“ Dear Sir,  I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks to your staff for the wonderful welcome and service when we visited your hotel  to toast our marriage on the 28th July.  Nina was very helpful and accommodating, arranging champagne for us in the lounge and on the terrace and every staff member was friendly in congratulating us.  Please pass on our thanks to your staff that made the toasting of our wedding so special, memorable and perfect.”

15-08-11 JB UK   

 

“We have had the most wonderful stay here in Gibraltar and we will definitely be returning. The staff have all been lovely.”

14-08-11 T B-D UK

 

“ We will be back on a regular basis.  Excellent room and magical views.  Lovely foyer and bar.  Great value.  Excellent staff.  Well done!”

15-08-11 DJ West Sussex

 

 “Dear Nina and Toby, I would like to thank you for having organised my fiftieth birthday party at the Rock Hotel swimming pool, everything was exceptional, especially the food. I would also like you to extend my gratitude to all the staff at the pool for having contributed to making the party a most memorable one. A special thank you for extending the closing time to 01.30am, I can assure you that a great time was had by all. All the best.” 

25 -07-11 G&R Gibraltar

 

“Dear Nina and Staff,  We just wanted to say a very big thank you for making our wedding day such a perfect and memorable day for us both and our family and friends.  We had an amazing time in Gibraltar thanks to the staff at the Rock Hotel and our compliments go to the chef for giving us a superb meal..  Hope to be back again soon.  With our fondest regards.”

18-07-11 N&K UK

 

“Hi Nina & Toby, Just a quick email to thank you for all your help organising our wedding in June. It was a fantastic day from start to finish.

The location was wonderful, the food and drinks were first class, a special thanks to the Chef and the kitchen staff, also to the professionalism of the waiters who looked after us superbly. Our photos were terrific and really showed off the Hotel at its best. All in all it was a day to remember. We will return to the Rock Hotel, hopefully next year on our Anniversary. Thanks again”

12-07-11 B&CM Scotland

 

 “To Latif and Alfred (Head Chef) and all the team who made our wedding day and reception dinner at the hotel - so friendly and memorable!  Many thanks.”

07-07-11 G&P UK

 

“Pool beautiful.. Porters were very good and informative.  Staff all excellent.  Very good and helpful on reception.”

05-07-11 P&S Q Middlesex

 

“Excellent hotel.  Would feel a little updating on paintwork would make it even better. Will come back and stay.  Lovely location and amazing cocktails and food.”

07-07-11 Mr&Mrs H Somerset

 

“Evening meal seems expensive but otherwise a lovely stay.  Thank you.”

29-06-11 SH Yorkshire

 

“A very nice short break holiday hotel.  Views very good, easy for town.  Keep up the good work and maintain this standard.”

29-06-11 PW UK

 

“Hi Nina, I hope you are well? A couple of things from last Friday’s function. Firstly many thanks to all those at The Rock who made it a success”

07-07-11 SF UK

 

“All your staff are delightful, and I would like you to pass on our praise to everyone, from the front of house receptionists particularly Liz and Melissa, the porter, to all the dining room staff at breakfast who were always so cheerful and friendly and nothing was ever too much trouble. They were super. A particular thank you and SPECIAL wishes go to Abdullah and Aziz, your deputy bar manager and asst out on the terrace. We travel the world monthly on business and they are the nicest, kindest and most attentive staff we have ever come across. And we often stay at Reid’s in Madeira and Raffles.We choose The Rock for old fashioned style, and the fact we live on the Isle of Bute and know Jonny Bute the Marquis of Bute who's grandfather built your hotel. We shall be discussing our stay with him in great detail !! Also showing him our beautiful photographs of your views and terrace. You can be very proud of your lovely staff.  Oh and I forgot to mention how nice the pool bar staff are and Dana the room service girl.Thank you again, please pass on our thanks, we do appreciate your old fashioned service. With grateful thanks and kind regards.” 
02-07-11 N & S C IoB

“Dear Nina, Thanks very much for everything, we had a great time. Food was great & the place looked lovely....”

27-06-11 GC Gibraltar

 

“Dear Nina, Many thanks for everything, the reception was a success and your hotel's food and service was fantastic.”

27-06-11 VP Gibraltar

“Dear Stephen, Just to say thank you for a wonderful holiday and especially for your help after the ‘monkey business’.  The hotel is great and the staff are a credit to you.  Kind regards.”

25-06-11 A&G W UK

 

“Very enjoyable stay”

27-06-11 RH Wales

 

“Would come again”

24-06-11 Mr&Mrs F Gloucestershire

 

“Xavier by the pool – excellent service”

11-06-11 JA Surrey

 

“I have enjoyed my stay immensely – and I will recommend and return.  Wi-fi very helpful – good facility.  Thanks.”

24-06-11 JG Penarth

“Couldn’t recommend the hotel any higher. Coming back in September”

22-06-11 CE York

 

“Pool staff lovely.  Terrace staff lovely. Abdullah and Aziz very, very nice.”

23-06-11 Mr C Isle of Bute

“Dear Nina, My niece Jannah has instructed me to please thank everyone for the wonderful afternoon tea christening party on Sunday, and if you can pencil in her wedding booking for the 22nd of June 2013 for 200 at the Khaima. Kind regards”

23-06-11 AR Gibraltar.

 

“Good evening Mr Davenport,   I just wanted to express how much we enjoyed our stay at your hotel. Gibraltar is a special place and your hotel is really lovely. Perhaps you could do with a little renewal and certainly the family of apes need watching but overall congratulations to you. A superb location and fantastic views. Nice rooms and the breakfast is so much better than any Spanish hotel I've been to. Congratulations.”

 21-06-11 D & D H UK

 

“Hello Nina, Thank you very much for looking after us on our very special wedding celebrations on the 10th June and organising morning coffee  along with a  table & champagne for lunch on the day. We are sorry we missed you to thank you personally, however we did ask Abdullah to pass our appreciation to you and though he also gave us good service.  We look forward to visiting Gibraltar again. Very Kind Regards.”

20-06-11 B&L H UK

 

“Dear Nina , Just a short email to thank you for organising a wonderful dinner last night. The Commission Members and guests thoroughly enjoyed the food. I thought the waiters were extremely professional and I would be grateful if you could extend my thanks to them. It was a good taster of what is to come for the wedding!!”

08-06-11 B H-J Gibraltar

 

“Dear Latif, ...thanks very much to you, your great chef Alfred Rodriguez and your attentive staff for the wedding dinner.  The food and wine were excellent.  We all had different a la carte dishes and we were served with promptness and care..”

08-06-11  CS UK

 

“The Governor, CBF, CO of Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Miss Gibraltar and all the VIP's and guests all said that they enjoyed it immensely. Rock fusion belly dancers were an excellent idea and worked brilliantly in the most excellent and lovely Moroccan style venue of the Rock hotel swimming pool. What an amazing tent. The service and food were excellent and our thanks go to Toby and all the staff at the Rock Hotel who have once again been outstanding.”

06-06-11 JR Gibraltar

 

“Dear Mohammed,  We are back in the UK now and are writing to say thank you very much to you and your staff, in particular Abdullah Ghazi, Sebastian and Aziz for the wonderful canapés , champagne and afternoon tea for our wedding on 20th May.  It was all just perfect and delicious!  Your staff were very caring and attentive.  Thank you all again.”

05-06-11 C&R S UK

 

"Dear Nina..Just a quick e-mail to say what a wonderful wedding day we had at the Rock Hotel on the 11th May and to say thank you for everything - a big thank you to you and Toby and Alejandro for being such lovely witnesses come photographers.  Also a thank you to the waiters in the restaurant who were so attentive, professional and friendly - they made our wedding day meal even more special.......the Rock Hotel really is a very special place and we will always view it with a certain amount of sentimentality."

26-05-11 K&T B UK  

 

"Stephen.. Just a quick email to thank you both for your help with our reservation for our wedding anniversary short break 12th to 15th May. As always, we had a fantastic stay at the Rock and it is so good to see the same faces in the restaurant and bar and also the fact that these faces recognise us!! It was also good to bump into Toby. So thanks again for everything and we also thought that the new pool area looks amazing."

24-05-11 M&M C UAE

 

"Dear Nina, Thank you so very much for all your hard work in arranging the requirements for our wedding day yesterday, 20th May.  Everything went to plan and made our special day memorable.  The bar staff and restaurant staff were very organised and attentive, nothing was too much trouble.  Our special thanks to Mohammed, Ghazi, Sebastian and Aziz.  They were lovely.  Our guests asked us to say how they all enjoyed themselves and their stay at the Rock.  Thank you again Nina and we hope to see you again next year."

23-05-11 C&R S UK

 

"1st time at the Rock Hotel and it was wonderful.  You made our stay one of the best holidays we've had. Our thanks to all the staff for making our stay so good.  Please e-mail me with any special offers"

17-05-11 AG Lancs

 

 "Xavier's attention (at the pool) to guests' needs was very professional and helpful.  We look forward to seeing him again."

16-05-11 SP UK

 

"Hi Toby, I would like to thank you personally for the attention to detail and for being so helpful in the organisation of the marvellous wedding reception held at the Rock in honour of A and D.  My thanks also go to the entire staff, including Alfredo in the kitchen, waiters and all the staff.  Who needs to go to Spain to hold a wedding reception! Once again Toby thanks for making it such a wonderful event."

18-05-11 TL Gibraltar

 

"Hi Ian and Stephen, I just wanted to write an email to say thank you for the below. Myself and my wife have just come back from our stay at the Rock hotel in Gibraltar and we were very impressed indeed by the whole experience. The room to begin with was very nice indeed; large, spacious, clean and very much in keeping with the art deco theme of the hotel!  The service all round from the staff was superb, as was the food for both the breakfast and also for our meal in the restaurant!! Moreover, the pool is fantastic and the bar / terrace are great selling points for the hotel!  Thank you for a wonderful weekend and we will certainly recommend the Rock hotel to our family and friends!!  Please pass this on the staff who made our stay so enjoyable!!"

16-05-11 CP UK

 

"Staff are courteous and helpful.  Special mention to Mailik in the

restaurant at dinner - superb!"

Mr and Mrs B UK

 

"Dear Mr Davenport,  Thank you so much for making our stay at the Rock such a pleasurable experience.  The room was superb....the staff were superb, our chambermaid who replenished our room even had an eye to notice my tea addiction....Abdullah and Aziz in the bar were their usual friendly and gentlemanly selves, always ready to oblige and very valuable members of staff.  The breakfast was its usual high standard together with the service in the dining room. Thank you again for our experience, we are returning to the UK with fully loaded batteries."

06-05-11 Mr and Mrs R UK

 

"Very nice hotel - friendly prompt service, clean, tidy and comfortable - will be back."

22-04-11 EC Yorkshire

 

"A very enjoyable stay....The staff have all been very helpful and courteous, facilities excellent..."

28-04-11 RGH Notts 

 

"Well maintained hotel with charming staff"

28-04-11 FB Sussex

 

"Lived up to expectations, well done.  Nice touch with sherry on arrival and Easter Egg in room!"

30-04-11 D&C R Northamptonshire

 

"A very relaxing enjoyable stay.  Thank you."

03-05-11 Mrs K D Norfolk

 

"Our room was excellent.  The bathroom, excellent choice of tiles etc.  Huge bed.  Plenty of

space in the room.  Superb views."

04-05-11 JJR Gibraltar

 

 

"Wonderful character hotel.  Fresh coat of white paint , but please keep as a national icon for Gibraltar.Should be preserved."

09-04-11 PO Bristol

 

"Only a brief stay but very enjoyable"

9-04-11 Mrs LMS Yorkshire

"We have stayed here 4 or 5 times and wouldn't stay anywhere else in Gibraltar."

13-04-11 A&I S UK 

"Excellent service in all departments.  Very comfortable room"

01-04-11 Mr&Mrs M Yorkshire

"To all the staff in the restaurant.  As always we have had a lovely stay here at the Rock Hotel.  Many thanks for all your help and kindness and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.  With all best wishes."

07-04-11 PD UK

"A very enjoyable stay will look forward to a return visit"

05-04-11 JW Faro

 

"All round excellent service and a very enjoyable stay.  Keep on doing what you are doing. Very well done"

02-04-11 PH Cheshire

 

"Dear Toby...I would like to convey our thanks to you and Nina Pereira for the professionalism with which you attended to all our requests.  To all your staff for having provided a first class service during our Centenary Dinner on the evening of Saturday 26th March, 2011.  The catering staff for providing us with delicious and well presented food.  The waiters for their attentiveness and for service that was second to none.  Management for having made it possible and you personally for your great choice of menu, for your attention to detail and the beautiful surroundings but most importantly for your patience and professionalism by listening at all times and carefully taking notes to ensure that our celebration would be the success it undoubtedly was. It was an excellent evening enjoyed by all and I only hope that it will not be the last."

29-03-11 MJA Gibraltar 

"Thank you for a wonderful stay.  I have always wanted to come to Gibraltar and stay at the Rock! It was wonderful.."

25-03-11 CC UK

 

"A lovely stay made very welcome by all staff"

17-03-11 ND Essex

 

"We had our son's marriage here - the Wisteria Room and the service provided was excellent. The food was excellent."

27-03-11 Mr&Mrs J Alicante 

 

"Lovely hotel, wonderful setting.  Would love to come and stay again.  Love to hear of any special offers in the future.."

27-03-11 SB Gloucestershire

 

"Lovely hotel and staff..will be back again.  Thanks to all, especially Sergio for all his help."

27-03-11 Mr&Mrs G Malaga

"The staff were very friendly and helpful.  Housekeeping was excellent.  I would recommend TRH to friends."

26-03-11 Mrs S UK

 

"Our second enjoyable year.  The housekeeping staff are happy and very efficient."

21-03-11 Mr&Mrs Y Oxon 

 

"Our daughter has special needs - your bar and restaurant staff went out of their way to make her feel welcome!  Your restaurant is excellent - we ate dinner there every night of our stay and enjoyed every meal.  Service could not be bettered...If we return to Gibraltar we wouldn't stay anywhere else and would certainly recommend the Rock to our friends"

16-03-11 JG and Family London 

 "Dear Mr Davenport,  My son and I stayed in your hotel on the nights of 11 and 12 February.  We greatly enjoyed our stay and sent an excellent report to the tour company..."

18-03-11 Prof. BP UK 

"A really pleasant stay"

10-03-11 GEG Sussex

 

"Excellent service eating in bar.  Good quality food throughout stay - thank you."

16-03-11 JP UK

"It was excellent we will come again.  Thank you to everyone who looked after us."

07-03-11 KS Herts

"Dear Liz,  What a wonderful service.  Thank you!  I'm back in London now (wishing I were still in Gibraltar).  I enjoyed every minute at the Rock Hotel and was impressed with all your fine staff.  I look forward to returning soon."

01-03-11 EN UK 

"Excellent hotel.  Enjoyable stay.  Food first class. Cleanliness of room excellent."

25-02-11 Mr H UK

 

"Dear Stephen,  I hope you had a good weekend. I just wanted to thank you for the great dinner the other evening. I think all who attended really enjoyed themselves and appreciated the delicious cuisine and wine..."

14-02-11 BO Gibraltar

 

"A lovely short stay, thank you"

09-02-11 GB UK

"Stephen Davenport, I have intended contacting you since our visit back in December...  Anyway  I want to say what a wonderful stay we had and the service was second to none. One of my daughters had a fall when shopping in town and Abdullah went out of his way to attend to her. He really is a gem and looked after us like royalty during all of our stay. Please don't change a thing with the hotel, if people don't like the genteel style let them stay in a modern high rise. We did get invaded by an ape, strictly my fault for momentarily leaving the balcony door ajar. It was all part of our most enjoyable visit. All your staff from the chambermaids upward  are excellent.  We hope to have another visit later this year."

04-02-11 Mrs DS UK 

"very good - happy, continuity of staff"

04-02-11 R&B Hants

"The apes on the balcony were an added excitement"

22-01-11 AH Malaga

 

"A very comfortable stay.  Would recommend hotel to others and

would be very happy to return"

25-01-11  Mr&Mrs G Suffolk

".. the food at the New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance was excellent - and that is coming from someone who is a fussy eater!  It was probably the best yet.  My compliments to the catering staff."

21-01-11 JA London

"Would  you please convey to Mr Davenport and his staff our sincere thanks for the 2010 New Years Eve celebrations which closed our year in the usual enjoyable and efficient manner one always expects of The Rock.  May we wish you all an ongoing successful and prosperous 2011."
 20-01-11 RAK UK

 

"Dear Nina, I am very sorry that I have not sent this e-mail earlier, but my husband and I cannot thank you and your staff enough for organising what was a wonderful christening party, where the food tasted fantastic, the table setting and views were beautiful and where staff took care of us so very well. Thank you so much for the lovely table setting, we have lovely pictures and memories of what was a very special day to us  We have been recommending your service and venue to all. Thank you very much once again, a Very Happy New Year to you all, "

05-01-11 GF Gibraltar

"Staff friendly and helpful.  Calm relaxing ambience throughout the hotel."

02-01-11 MM Essex 

"Great New Year's Eve party, rack of lamb was unbelievable."

02-01-11 LS Spain

 

"Dear Aline, Melissa and all the staff at the Rock Hotel,
 Huge thanks for a fantastic holiday in Gibraltar during our stay at the Rock.We could never have anticipated the excellent room with its fantastic views. Your help with our sightseeing trips during our stay was invaluable. Even though our stay was only five days we had the holiday of a lifetime! We will be happy to recommend the Rock Hotel to anyone wishing to experience the gem that is Gibraltar. Thank you all so much." 
12-08-10 M&S C UK

"Good Morning I recently stayed at the hotel from 30.07.2010 - 02.08.2010 with my husband and daughter.  I just wanted to say thank you for a most enjoyable stay.  It has been 29 years since my last visit to and many things have changed since that time.  Can you pass on special thanks to Stacey on reception who was very helpful and able to answer all of our questions and provide us with very helpful advice about the beaches and their facilities.  Hopefully we will get the chance to visit again soon."

10-08-10 AT UK

 

"A beautiful old building, amazing views, friendly, efficient staff - we would love to stay here again and

will recommend to others."

09-08-10 C E-B UK

"Dear Mr Davenport,

We have recently returned from our holiday at your hotel and I felt I must write and thank you and your staff for a wonderful holiday. It was our first time at the Rock Hotel and it was everything we imagined it would be. The staff were very courteous and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and well appointed. I was also grateful for the use of the wheelchair whilst we were there. The pool area was also very nice and the staff there also courteous and helpful. We are planning to return again next year and will book through Cadogan Holidays again. It would be nice to have the same rooms again do we request this when we book? Thank you again for making our holiday to Gibraltar the special time we hoped it would be."

05-08-10 IW UK

"Hi Stephen  Rosana and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal, with the tranquil surroundings making it a perfect evening.  As ever, we’ll recommend your pool restaurant to our family and friends, who I am sure will also enjoy it."

03-08-10 GT Gibraltar

  "Earlier this year my Wife and I had the pleasure of staying with you for a 3 night break...  We had a fantastic break, which was made the more fantastic because of the friendliness of the staff . This has prompted me to book another stay with you..."

03-08-10 NP UK

 "Hello Mr Davenport,  My wife and I wish to say a big thank you to you and all your staff for providing us with a wonderful stay at the hotel last week. The room you chose for us was lovely, and the service was equally as good.  We both had a wonderful time in Gibraltar and plan to return again next year. Thank you once again for everything. Kind Regards." 

02-08-10 J&M C UK

"Very impressed with the hotel and staff and would like to return

in the future."

02-08-10 MP Tyne and Wear

"Excellent hotel.  Elegant and comfortable.  The staff at reception and dining room very efficient and friendly."

28-07-10  JW Lancashire

"An excellent place to stay for our visit."

24-07-10 Mr&Mrs M UK

 

"Beautiful hotel, great position and helpful staff.  Particularly enjoyed the

barbecue at the poolside."

24-07-10 Mr and Mrs C Hertfordshire

"Dear Toby...I wish to congratulate you and your staff, especially the chefs for the excellent food, the waiters for the good service and all in general for having afforded the bride, groom and guests a wonderful and happy evening..."

23-07-10 JL Gibraltar

 "Dear Mr Davenport... My wife and I have been to your hotel on, I think, seven visits. We have always experienced very good service but this was a special surprise and it really added to the sense of occasion on our anniversary.   Service like yours is much appreciated and it means that you can be sure we will choose the Rock Hotel whenever we visit Gibraltar and that we will not hesitate to recommend it to our friends as the best venue in Gibraltar."

19-07-10 AB Gloucestershire

"Thoroughly enjoyable stay for our wedding anniversary.  All the good things we had read in UK newspapers turned out to be correct."

16-07-10 JP Kent

"A lovely, well run hotel.  We enjoyed our stay and would

certainly recommend it."

13-07-10 CK Guernsey

"Dear Mr Davenport,  My son and I have just returned from a four night stay at your hotel. I would just like to say what a fantastic time we both had. Your staff are excellent, friendly and hard working and willing to help in any way. It was my second stay at your hotel and did not disappoint. I sincerely hope that you continue to retain the 'faded charm' that epitomises the Rock. Too many hotels these days seem to feel the need to change to the soulless spa type ambience that holds no surprises. The Rock stands alone in its ability to seduce its visitors into believing that times do not change and that at any moment Errol Flynn could indeed stroll onto the Wisteria Terrace for a cocktail (or two). I for one love your hotel and hope to visit again soon. As a working mother I appreciate the little touch of luxury that you have afforded myself and my son. Thank you and your staff. I hope to be able to stay at Christmas or new year 2010."

12-07-10 SM UK

"My fifth visit.  Would certainly recommend to anyone visiting Gibraltar."

09-07-10 NH Berkshire

 

"..Really lovely hotel."

09-07-10 AP UK

 

 "Loved the hotel - if we come back a third time we would love room 427"

08-07-10 Mrs B Derbyshire

"We have enjoyed our stay with you.  The staff have been very friendly and the food has been

excellent.  We will be back."

04--07-10 Mr&Mrs W Cardiff

"Dear Mr Davenport,
Once again I must compliment you and your staff for giving us all a holiday to remember. Our stay from the 14th to 21st of June was 1st class from beginning to end. We have holidayed together in many resorts over the years and all agree that this was, by far, our most enjoyable yet. Every member of staff should be commended for the excellent service they provide. Our lovely rooms were immaculate. Reception and Dining room staff were friendly and professional. "The Boys" in the Barbary Bar were particularly Friendly and helpful....checking on the football scores for us while we were eating!.... as well as providing an excellent service. All the Bar staff were superb but young William deserves a special mention as he was so eager to help and was such a pleasant young man.....We cannot thank all at the Rock for a wonderful stay and we shall surely be returning as soon as possible.  Once again,
many thanks"

 05-07-10 C&J G and N&K S UK

"We have stayed at the Rock on numerous occasions and we always feel as though everyone goes out

of their way to make our stay enjoyable."

01-07-10 FC Cumbria

 

"Lovely hotel."

01-07-10 Mr & Mrs J North Yorkshire

 

"Had a lovely time - hope to come again.  Brilliant views."

01-07-10 LM Devon

"Excellent.  We had a wonderful weekend.  Thank you ALL so much.  Staff were more than five star. 

We shall most definitely come again"

29-06-10 A&H H Isle of Wight

 

"Nina/Toby - THANK YOU. XXXX" 

29-06-10 Mr and Mrs H UK, Bride and Groom

"My husband, Lord R and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, and your staff for our visit to your Hotel on Monday 21st June 2010.  We visited your Wisteria Restaurant on Friday 18th June with the possibility of holding our small wedding reception there on Monday 21st. The courtesy extended to us by your staff in the restaurant and by your Duty Manager on that day was impeccable. Even though it was explained to us that a reservation was not possible, we were assured that every effort would be made to accommodate our party.
 

On arrival, after our wedding on the Monday, we found a table reserved and laid out especially for us, for this we are truly thankful and grateful.  We had the most perfect day, the ambience of the Wisteria terrace is second to none, the food was totally delicious and your staff very attentive.  We would like to say a special thank you to the two waiters that day who served us, Jose, who came in on his day off and Mohammed. They are a credit to your Hotel, please extend our thanks to them both.  We had a truly memorable day and both my Husband and I look forward to visiting again when we are next in Gibraltar."

28-06-10 Lady JAR UK

"See you next year.  Much better than (quotes another Gibraltar hotel) - more relaxed and friendly."

23-06-10 D&C R UK

 

"Most enjoyable stay."

23-10-06 Mr&Mrs P Berkshire

"Excellent staff..."

20-06-10 Mr&Mrs R UK

 

"On behalf of my party, Colin and Jackie Taylor, Keith and Sandra Green, I would like to say thank you for a wonderful stay at your hotel last week.... we had a delightful holiday and feel very rested now we are back in the UK.

Please pass our special thanks to Simon at reception.  He was particularly helpful and patient with all of our requests.

I would definitely come back and will pass my recommendation on to any of our friends and acquaintances.

With thanks"

23-06-10 Mr&MrsT Mr&Mrs G UK

 "First visit to hotel, always heard good reports.  Live in Marbella/UK 50/50 and will certainly visit for overnight stays frequently now for a nice break. Meet and greet and complimentary sherry a very nice touch."

16-06-10 PM UK and Spain

"Excellent and welcoming staff.  Lovely hotel, very clean and pleasant. 

Will come back again."

09-06-10 LB&PD Liverpool

"We have stayed in other hotels in Gibraltar.  Your hotel is leaps and bounds ahead of the others.  We will spread the word that this hotel is by far the best to stay in Gib."

06-06-10 Mr&Mrs M Scotland

 

"We have very much enjoyed our stay - will come again..."

07-06-10 Mr&Mrs G Yorkshire

 

"Dear Stephen: first a big thank you for the invite on Saturday.

Whilst the fondue was lovely the al fresco dining was

a real experience - , fantastic setting, the food was fabulous, no mean

feat as there was also a Lions do for 60 running alongside."

07-06-10 DE Spain

"Loved the room and the rest of the hotel.  Will certainly come back to the Rock!"

26-05-10 CR Hants 

 

"Excellent staff."

24-05-10 PH Malaga

"Dear Mr Davenport, My wife and I have just returned from a long weekend break in your hotel. We had a superb time; the facilities were excellent, our room perfect and the service was first class. Please pass on our thanks and congratulations to all concerned."
25-05-10 SP UK

"To all the staff in the restaurant at the Rock Hotel many, many, many thanks for all the hard work and beautiful food that we have had over the week's stay and the service that we have received.  It's all been first class, many thanks again - we really can't thank you enough."

23-05-10 Y&A UK

"Dear Mr Davenport, Just a brief note to say how much L and I enjoyed our week's holiday at the Rock.  Brilliant sunshine, fine food and fine wine every evening on the Wisteria Terrace - it doesn't get much better than that!...One thing that impresses me is the mature and quiet efficiency of the service we receive from all your staff.  This really puts the gloss on the 'oasis'  Thank you again for all your help and we look forward to visiting the Rock again next year."

17-05-10 DGF Oxon

 

"Excellent. Very enjoyable."

10-05-10 JP UK

 

"Excellent hotel.  Excellent staff and service."

14-05-10 NL Glasgow

"Very clean and comfortable, enjoyed our stay very much and would come again."

06-05-10 Mr&Mrs BR Lincs

"Your logo 'an oasis in a busy world' is so apt.  Please don't change anything..."

04-05-10 Mr & Mrs P Hants

"Hello Stephen,  We have just returned home from our recent visit to the Rock and wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay.  All your staff were wonderful, but we especially appreciated the service we received from the bar staff (we ate there most nights during our stay).  We will definitely be returning to the Rock in the near future."

04-05-10 D&A O UK

"Dear Mr Davenport,  We are due to fly back tomorrow, 20th with easyJet via Cadogan Holidays ..  If we do leave on time may I pass on my sincere thanks from myself, my father and mother... to put it bluntly your staff have been brilliant.  From chambermaids, George in reception to Karim in the restaurant.  They have all been very kind and truly helpful..Your staff are a credit to you, well done.  I look forward to coming back later in the year with my wife as it will be our 50th birthdays.  Hopefully the weather will be better then (outside your control)"

19-04-10 MK UK

"An excellent hotel.  First class in every respect.  Congratulations to all management and staff. 

Do not make any changes."

07-04-10 WC Cambs

 

"This place really does live up to its motto 'an oasis......'  Very relaxing, pleasant surroundings."

06-04-10 AL Spain

"Charming and attentive staff made this a holiday to remember.  Dining staff and check-in desk were so helpful, gracious and hospitable.  Enjoyed all three diners at the hotel restaurant.  Had not planned to eat there more than once but after our first experience we decided we had to go back."

05-04-10 ST UK

 

"Superb experience; my favourite hotel used for holidays.  ALL staff remember me and greet me as a friend and client.  They are so professional at the same time so very, very friendly.  It is like returning home!!....Please maintain the standards I have felt from day one, and are so high.  "An oasis in a busy world' is a phrase your hotel so aptly demonstrates."

03-04-10 SG Yorkshire

"A very enjoyable stay.  Thank you."

31-03-10 Mr& Mrs C Surrey

"Dear Liz,  I just wanted to send you a short note to thank you for all your help for our visit to the hotel this weekend......I would like to thank you and your team for the hospitality shown during the weekend, please pass on my thanks to the staff in the bar and in reception.  All of us were very impressed with the hotel, the location and especially the staff and I will not hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Gibraltar!  The weekend was a great success and everything went according to plan, which is always a good thing!!  Again, many thanks for your help."   

30-03-10 DH UK

"Absolutely excellent stay as always."

25-03-10 DJS Hants

"Nice hotel, excellent staff, nice food.  We hope to come back again."

25-03-10 MO UK

 

"The hotel provided a relaxed break, living up to the expectations prior to arrival.  Really enjoyed the stay - we will be back."

24-03-10 Mr&Mrs RR Hereford

 

"Excellent service."

22-03-10 CD Cornwall

 

"I've had a very enjoyable stay and hope to return towards the end of the year.  All the staff were very helpful."

Mrs BD UK

" To everyone at the Rock Hotel.  I am just writing to say a huge thank you for making my stay in Gibraltar a very pleasant and memorable experience.  The service you provide is quite frankly unrivalled compared to any other hotel I have stayed at.  I would definitely recommend to any one,  'stay at the Rock when in Gibraltar's ...Keep doing what you are doing!"

26-03-10 DAH London

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your hotel.  Thank you very much."

20-03-10 Mr & Mrs I London

 

"I would just like to say how much I enjoyed my stay at the Rock Hotel.  I came from my home in Spain to my son, and now lovely daughter-in-law's wedding.  The room and extra touches were much appreciated.  Thank you also to all your very pleasant staff."

19-03-10 UC Spain

 

"We enjoyed our stay.  Many thanks to all your staff.  Well done."

19-03-10 BAL Staffs

"Another perfect stay!  The head waiter was excellent following all my special requests.  All staff superb."

15-03-10 BJ & MJ H UK

"Would recommend my friends to stay here."

02-03-10 LG Surrey

 

"We have had the most wonderful time here. The hotel was

everything we had wanted and more."

02-03-10 J&JG Kent

 

"Excellent holiday.  Would recommend."

01-03-10 Mr&Mrs P Middlesex

"As always restaurant at dinner and breakfast was fantastic"

16-02-10 DWG Hants

 

"First time in Gibraltar, will be back next year to this hotel."

14-02-10 TM Herts

 

"Our first visit to Gibraltar, hotel 1st class.  We will come back and we will

recommend the Rock Hotel."

14-02-10 LW London

 "Mr Davenport, Having recently stayed at your hotel I wanted to write to express my thanks for how your staff made our weekend as special as it was...with regards to the weekend the hotel itself is wonderful.  You have all managed to create such a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere that it really was difficult to walk away and leave!  From the views from our balcony, the decor of the rooms and lounges and tranquillity of afternoon tea on the terrace, the whole weekend was perfect.  While I could go on and on, I would like to make particular mention of one member of your staff.  A young man working in the bar during our stay.  He was charming, polite and friendly without over stepping the mark.  All in all the perfect balance of hospitality and professionalism and he is a credit to you.  I would be grateful if you would pass on my thanks...."  

12-02-10 GW Dorset

"Thank you once again for a most relaxing stay.  The food just seems to get better."

11-02-10 LI Norfolk

 

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Rock Hotel"

10-02-10 Dr MH West Sussex

"Liz,  My wife and I would just like to pass on our thanks to you and all those working at the Rock Hotel.  We stayed 4 nights last week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your hotel.  We have recommended the Rock to a few of our friends.  Many thanks and we look forward to staying with you again in the near future."

09-02-10 DA UK

"We enjoyed our short stay - a wonderful introduction to Gibraltar.  Would love to come again and stay here longer.  Highly recommended."

04-02-10 Mrs PK Sussex

 

"I would particularly wish to compliment the Barbary Bar staff for their efficiency and friendliness.  Chantal 1st class service."

04-02-10 MF Worthing

"Enjoyable stay.  Returning in August for our wedding.  Love the large bed. 

Nice touch to offer a complimentary drink (in the room)"

02-02-10 JM UK

"What a wonderful hotel - enhanced by the quality and professionalism of your staff.  They are all genuinely

friendly and a credit to the hotel."

25-01-10 Mr PCW Wrexham 

 

"We enjoyed our stay very much indeed.  Hotel and staff very good.  The weather was kind also.  Lounge area a lovely place to sit - peace and quiet."

25-01-10 Mrs DB Yorkshire

"..we enjoyed our stay here and extended an extra night and would definitely stay again next time we visit Gib...Orlando's hair salon top notch - should be promoted more!"

21-01-10 Mr&Mrs P Algarve

"Just a note to thank you for the festivities and your organisation, also for the way the staff looked after us during our stay.  Apart from the weather we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.."

07-01-10 R&N W UK

"Dear Mr Davenport,  Please convey my sincere gratitude to Mr Tobelem and all your staff at the Rock Hotel for the excellent service offered in connection with the celebrations held for Miss World's homecoming.  I must, above all, stress that Mr Tobelem's sense of duty and courteous manner was exemplary at all times.  No matter what my Ministry requested he and the staff at the Rock Hotel went overboard to provide - and always with a smile.  The Miss World organisers who accompanied Kaiane Aldorino were very impressed with the warm manner in which Gibraltar received her and equally with the amiable service provided by the Rock Hotel.."

13-01-10 The Hon. EJR Gibraltar

 

"The food and staff made our stay in this hotel - especially the staff"

12-01-10 CL & TP Yorkshire

 "Toby - many thanks for the excellent evening we all enjoyed for the WOs' and Sgts' Mess Gibraltar.  It was a great success and that came down to the excellent service and attention to detail.  Commander British Forces and the other honorary guests have all expressed their thanks and may I express our.  It was a superb Christmas Ball and one which people will be talking about for a considerable time.  Many thanks to you and your staff."

16-12-09 BM Gibraltar

"Very good. Been to this hotel and many more on the Rock.  We would rate this one the best."

11-12-09 Mr&Mrs K Spain

"Lovely old style hotel.  Beautiful china in dining room.  Sherry/whisky a nice touch.  All extras much appreciated.  Ducks in bath sweet..."

10-12-09 SB Devon

"Please don't move the Rock  - it has a lovely colonial atmosphere, very restful.  Marvellous views, excellent lounges etc."

01-12-09 E&D W Hampshire

"The bar staff made our holiday - my father was ill while we were there and they went the extra mile to get him anything he fancied even if it was not on the menu.  They even looked out for him when we were out, a special thank you to Chantal, Jose and William - please give them my thanks."

05-12-09 TT West Sussex

 

"Bar staff and food service excellent.  Staff attitude more than excellent - very friendly and helpful."

04-12-09 Mr&Mrs DWS UK

 

"Compliments to the chef"

04-12-09 Mr&Mrs O Isle of Man

"My wife and I have just returned after a 4 night stay at the Rock.  We found the service wonderful from all the staff, from head waiters to the cleaning staff, so polite and helpful.  We thought this kind of service no longer existed.  Special mention to the head waiter and staff in the restaurant, Jose in the Barbary Bar, Vin in the little shop and a special thank you to Liz at the front desk who was so helpful when an accident threatened to spoil my holiday."

01-12-09 Mr&Mrs IJP Manchester

"We just wanted to drop a line about the lunch we had at the Rock on Sunday.  It is difficult to know where to begin.

Starters -the Sepia was the most AMAZING we have ever tasted, absolutely superb. Mains - Beef and Yorkshire puddings to die for.

Desert - How clever and so much fun, not only delicious what a fantastic idea.

 

The service was excellent and it reminds us of why the Rock is so special.  Please convey our thanks and appreciation to the chef, kitchen staff and waiting staff, it was a pleasure to be back and the perfect antidote to a wet, grey, miserable Sunday.  Thank you everyone, we look forward to our next visit (very soon).

30-11-09 D&J L Gibraltar

"Our first stay here and we hope to return soon, service first class, a lovely 4 night stay.  Thanks to all the staff."

20-11-09 IJP Manchester

"Overall excellent impression"

18-11-09 CM Surrey

 

"Restaurant Dinner - as excellent as always."

19-11-09 Sir PG France

"As always, could you please pass on to the restaurant manager and staff thanks for all their help and kindness.  As always we have had a very enjoyable stay and look forward to returning next year.  With all best wishes."

12-11-09 PD and family UK

"I enjoyed my visit to your beautiful hotel and hope to visit again one day"

13-11-09 MWN Suffolk

"Stephen, Thank you for your email. Just a quick response although a more formal letter will be winging its way to you shortly. I would like to express my thanks to you and to Toby and his team for all they did to make last night a great success.  I had several comments from Directors and members during the evening that they were impressed with the presentation and quality of the food.  I saw many plates which had been wiped clean!

It all went without a hitch and I am sure that the members are extremely grateful for helping everything go well and to be so enjoyable.  Several people commented that it was "good to be back at the Rock once again". 

Thank you once again."

12-11-09 EM Gibraltar

"A wonderful 'old style' experience, a great sense of history, brilliant staff.  Thank you all."

01-11-09 Mr&Mrs N Dorset

 

"Booked for Christmas for three days..Stephen, please pass on our thanks to all the staff!"

30-10-09 F&N V Marbella

 

"Room, view superb. Lovely idea - decanters."

29-10-09 AM Sussex

 

"An excellent stay - thank you!"

30-10-09 CP Wirral

 

"Really enjoyed my stay - staff are all fantastic."

29-10-09 SF UK

 

"2nd visit - very enjoyable, will stay again.  Nice to see familiar faces."

30-10-09 Mr P Surrey

"This was my second stay, came in July, enjoyed it so recommended coming with my parents.  Have mentioned to people I know - what a nice place to come for a holiday."

27-10-09 Mrs U Northants

"Lovely hotel and great food and service.  This is our third visit here and we'll be back next year.."

23-10-09 A&J S West Yorkshire

 

 "Very satisfied, staff friendly and helpful.  Hotel best on the island (sic)."

23-10-09 MG Cheshire

"Once again, we have had a very enjoyable stay here and I'm sure we

will be back again next year."

17-10-09 Mrs MS Peterborough

 

"A very comfortable, well run hotel.  Will definitely stay again and recommend to friends."

20-10-09 Mr RE UK

"Just a little note to say a huge 'thank you' for making Amanda and Michael's wedding the most perfect day.

We knew it would be good because  B told us so but it was way beyond our expectations.  The staff were so attentive and worked so hard. We appreciate all your efforts and will recommend a wedding at the Rock to everyone getting married.  Our best wishes to you all."

15-10-09 L&T S Mansfield

"Dear Mr Davenport, My wife and I have just returned to the UK this afternoon following a short break in Gibraltar.  We were thrilled to stay at your hotel and had a wonderful visit.  I felt I should write a quick note to say a big 'thank you' to you and your excellent team for the welcome we received and the first class service.  It was our first visit to Gibraltar but I sincerely hope not the last."

06-10-09 Maj. CH Hampshire

 

"All very good. Excellent chef."

05-10-09 EB East Sussex

 

"..the Rock is a wonderful place to stay and I shall be back."

04-10-09 MJH Oxford

"What a star of a hotel!  Reminds me of the past with modern attitudes.  Don't change.."

28-09-09 TI Kent

"Great service by restaurant staff on September 29th, evening - in particular Karim - outstanding!!"

29-09-09 KB Iowa

 

"Great, we will be back."

25-09-09 Mr&Mrs R UK

"Dear Stephen, please convey to all your staff, our thanks for making our stay at the Rock so pleasant. We found all the staff that we came into contact with to be polite and helpful. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the reception staff who were most helpful and pleasant. The restaurant, bar, pool and housekeeping staff were also all very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our break so much that we intend to return for a week, with friends next June.  We found the Rock to be a marvellous hotel and such a change from the usual run of the mill hotels found in most resorts today.Once again, many thanks."

24-09-09 C&J G UK

"Toby, You may not know this but last Friday's function has been hailed as the best dinner night to date.  This would not have been possible without your unconditional help and support, not to mention your unparalleled professionalism.  For this let me express my most sincere personal thanks for all your efforts.."

22-09-09 Capt CB, RGR Gibraltar

"..Very pleasant and would recommend to friends and family."

18-09-09 PJH Staffordshire

 

"Overall a wonderful hotel with excellent service."

20-09-09 S Cambridgeshire

"Our first visit here has been very enjoyable and relaxing and the staff have made it special by their friendly and efficient service."

14-09-09 Mr&Mrs A London

"Nina,  Many thanks for all your help in setting the room for C and A's wedding breakfast last Friday.  The room looked stunning.  I hope the photos we took did it justice.  We all had  a very comfortable stay at the Rock."

14-09-09 FT UK

"This is our 4th or 5th visit, so I guess that speaks for itself.  I commend especially the Wisteria staff who are always particularly courteous and friendly."

14-09-09 IPM Surrey

 

"Lovely, colonial style hotel.  Wonderful atmosphere.  Thoroughly enjoyed our visit."

13-09-09 JL Wales

"Had a great stay -thank you."

11-09-09 Mrs MH UK

 

"Enjoyed our stay - hope to return."

11-09-09 Mr&Mrs B Salisbury

"All facilities and staff excellent.."

10-09-09  Mr K Spain

"Stephen,  Thank you for our wonderful stay at the Rock.  Our room was perfect - next door to the one we stayed in ten years ago...off today back to Luton Airport!  Regards."

10-09-09 C&C L UK

"A really enjoyable and relaxing stay - will be back."

04-09-09 Mrs LR Swansea

"I must take this opportunity to thank you from our hearts for what you did and how well the reception went.  Your staff truly decorated the place much nicer than we envisioned and everything was better than we expected.  Choosing the Rock Hotel was indeed the best option....couldn't have asked for more...everyone commented on how nice the food was and the friendly staff and the overall impression of the place itself.  Toby, thanks for being there too.  You and Nina answered all my million questions and objected to nothing...Perfect is all we can say!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!"

04-09-09 T&S Gibraltar

"Nina....I just wanted to drop you a short note to say thank you for all your help in organising our small wedding in August, Everyone had a great evening - the garden and the pool setting were lovely and the food was just fantastic.  We all had a very relaxing evening..Thanks again for all your help, we had a great evening and all the guests remarked on how memorable the day was."

24-08-09 A&T UK

 "A very good stay"

03-09-09 DFC Derby

"Unfortunately we stayed only one night.  It was like a dream come true.  Thank you so much.  I am sure we'll come back next year for our first wedding anniversary..Thank you so much for everything.."

03-09-09 S&F H Germany

"Now that the dust has settled and we have more or less returned to normal life I wanted to drop you a line regarding the wedding of M & A.  You pulled out all the stops and it was just wonderful thank you very much.  It was such a happy day made all the more pleasant by not having to worry - matters were taken out of our hands and dealt with, with aplomb, efficiency and above all, kindness.  Thank you very much. It sometimes takes outsiders to point out to us how fortunate we are to have such a beautiful spot, which we take for granted because it has always been there for us.  Our guests were very impressed."

24-08-09 PB Gibraltar

"Mr Davenport,  Many thanks to you and your staff who have been courteous

and considerate during our stay."

20-08-09 AR UK

"Mr Davenport, I have just returned from an idyllic week in Gibraltar, where we stayed at your

very charming hotel."

21-08-09 MJ UK

 

"Great atmosphere..good staff..good pool area"

21-08-09 Mr C Buckinghamshire

"Thank you very much for making our anniversary so special...everything was just perfect, lunch, a wonderfully relaxing afternoon by the pool, the room finishing with breakfast on our balcony.  Thank you once again."

13-08-09 D&S UK

 

 "We had a really lovely time at the Rock Hotel and are certainly returning next year for a

longer stay.  Well done Rock Hotel!"

10-08-09 Mrs SI Surrey

 

"..great service of staff and personnel - very traditional feeling to the hotel.  Breakfast service very good.."

12-08-09 JR Yorkshire

"Dear Toby, it was nice to be introduced to you on the occasion of my godson's wedding last week. The whole event was marvellous and the reception setting, supper and service could not have been better. I really enjoyed my stay, and am now planning, hopefully, to come out again for a week in September or October with my husband...Thank you again for a lovely stay in a wonderful hotel."

12-08-09 Mrs PM Devon UK

"Lovely atmospheric hotel.."

7-08-09 Mrs PC Exmouth UK

"We had a really lovely time at the rock hotel, and are certainly returning next year for a longer stay. Well done rock hotel!"

10-08-09 Mrs SI Surrey UK

"Very pleased.  Would definitely stay again."

30-07-09 TL Devon

"Hi Toby, As always, our stay at the Rock was so pleasant.  More so this visit given the outstanding wedding arrangements made for my nephew and his lovely wife.  The general service provided remains to be exceptional but we must mention, in particular, Denise at reception.  She anticipates well and never fails to make the important eye contact with guests.... She is, as you are, a great asset.  It would be nice if you could pass on  our compliments to her."

26-07-09 MS&JG UK

"Another excellent stay at one of our favourite hotels.  Your consistency is most welcome in all you do.."

18-07-09 S&D J Oxford

"To the chef who prepared the spaghetti - 'Sardinian style'.  This is just a brief note to thank you for the superb dish.  We discovered it in Sardinia many years ago and eat it at home.....Yours was delicious."

15-07-09 T&P H-G UK

"Beautiful hotel.  1st class standards.  We are going to return for a longer stay.  Cannot fault any aspect of standards and service.  Maintain the standards you have set."

13-07-09 Mr&Mrs C Cheshire

"Dear Rock Hotel, Just a quick note to say thank you for looking after me so well - wonderful hospitality - it was a pleasure to stay with you.  Special mention to your deputy bar manager, Abdullah, who was fantastic.  Excellent and friendly service.  Best wishes."

08-07-09 RR UK

"Good hotel, excellent views.  The hotel has a retro feel to it, which I quite enjoyed."

07-07-09 GH Essex

"Toby,  Can I again thank you for the extremely good evening we experienced on Saturday by the pool.  Everyone has been complimenting the food and the venue and one gentleman today said he thought it was the best meal he had ever eaten and loved the starters and desserts.  Our compliments to your chefs."

06-07-09 BA Gibraltar

 

"Toby, Thanks again for making Saturday night such an enjoyable evening for all who attended.  The feedback I'm getting is that the food and service from you and your staff was excellent..really appreciate your efforts in accommodating us and all the last minute changes.."

06-07-09 RA Gibraltar

"Hello Nina,  I would just like to extend my thanks for dealing with all my queries from the outset of contacting you right up to the day of the wedding. At times I am sure I was a real pain. The penthouse is lovely and the choice of menu and service during our meal following the wedding could not be faulted.  Please thank everyone who was party to making our day special."

30-06-09 PD UK

"Dear Mr Davenport,  In these days of fast food and poor service, letters of complaint can become all too frequent. So it is with much pleasure that I can write to you a brief note of thanks and commendation.  We stayed at the Rock from 6-13th June and had a most wonderful time...Our stay at the Rock has been one of our most memorable holidays for many years and I would be very grateful if you could pass on our thanks to all your staff who were always so courteous and helpful..I would have no hesitation in recommending your hotel to friends and family and sincerely hope that we have the opportunity to come again." 

25-06-09 AH UK

 

"Far exceeded expectations.  Room service far beyond the call of duty.  Quality of housekeeping very good. 

 Best holiday yet."

23-06-09 Mr&Mrs S Suffolk

 

"A lovely stay. Wonderful staff, very friendly.  Love the sherry and whisky touch.

Comfortable room. Nice pool."

20-06-09  TH Surrey

 

"As usual for the past three years of staying here - very happy with everything. 

That's why I come back here year by year."

21-06-09 RT Lincolnshire

"Thank you to everyone for a most enjoyable 10 days.  We are sorry to have to leave but our cat needs us back home!"

11-06-09 Mr&Mrs IG Norfolk

"Dear Elizabeth,  I would just like to say a big 'Thank you' to you and all the staff at the Rock Hotel.  My parents were absolutely thrilled with their room and the fantastic service they received.  They thoroughly enjoyed their trip and thought the hotel and staff were wonderful..Thank you again for making their 40th wedding anniversary so special."

08-06-09 KH-J UK

 

"Hello Toby,  Sandra and I wish to thank you very much for all your efforts in making our stay in Gibraltar and at the Rock Hotel most enjoyable and memorable.  We have certainly spread the word about the hotel and your good service amongst our friends.  We had a fabulous time there .."

07-06-09 H&S R Australia

 

"Dear Stephen and the team, It was a lovely surprise to find a card and a bottle of bubbly to greet our arrival today.  We just wanted to say thank you very much for thinking of our celebration - it's lovely to be back."

08-06-09 T&K LM UK

 

"An excellent hotel and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be returning.  Thank you."

07-06-09 KG Northants

 

"A true pleasure to stay at the Rock.  We will be back"

05-06-09 ADL Wales

"Hi Nina, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at the Rock Hotel for making last Saturday such a perfect day.  All the staff were very attentive, organised and professional.  The food was great and we were all treated very well. 

Many thanks again to you and the team."

05-06-09 AP UK

"Great Pool!  All staff were friendly and welcoming.  Rooms were very well looked after."

04-06-09 Mr&Mrs T Wales

"Thank you very much for such a nice room, much appreciated.  I think the BBQ is a wonderful idea - very enjoyable."

04-06-09 LI Norfolk

"Thanks for a wonderful stay and making our wedding day so special -best wishes."

04-06-09 M&P B UK

 

"We would like to thank you for making our wedding day and honeymoon such a memorable occasion with a special thank you to the Barbary Bar and poolside staff."

03-06-09 M&K UK

"We loved our stay here and will definitely come again.  The staff were courteous, professional and friendly especially the manager of the bar.  The bedroom balcony was a delight.  The swimming pool facility and the proximity of the botanical gardens were a special pleasure..."

29-05-09 NB UK

"Toby,  I write to place on record our thanks and appreciation for your excellence in connection with the above (dinner) held at your hotel last Saturday.  The dinner was of top quality and very tasty.  Everybody had a word of praise.  The service was absolutely marvellous and of an extremely high standard and the waiters/waitresses were a pleasure to deal with...Even when we arrived in the afternoon to set up our flags and banner your maintenance manager was most helpful.  Please accept my thanks on behalf of the whole club and kindly convey our gratitude to all involved."

27-05-09 ALN Gibraltar

 

"Dear Mr Davenport, I am writing in order to thank you and all your wonderful staff at the Rock....Your staff ( and I'm including everyone from receptionists to waiters and cleaning staff) were very well mannered, kind and very helpful, which made our break all the more relaxing.  We will stay at the Rock next time we are in Gibraltar and would recommend the Rock to friends and family.  So please accept this letter of thanks to you all."

27-05-09 B&B R Oxon

"Dear Mr Davenport, Just a quick 'thank you' to you and all your staff for making our stay an extremely

pleasant one.  It is such a pleasure to step back in time and experience a proper hotel.  We look forward to

staying with you again in the autumn."

24-05-09 BGL UK

 

"Dear Mr Davenport,  Firstly, apologies for not writing to you sooner!  We stayed at the Rock Hotel from 23rd to 28th April

as we married in Gibraltar on the 27th.  We just wanted to send an enormous thank you to you and all your staff...It was a perfect start to our married life and once again a big thank you to you all.  We look forward to returning in the not too distant future."

23-05-09 M&G B UK

 

" Toby, On behalf of the members of the Irish Inspectorate in Gibraltar, I offer our most sincere appreciation and gratitude in making the 'closure of our Masonic week celebrations' a brilliant and successful one...There was a special atmosphere and a real sense of celebration which is exactly what we set out to achieve.  The feedback I have had so far has been very positive with compliments on the very high standard of food, service and the entertainment provided.  Our main guest, the Mayor of Gibraltar, in expressing his gratitude on being there, said that the occasion was one of the best nights out in many a year.  The food was excellent , the service we received and the friendship from you and your staff was magnificent.

 

Toby, you must be rightly proud of your reputation.  We could not have done it without your help.  Please convey our appreciation and grateful thanks to your wonderful staff."

26-05-09 JB Gibraltar

Hi Stephen, a short note, to thank you for a wonderful meal last night, which both Rosana and I thoroughly enjoyed. The setting is delightful and the ambience perfect - Gibraltar as it used to be! The food was particularly good. Impressive starters, beef and tuna cooked to perfection, and equally good deserts. We chose the Cune Crianza wine, which I felt went very well with our chosen meals.I really do hope the Summer Barbecues are successful for the Hotel - they deserve to be. A wonderful, and civilised, night out. I should'nt be saying this, but "word of mouth" could be the best form of advertising. Rest assured that Rosana and I will definitely be spreading the word.

18-05-09 G Gib

My wife and I have just come back from staying in your hotel last weekend and I wanted to say how much we both enjoyed ourselves. Your hotel is lovely and your staff are helpful and welcoming. I would certainly stay with you again and will recommend you to anyone I meet interested in staying in Gib. Please convey my thanks to all members of staff who did such an excellent job.

15-05-09 PE UK

"Mr Davenport, or may I call you Stephen?  I am writing to thank you for our lovely stay at your wonderful hotel.  We always enjoy ourselves but this last trip was unforgettable.  The beautiful room which you allocated us was perfect...the food was well up to the usual standard and the cleanliness of the rooms is first class...many thanks again and keep up the good work.  We are very pleased clients of yours.."

07-05-09 NV UK

"Re: Lunch on Tuesday 5th - Toby and Nina,  Thank you both.  As usual everything was perfect.  It is always a pleasure working with you.  Please thank the rest of your staff on my behalf.  Best regards.  PS my pollo empanado was lovely too!!"

06-05-09 YZ Gibraltar 

"Thank you and your team for a wonderful stay at your hotel when we celebrated our Golden Wedding...Thank you so much for the bottle of 'bubbly' and of course the assistance which your young receptionist gave my husband when he needed advice on ordering flowers for me.  We will always remember of Golden Wedding at the Rock Hotel and maybe we'll make it back for our Diamond anniversary?"

01-05-09 A&J C UK

"We have just returned from a 4 night stay in your wonderful hotel.  I have been compelled to write to you because we enjoyed our stay so very much as did the others in our party.....Your staff were kind courteous and very helpful, the food was excellent and the rooms fresh and spotless.  May I give a very special thank you to your excellent barman Abdallah.  What a kind and genuine man - a credit to your organisation and hotel.  We have found a true friend in Abdallah and will be returning time and time again.  Thank you again - this is the first time I have written to a hotel like this."

28-04-09 CB & LS UK

"A superb holiday which we enjoyed very much.  We tried to find a complaint but to no avail!!! Your choice of wine, bin 46 was excellent.  Just keep going the same."

27-04-09 Mr&Mrs FL Glasgow

"Dear Mr Davenport,  My husband and I would like to say a big 'thank you' to you and all the team at the Rock Hotel for making our stay in March to celebrate our anniversary such a lovely occasion...we hope it won't be too long before we can stay at the Rock Hotel again.. its unique style and great atmosphere will always be appreciated.  Very best regards."

26-04-09 D&K B UK

 

"A superb stay once again - see you next year."

25-04-09 Mr&Mrs W UK

 

"Staff in both bar and restaurant as always excellent and professional."

26-04-09 Mr&Mrs T Spain

"Excellent stay - as last time."

22-04-09 CG UK

"Dear Mr Davenport,  I have just returned to the UK from a 5 night stay at the Rock and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you and your staff for a truly world class service.  I first became aware of the Rock Hotel ten years ago whilst cruising on the Oriana, but after spending a day clambering around Gib I really didn't feel I was in any condition to pitch up at your door and demand to be served afternoon tea!  The hotel looked so inviting, I never forgot, and I'm only sorry that it's taken me so long to visit.

 

It's been a huge pleasure to be a guest at the Rock, the accommodation so perfect and the staff so friendly and helpful.  I really can't remember enjoying a holiday more, the whole experience has been utterly charming and first class.  I shan't hesitate to recommend the Rock to colleagues and friends while of course passing these thoughts on to Thomas Cook with whom I booked the holiday."

22-04-09 DK UK

"Lovely, unexpected complimentary drinks in room.  Enjoyed our stay very much.."

17-04-09 MR & Mrs S UK

"We had a lovely time staying here.  The girls at reception are very helpful and friendly.  We would definitely think about coming back."

15-04-09 NC London

"...Thank you for a wonderful stay (lovely touch - the Easter egg) - thank you. Outstanding staff by the pool."

14-04-09 C&L UK

 

"Very good all round - thank you."

15-04-09 RS Cornwall

"Dear Toby, I am most grateful to many of your staff for making particular friends of mine so welcome..Reception, restaurant and rooms were all great....I am particularly indebted to Nina and Liz....Once again, many thanks."

06-04-09 PR Gibraltar

 

"Dear Mr Davenport, ..I would like to thank you very much and your team for our fantastic stay at your hotel...

Please pass on my regards to your bar deputy manager, Abdhullah, who made our stay exceptional; his attention to detail and natural kindness went straight to our hearts!  We do hope to come back to Gibraltar one of these days."

05-04-09 AV UK

"Home from home.  Excellent all round.  Can recommend your hotel and staff when I get home. Hope to visit again. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.  Please keep up the excellent standards."

07-04-09 Mrs CD Cornwall

"Dear good people at the Rock Hotel,  My wife and I returned home yesterday from spending 7 days with you as a holiday break.

My message is to simply say thank you all so much for making our stay so enjoyable.  It was our first visit to Gibraltar and we did not know what to expect but we both found those seven days memorable, enjoyable, fascinating and relaxing.  Just what we needed after a long, cold and miserable winter in the UK."

03-04-09 J&D E UK

"Dear Mr Davenport, Thank you very much for a lovely visit to the hotel and for fitting us in!  As always we were made very welcome and comfortable.  Excellent food and great fun.  Best wishes."

31-03-09 PR UK

 

"Excellent staff, very hard working and motivated.  Professional yet friendly. Loved the

extra touches e.g.  lollipops and decanters in rooms.  Well done!

30-03-09 GET Yorkshire

 

"An extremely well run hotel.  Everyone good at their job, pleasant and very helpful.  Thanks to the lady on reception who

organised feather pillows for us.  Thank you to everyone for a very enjoyable holiday."

31-03-09 LY UK

 

"Your staff made our stay in the hotel very relaxing and enjoyable.  We will certainly come back for another holiday."

31-03-09 BR Oxon

"A joy to stay here.  Very relaxed - superb views."

25-03-09 AP UK

"Still remains the place to stay on 'the rock' come rain or come shine. 

Will return in a few months."

24-03-09 Mr&Mrs A UK

"Dear Mr Davenport,  Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at the Rock.  We found all of your staff to be considerate, helpful and polite at all times and nothing was ever too much trouble.  Please pass on our thanks to them all.  The hotel was very comfortable and indeed a peaceful oasis in busy Gibraltar.  The week was over far too quickly for us, we will look forward to a return next year."

22-03-09 JW&SD UK

 

"Just returned from our four night stay and have thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Gibraltar. 

Everyone so helpful and friendly.  Thanks to all."

23-03-09 J&B S UK

"We had a very enjoyable stay in Gibraltar, made all the more pleasurable by

staying at the Rock Hotel."

20-03-09 Miss PB York

 

"This has been a most excellent hotel which I would eagerly recommend..

Thank you to all the staff."

20-03-09 RH Scotland

"Our first stay in Gib after many years.  We would recommend the Rock Hotel to friends - very peaceful within. 

Thanks for a lovely stay."

18-03-09 Mr&Mrs L Norfolk

 

"Exceptional high standard, fabulous service."

18-03-09 JB Wales

"We very much enjoyed our stay and will possibly return, perhaps when the

weather is more settled."

17-03-09  WW Cheshire

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you and hope to come again.  We will be pleased to

recommend you to our friends.  Thank you."

16-03-09 Mr&Mrs BW Oxfordshire

 

"Excellent hotel - had a lovely weekend.  Thank you."

15-03-09 AB Hampshire

"To Liz and all the staff at the Rock, thank you so much for yet another great stay...Always appreciated!  Until the next time."

12-03-09 PD & PG UK

"First visit to Gibraltar, glad to have picked the 'Rock'."

12-03-09 M&L N Surrey

"Had a lovely few days at this very good hotel.  Everyone very helpful.  Couldn't do enough for us - all departments."

12-03-09 MJR UK

"Excellent.  Sergio (porter) ultra professional."

06-03-09 NF UK

 

"Dear Stephen,  I have just spoken to my mum in Spain and she said they had a wonderful time at your hotel on Friday night.  The couple who were celebrating a birthday said it was the best hotel they had stayed in and thought the room and service were exceptional.."

07-03-09 MO UK

"Stephen, Just a short note to express my heartfelt thanks for enabling the Gibraltar Insurance Institute to hold our inaugural dinner at the Rock Hotel.  The feedback has been fantastic.  The food, the room, service etc., received many compliments.  The Rock did not let us down.  It was a very successful evening."

05-03-09 MM Gibraltar

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you and the girls at the desk, particularly

Aline, were extremely helpful."

04-03-09 JW UK

 "We came as a party of seven to introduce our grandchildren to foreign travel and a world class hotel.  The trip exceeded our expectations; this was due in no small measure to your excellent hotel and your staff.  We will return next year with three more of our grandchildren and their parents and look forward to enjoying the same level of service as we have just received.  Many thanks for giving our grandchildren so many happy memories."

03-03-09 JGQ Sussex 

 

"Really enjoyed our stay."

03-03-09 Mr & Mrs F Warwickshire

"Toby and Nina,  On  behalf of AB I would like to thank you for the wonderful evening, the setting was beautiful and the food marvellous.  Everyone had a lovely time - it was enjoyable and relaxed."

27-02-09 TA Gibraltar

"Dear Toby and Nina,  I would like to thank you for a wonderful evening which was thoroughly enjoyed by us all.  Complements to the chef and staff, the food and service was 'spot on'!  We achieved what we set our to do with our clients so all round top marks."

24-02-09 PV Gibraltar

"We had a fantastic stay!  We are looking forward to staying here again in the near future.  Excellent hotel!

23-02-09 RR London

"Just a note to say thank you very much - gracias - for assisting us when we arrived, as we had problems with our car hire and your receptionist sorted it out for us.  Thank you to the breakfast staff in the morning who always looked after us...You have made our holiday a most enjoyable one."

20-02-09 S&L UK

"Very impressed with hotel and staff.  This was our honeymoon and it has been excellent.  Thank you very much. 

Keep up the excellent level of service provided by all."

20-02-09 Mr&Mrs F Cumbria

 

"Despite some initial problems your efficiency and friendliness were excellent - wouldn't

hesitate to return.  Thank you."

20-02-09 Mr MJ UK

"Dear Mr Davenport, We have just got back from what has to be one of the most enjoyable and relaxing weekends ever.  The Rock is everything you say and more.  Nothing is too much trouble for your excellent but unobtrusive staff.  We will return!"

17-02-09 Mr&Mrs D UK

"Excellent hotel.  We have enjoyed our stay.  Wish it had been for longer.  We will come back again for sure."

16-02-09 KW Cheshire

 

"Enjoyed my stay extremely in this hotel, will recommend to anyone coming to Gibraltar for an enjoyable

and relaxed holiday or on business."

14-02-09 Mrs S Ashford

 

"The quality of service has been outstanding but in particular reception.  Nothing too much bother

- they have been professional and cheery throughout."

15-02-09 FR Scotland

"Hi Toby,  just a quick note to thank you and your staff for a splendid wedding breakfast.....I remember when we first met you said that other people do it but the Rock does it better - I thought this was... the usual sales talk, but you proved me wrong.  The meal was excellent, the staff second to none and the layout of the Wisteria Room was perfect thus making a wonderful evening which everybody enjoyed.  N was extremely impressed with the whole evening and believe me she is not an easy one to please.  Once again on behalf of N,N and myself thanks for a wonderful and professional reception."

09-02-09 PR Gibraltar

"An excellent hotel"

02-02-09 EEB Cornwall

"Dear Stephen,  Just a note to thank you for your various kindnesses which have enhanced our stay at your hotel.  We have enjoyed both the Rock and Gibraltar and wish you well for the future.  With our best wishes.."

01-02-09 M&L H UK

Good morning Stephen - we have just returned home from a lovely stay in room 330....Your staff all ensured that our stay was very comfortable and we can only praise the hotel for its standards and care."

24-01-09 LN UK

"..I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed Christmas at the Rock Hotel.  The room was lovely, the food excellent and the staff made me feel very welcome..."

16-01-09 Mrs H UK

 

"Dear Toby, We had the pleasure to once again stay at the Rock Hotel over new Year and returned on the 2nd January.  We had meant to write earlier and realise that a letter would be more elegant than an e-mail but time has passed by.  Just wanted to say that the Rock has lost none of its appeal and what it stands for.  We had a great time.  The atmosphere is unfussy and totally relaxing.  To say that it is an oasis in a busy world is no joke.  Spot on. Without being patronising we commend your personal style!  Warmly social but still managing to keep a personal distance.  That is meant as a compliment...Our children have decided to stay at the Rock for their wedding anniversary in May and you will certainly see us again."

16-01-09 L&T H UK

"A very nice experience and we would like to come again.."

15-01-09 AH Devon

"Dear Toby, once again, thanks for the time spent in Gib - had a great time as usual, service great and accommodation 1st class"

14-01-09 R&N W UK

 

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Rock Hotel.  Thank you."

12-01-09 Mr&Mrs M UK

Hi Stephen, Yet again my thanks to your staff and yourself - a fantastic new year and service second to none - a pleasure to be repeated.  Happy new year and best regards."

07-01-09 BJ UK

"A most enjoyable vacation - special touches like the complimentary spirits were thoughtful.  All staff were very friendly  and most helpful.  Special thanks to the staff in the Barbary bar who were most pleasant.  Would definitely remember this hotel and hope to see you again." 

01-01-09 AS UK

"May we take this opportunity to wish you and all the staff a very happy and healthy 2009 and thank you for the excellent service in all departments during our recent stay from 24th to the 28th December.  We shall be returning again in the very near future."

29-12-08 Mr & Mrs V UK

 

"A very pleasant stay as anticipated."

29-12-08 RF Norwich

"It's a lovely thought having the sherry and whisky each day - we really enjoyed them and the mince pies and port on reception.  It is a lovely hotel and I would recommend it to friends as someone recommended it to me.  Staff friendly and professional."

22-12-08 Mr&Mrs T Derbyshire

"Toby and Nina, Just a few lines to thank you and your team for a lovely evening last night.  Everyone enjoyed the cocktail reception and it was the perfect start to what went on to be a spectacular event....feedback received has been good all round.  Once again, thank you."

18-12-08 G&N Gibraltar

"Very impressed - will definitely return.  Thank you."

12-12-08 MH Scotland

 

"We enjoyed our stay.  The staff are delightful."

12-12-08 Mr A Malaga

"Smart, courteous and efficient staff.  We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay.  Keep your

head chef at all costs - he's priceless."

08-12-08 DG Lanzarote

"Dear Nina,  Just a quick note to thank you and Toby for your assistance in making M's retirement party such a success.  Nina, thanks to you especially for your efforts during the couple of weeks of organising and also on the actual evening you were very attentive and professional.  Thanks to the porter for guarding the cones and the car!  Mohamed and his staff in the bar and Latif for giving me the 'sign' when M arrived - also the rest of the staff for serving delicious food - compliments must also go to the chef.  You were all exemplary and we could not have asked for better.  Thank you once again."  

25-11-08 TC Gibraltar

"A really delightful experience at the Rock.  Keep up the good work.  Keep on being excellent, you are a credit to Gibraltar!" 

24-11-08 Mr&Mrs KC Scotland

 

"Stayed here many times before.  Excellent as per usual.  Will be back soon I hope!"

24-11-08 MN Cheshire

"I just wanted to say thank you very much for the wonderful time we had at the Rock when we stayed with you for a week from 12th November.  It was so good to stay at the Rock once more after a gap of 4-5 years and so nice to see that many of your staff are still with you, as they have been for many years.  We were treated royally, your staff are quite wonderful and the surroundings are splendid.  My stepson and daughter-in-law, who joined us for the weekend, also pass on their thanks.  I hope we visit again soon."

23-11-08 E&A P UK

"Dear Stephen, My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay..we are considering a long weekend in Gibraltar again in the future and will certainly be minded to stay at the Rock again.  I would particularly like to commend the staff of the Barbary Bar who were excellent throughout our stay and made us feel at home."

06-11-08 PM UK

"Hi Nina,  Just to thank you and your staff for a great day.  Everything was really well organised as per your usual high standards."

6-11-08 SD Gibraltar

"As always, it's a pleasure to stay here - so friendly and comfy.  Special thanks to Mohamed in the bar who really looked after me..What a star.  Also thanks to Maria-Jose - the housekeeping is first rate.  This has to be the friendliest hotel I've had the pleasure of visiting.  See you again soon.  Thank you.

31-10-08 DB Lisbon

"My sister and I would like to thank you all very much for the wonderful evening you gave our father for his birthday last night.  The service was impeccable and the food absolutely delicious; the most skilfully cooked steak and fish we have tasted in a long time.  The birthday cake was light and perfect for the occasion.  The waiters and waitresses were extremely kind and made the whole experience very special....with much appreciation and best wishes."

30-10-08 Mrs PB & Mrs JD UK

"Beautiful hotel.  Wonderful views.  Very helpful staff."

30-10-08 LF Yorkshire

 

"An excellent, well situated hotel.  Would come again. Good service and facilities.  Lovely rooms, good views.  Thank you very much."

27-10-08 JT Devon

 

"Food excellent.  Cleanliness very good."

25-10-08 LJ UK

"Dear Chef,  We had the pleasure of taking dinner at the hotel tonight.  We have lived and worked and eaten all over the world in 18 years of government service.  Tonight was the best meal we have had in over two years....Every morsel was delicious