Hi Sam, The Banderitsa is approx 1/2 mile away from the Gondola. It is a family run hotel which is clean and friendly, but basic. I found it was fine. When are you going as I will be staying there in Feb.
The Banderitsa is a Ulen owned hotel, reasonably placed for access to the old town. Facilities are ok, including an indoor pool. The Bunderbar under the hotel can get lively, especially later at night. I have stayed there a couple of times before i moved here, look out for deals on lift passes/hire etc inclusive in the booking. The shuttle normally starts at 08.00am, and will run then till people stop queuing, and about every 15mins...
they do a great english brekkie at the Bundritsa...had one the other day..2 brekkies & tea 20 levs...in fact we saw you drive by steve as we were eating it