Rock Hotel

Built in 1932 by the Marquis of Bute, this charming historical establishment is decorated in colonial style and offers 104 comfortable bedrooms, including a number of suites, junior suites and penthouses. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike and facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and lift access. It also offers a bar, a restaurant and Internet access and guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services. There is a hair and beauty salon: Orlando's. Their highly qualified stylists and therapists will offer a no obligation, free consultation, to help guests decide which treatment will best suit their needs. For business guests, this hotel has 2 excellent meeting rooms ideal for a simple boardroom set-up up to a medium size conference of 90, along with all the options in-between. They are fully air-conditioned and the available conference amenities and equipment are everything a conference organiser or speaker could desire, ranging from sophisticated audio-visual kit and free wireless Internet access to a spare pencil sharpener or mini stapler. Parking is available for those arriving by car.

All rooms have magnificent views across the Bay of Gibraltar and the Rif mountains of Morocco. All guest rooms enjoy the luxury of a minibar, a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and luxurious bathrobes, a decanter of scotch and sherry, fully remote-controlled air conditioning and heating, satellite TV and a radio, as well as facilities to make freshly ground coffee. All but a few of the rooms have balconies and the suites and penthouses also have CD players for the musically inclined. Furthermore, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, Internet access, an ironing set and a king-size or double bed are provided in all accommodation as standard.

The culinary style has unashamedly absorbed influences from both Iberia and North Africa, as well as an obvious leaning to all that is good about modern British cuisine. Naturally it also takes full advantage of the Mediterranean location and the abundance of seafood available on the doorstep. A daily changing house menu is featured, as well as a full seasonally changing à la carte selection. There is also an extensive range of conference, banqueting and private dining menus and of course the chef would be happy to design ad hoc celebratory or corporate menus to suit any budget.

The hotel features an open-air pool with a lawned area for peace and rest and a poolside snackbar, as well as a sun terrace with loungers and parasols. Aromatherapy, Swedish massage and sports massage are offered as well (extra charge).