We recently stayed at the Bristol Benidorm and had a fantastic experience overall. The location is perfect – just a short walk to the Old Town and less than two minutes from the beachfront, making it an ideal base for exploring Benidorm.
The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. We stayed in Room 106 on the first floor, which was spacious and exactly what we had requested when booking, with a balcony overlooking the street. It was lovely to sit outside and watch the world go by.
The hotel was always clean, tidy and smelled fresh. The guests were also friendly, and it seemed to attract more Spanish visitors than English, which gave it a really authentic and relaxed atmosphere.
The only minor drawbacks were that the rooms aren't the most soundproof – we could occasionally hear chairs being scraped around in the room above us – but it wasn't enough to spoil our stay. The walk-in shower also struggled to drain when the water pressure was on full, meaning the water occasionally overflowed the small ledge and onto the bathroom floor. We also noticed a strange sewer smell in the corridor on a couple of occasions, which I assume drifted in from outside, as our room never had the same odour.
We booked bed and breakfast but only had breakfast once during our stay. There was an excellent selection of food, with plenty of hot and cold options, plus fresh juices, milk and coffee stations, so there was something for everyone.
Overall, we were really impressed with the Bristol Benidorm. The friendly staff, excellent location, spacious rooms and high standards of cleanliness made it a great place to stay. We're already looking at booking again and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay within easy walking distance of both the Old Town and the beach.
