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General Contreras 16, 43004 Tarragona, Spain
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Catalunya Express
Ranked #14 of 28 hotels in Tarragona
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“A two star hotel? Wouldn't go back there.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011
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We picked this on the factor of price with the B&B option, paying 49 euros for the night, and we used it as a stop gap after a long weekend in Barcelona.

Where do I start?
When we arrived at first we couldn't even get in.... there is no door handle... they make you ring the bell for entry (possibly for security - not a fabulous area around the hotel). The reception guy was very pleasant, but although we had 2 small-ish bags and another larger one he didn't offer to carry anything up to our room - please note there is NO LIFT in this hotel.
Our room... no 104 - we asked for non smoking and it was adequate.... but the double bed had a mattress which had definately seen much better days and I swear I have spring shaped bruises on my hips as a result.
Also I would highly recommend taking ear plugs as it was quite noisy outside( we went last weekend of Feb, so very quiet in the hotel itself apart from our neighbour who had his tv on very loudly.)
The bathroom....well for starters there are no baths in the hotel, just showers, not even the half baths that you sometimes get in the older Spanish hotels. Secondly, you couldn't really get in and out of the bathroom easily - having to side step the door each time with about a 3mm clearance on the sink. I'd love to know which room had the large bathroom on the reviews, as if I did think of returning (which I won't) then that'd be a must to request!! (think of the normal size bathroom in something like an Ibis hotel, and half that...corridor style.... thats more the size we're talking.)

Breakfast - I would say was an average breakfast for Spain, nothing special, certainly not one to rave about. The usual cold meats, croissant, cakes, sliced bread which had been out for quite a while by the feel of it, no staff around at all to ask for anything. The only thing I saw in addition to the norm was the Spanish tortilla (potato omelette) which you could heat up in the microwave.
It did advertise the restaurant, open from 8pm - 10.30pm, but the night we went it was very much closed (Sunday).

One reviewer said its about 5 mins walk to the train station..... make that about a 2 minute walk.... not that I heard a train, but we did hear every single person that walked past the hotel on their way to another one with their wheely suitcase across the ribbed pavements.

Its also a fair hike up to the old town form the hotel, although only about a 5 min walk from the port.
Major plus side was that there was WIFI in the rooms.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“great hotel,great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2010
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Stayed two nights over a weekend, check-in trouble free and help with luggage!Although in the city and near the station the room was remarkably quiet.The sights of Tarragona are all within walking distance,including the beaches.The room whilst not large was more than adequet for two and toiletries were supplied --not usual at this level of hotel -- The real surprise was the breakfast!! IT WAS FANTASTIC the quality of juices,pastries,beverages etc. was FIRST CLASS as was the selection.The cleanliness of room,bathroom, and public areas again was very good.Ibelieve the mark of a good hotel is to ask yourself,would I return? My answer for this hotel is YES

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Very nice place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2010
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Spent there one wonderful week of my summer holidays. If you go for budget travelling this is great Hotel/Hostel to stay in. It is very clean. Air-Co works great. Bathroom very clean with towels changed each day. Sheets on bed changed each second day. Room always cleaned very carefully. Breakfast is very good for the money. You have nice choice of food and the quality of food is good. It is safe place with very friendly stuff. I highly recommend for everyone who is into not very expensive but nice place. It is good idea to ask for the room which is "inside" room. Rooms next to street might be a bit noisy. Hotel is close to beach (nice one) and the train station (100 m). We had great time there! Thanks!

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Convenient budget hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2009

Hotel was clean and staff were friendly and helpful with a good understanding of English. The room was clean but the air conditioning unit was old and noisy. Breakfast cost 5 euros each for cereal/bread/cold meats. The train station was literally around the corner so ideal if your getting the train somewhere.

It cost 30 euros from the airport which seemed expensive!

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Basic but friendly and convenient hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2009
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people found this review helpful

This hotel is less than 5 minutes walk to the railway station, yet it is quiet. Fantastic pizza restaurant across the street. We arrived late but the staff was very helpful and pleasant, even when we had to ask them twice about the air conditioning (quite old fashioned machine and a little bit noisy). Our room was basic but very clean. On suite shower/bathroom. Spotless. Breakfast (3 euros pp) was very good value for money: cereals, pastry, fruit, cold meats, juices/coffee/tea. I would recommend it if you are on a budget and you prefer easy access to the railway station.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Catalunya Express Tarragona
Address: General Contreras 16, 43004 Tarragona, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR3,065 - 4,235

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