4R Gran Europe

“Excellent. Highly recommend.”

This was our third time staying at the hotel Gran Europe, and our third review. Previously stayed in 2014 and 2016. The hotel is under different ownership/management since then. We always loved this relatively small hotel which has a great location on the promenade and seafront. We had two ro… more

This was our third time staying at the hotel Gran Europe, and our third review. Previously stayed in 2014 and 2016. The hotel is under different ownership/management since then. We always loved this relatively small hotel which has a great location on the promenade and seafront. We had two rooms this time, as I joined my wife and children halfway through their three week stay and this gave us more room and comfort than squeezing into one room. Saying that they rooms are a good size with Two large double beds. Rooms are clean and refurbished with good size modern bathroom and a hallway that has plenty of storage. A Good feature is that the halway has both the door to the access corridor and a door to the bedroom, which means the bedroom is shielded from corridor noise at night when both doors are closed. Corridors also are carpeted so we heard no noise at all of the usual footsteps or suitcases being wheeled along at all times of day/night. This was a bonus for us as we are light sleepers. Overall the hotel though is a quiet and peaceful space. The restaurant and bar are excellent with good food and drink available. Plenty of choice and no issues with flies or hygiene. The staff in restaurant and bar are wonderful as are all hotel staff, including reception and cleaning staff. Looking back on our previous review from 2016 we can say our few negative experiences have all been eliminated and we have no faults this time. There were a few smokers around but far less than we saw in 2016. The hotel is dog friendly and it was no problem for us to see dogs being walked around, in corridors and reception but dogs were not present by the pool or allowed in the bar and restaurant. Our children are teens now so didn’t partake in mini disco or kids club, but can say we noticed these to be much improved since 2016. The beach is always fabulous, can’t fault it. Highly recommend this hotel, but not for party animals as it is quiet and peaceful and a lot of elder people stay here. One thing to note. Airport Taxi transfers are expensive here. £100euro or more each way. I discovered that the Uber app will give you public transport options for bus/train if you arrive at a suitable time. My flight landed at 6pm and I then used a bus and train from Barcelona airport and walked down to the hotel from the station, took about 2 hours and cost me less than 8 euro. Was at hotel for dinner. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Excellent.

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“Relaxing week”

Nice little hotel with beach front location. The hotel is comfortable with nice size rooms, sea veiw too. The staff are friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. The quality of food on offer was good, albeit not always to my taste. There is a coffee machine in the room( dolce gusto) packs are… more

Nice little hotel with beach front location. The hotel is comfortable with nice size rooms, sea veiw too. The staff are friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. The quality of food on offer was good, albeit not always to my taste. There is a coffee machine in the room( dolce gusto) packs are available at 10 euros. There didn’t seem to be any trips available (jet2) but you can get to Barcelona ,Tarragona, Salou ect on the train that is very easy to use. The train station, Vincec de calders is around a 10 minute walk. Best value is a 31 euro ticket that gives you 10 journeys , or Barcelona is 15 euros return per person. If you want sun loungers on the beach , they are 10 euros per day each. There are restaurants and bars, shops ect all within a short walk. Check out is at 10 am, but it is possible to extend your room. We did this for 30 euros (until 3pm) but you won’t know until the day before if it’s possible. We had a relaxing week here without any problems, and would recommend the 4R Gran Europe

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“Nice hotel but nothing to do.”

Hotel is not set up for tourists, no trips or buses running.. no shops near by that was open., a ten minute walk on the beach front to a handful of bars and shops , no English guests and mostly Spanish..Reception ordered us a taxi daily to callafel, which is 15 euros one way and 10 minutes away, be… more

Hotel is not set up for tourists, no trips or buses running.. no shops near by that was open., a ten minute walk on the beach front to a handful of bars and shops , no English guests and mostly Spanish..Reception ordered us a taxi daily to callafel, which is 15 euros one way and 10 minutes away, beautiful beach there and lots of shops and bars. One hour on the train will take you to Barcelona which was 15 euros return each , 5 mins in a taxi to the train station. It was very busy in Barcelona and noisy with heavy traffic and packed with tourists. The train station is underground so remember how to get back....the hotel food is good, lots of fresh fish being cooked and meats, fresh fruit and cakes..did not see any all inclusive snacks in the day time,but maybe you had to ask. Rooms was comfortable and seaview from the balcony. Beds comfortable with soft bedding. Would not return, only because we prefer to be surrounded by shops and a 10 am check out is too early when you have a night flight, we kept asking to pay for a late check out but they will not tell you until 9am on check out day, which is madness when you still have to get packed and ready to leave by 10am incase it's a no . We felt like they should know who is arriving ahead so checked out at 10am . All inclusive runs out at midday on departure day. Nice hotel but nothing to do.

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