Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Girona

“Conference stay”

We stayed 6 nights at the Double Tree hotel for its close proximity to the Girona conference facilities. The hotel is just like it appears on the internet, modern, comfortable and clean. The reception staff were pleasant and efficient. Our room was quiet and the breakfast was good with a lot of v… more

We stayed 6 nights at the Double Tree hotel for its close proximity to the Girona conference facilities. The hotel is just like it appears on the internet, modern, comfortable and clean. The reception staff were pleasant and efficient. Our room was quiet and the breakfast was good with a lot of variety and quality items. The pool was refreshing but note the ladder steps only which can be difficult for certain mobility issues. There is a good supermarket a next door. The old town is a good walk or short taxi ride away as is the train station. We would rate this a 4.5 if we could.

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“Last Minute Booking”

We arrived just before 10:00 pm on a Sunday night after hastily arranging alternate accommodations in the middle of a 3-week vacation when our flights to and from Israel on Sunday were cancelled. We had spent all the prior night trying to rebook flights, hotels, and car rentals and ended up flying … more

We arrived just before 10:00 pm on a Sunday night after hastily arranging alternate accommodations in the middle of a 3-week vacation when our flights to and from Israel on Sunday were cancelled. We had spent all the prior night trying to rebook flights, hotels, and car rentals and ended up flying from Cyprus to Barcelona instead, where we rented a car for the drive north. After traveling all day, we were beyond exhausted and half starved upon our arrival in Girona because the airline we flew had no food during a four-hour flight except junk snacks. So we asked if the hotel restaurant was still open. It was closing at 10:00, but we were invited to order food in the hotel pub and eat there instead. We were very thankful for that option. I was even more thankful that the menu included vegan options. I ordered a fresh-cut fruit platter, a veggie burger, and a liter of spring water. The fruit was perfectly ripe and juicy, which helped quench travel thirst. Hubby ordered chicken tenders and ate my fries. The tab was 34 euros. I wasn't pleased to pay 14 euros to park overnight. We were told that we were welcome to find a free parking space on the street but that the car would have to be moved by 8:00 a.m. Since I planned to sleep in, that wasn't an option. We were also advised that there was a free public parking lot across the boulevard and, if there was space available, we could park there as long as we wanted. We were too tired to search for free parking and then walk back to the hotel, so we paid for the garage space. Hubby was having an incredibly difficult time trying to squeeze our larger rental car into the tiny parking spaces designated for hotel guests and spent several minutes trying two different spaces. Then the front desk clerk appeared and said he'd seen us trying to park via the hotel monitoring system, so he came down to the garage to show us an area with larger parking spaces. He also helped Hubby figure out how to turn the lights out in the car when they wouldn't turn off. He went above and beyond in providing great customer service. When we got to our king room, I fell into bed. Hilton brand beds are always ultra comfortable, so good sleep is guaranteed. We didn't hear a sound outside the room all night, so it seems to be well insulated. I loved the full-size tub, and the shower pressure was excellent. One note though - when you get out of the shower, be sure the floor is completely dry because the water sprays outside the tub area and the floor tiles could be slippery. I appreciated the upscale amenities, like the makeup mirror, the Crabtree personal care products, and the thick towels. The desk chairs were especially comfortable, and were designed such that they fit flat into the desk and didn't take up any space in the room. They're designed to also serve as dining chairs. Lighting and electrical outlets were plentiful, and the wi-fi worked well. Two small bottles of water were waiting for us in the room, but we could have drank twice that amount at once. The usual Hilton amenities were provided, including a water kettle and a mini-refridge, safe, lots of closet and drawer space, hair dryer, full length mirror, blackout curtains, etc. We didn't participate in breakfast because we had eaten so late the prior evening, but we did notice an Aldi store almost directly across the street from Doubletree. So when we checked out just before noon, we stopped and grabbed a few bags of fresh fruit and snacks for the 6-hour drive to the French Riviera. We would have loved to spend more time here, and I wouldn't hesitate to book at the Doubletree Girona again if we ever return to this area.

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“Below average but staff amazing”

Staff 10/10 so friendly and helpful Hôtel room 4/10 under average Value for money at 330 euros per night 1/10 Restaurant food 5/10 and not pet friendly, we were made to sit in the bar eating from a low table with a 4kg Pomeranian. Conclusion will not return as just to expensive for an average exper… more

Staff 10/10 so friendly and helpful Hôtel room 4/10 under average Value for money at 330 euros per night 1/10 Restaurant food 5/10 and not pet friendly, we were made to sit in the bar eating from a low table with a 4kg Pomeranian. Conclusion will not return as just to expensive for an average experience. Tomorrow we are in a Hilton in Dijon and kenn to gauge the difference.

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“Mixed feelings”

I have mixed feelings about this hotel, because: 1. It has an excellent location 2. Really nice building and rooms 3. Excellent staff - really really professional, yet very friendly. 4. Wonderful breakfast. However; 1. There is no toilet brush in the rooms. Apparently the hotel is against this. So … more

I have mixed feelings about this hotel, because: 1. It has an excellent location 2. Really nice building and rooms 3. Excellent staff - really really professional, yet very friendly. 4. Wonderful breakfast. However; 1. There is no toilet brush in the rooms. Apparently the hotel is against this. So if you respect your partner or friend, you will have to use the public bathroom on the ground floor. 2. On the 4th floor, we had to run the water at least 8-10 minutes before we could get hot water in the shower. This causes enormous waste of water. I think the hotel needs to find a solution to this, because no one has a right to waste the resources like this.

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