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Catalunya Express: Traveller Reviews

2.0 of 5
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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Basel
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Good value option, but go for an inside-facing room!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2007

We were only in Tarragona for the night during a long (1 November) weekend and had real problems finding accommodation in Barcelona so opted for Tarragona. Most hotels in Tarragona were also booked up, but we managed to find a room at the Catalunya Express for 50 euros. As we were travelling by train, it was easy to find, just a block away from the station. No lift that I could see, so not good for disabled tourists. The receptionist was very friendly and was more than happy to find us another room when we found that the window facing onto a quiet, inside-facing courtyard wouldn't lock properly. She found us a slightly larger room, but the downside was that it was VERY noisy, facing onto a street frontage. I don't think there was any soundproofing at all, so we could hear trains rumbling past, cars revving, announcements at the station, and lots of music and yahooing from a nearby disco. The room was clean, functional, nothing flash, but with airconditioning, hairdryer and tv, it was good value. Breakfast at 4 euros was particularly good value: chorizo, real fruit juice, a good selection of ham and cheese. If you're going to stay here, bring earplugs! On the plus side, we encountered three receptionists and all three were lovely, very helpful and friendly.

  • Liked — Receptionists very friendly
  • Disliked — Very noisy room
  • Stayed November 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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valdarno
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Accettabile!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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A Venere.com Traveller
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“Estoy muy satisfecha de la...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Milano, Italia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Stupenda sistemazione!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Buenos Aires
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Muy buena eleccion”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 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):* 56 AUD - 78 AUD

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