Peninsular

“Peninsular Envy”

The hotel was our Launching point of a 8day cycle ride across the north east of Spain. Most things in Girona are old. The exception is dog poo which are is expertly scooped into handkerchief’s by the myriad of dog walkers who frequent the side walks. Peninsular Hotel is also old . It’s an ex 13… more

The hotel was our Launching point of a 8day cycle ride across the north east of Spain. Most things in Girona are old. The exception is dog poo which are is expertly scooped into handkerchief’s by the myriad of dog walkers who frequent the side walks. Peninsular Hotel is also old . It’s an ex 1347 (old) Franciscan monastery. Despite this the interior and rooms are very 2025. Spotlessly clean. The breakfast (Euro 12) was scrumptious with a bottomless coffee machine that dispensed excellent Cortada with cheerful alacrity. Reception staff helpful and friendly. With a convenient “ bike garage” located adjacent so we could hit the road early ( unlike monks the Spainish consider 0730 early- and the breakfast buffet had developed a Q of non-Spanish accolytes eager to sample the Franciscan fried eggs. The caffeine bolt hit my nervous system around 0900 so go easy on the Cortada shots ( see above).

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“Friendly and exceptional value”

Excellent value (we paid around €80 for a large double room in high summer) An easy walk (less than 10 minutes) from the old town, just across the river, and vast plaza de la Independencia, a 'plaza mayor' surrounded by bustling cafes and bars). Particularly friendly and helpful reception staff. … more

Excellent value (we paid around €80 for a large double room in high summer) An easy walk (less than 10 minutes) from the old town, just across the river, and vast plaza de la Independencia, a 'plaza mayor' surrounded by bustling cafes and bars). Particularly friendly and helpful reception staff. But the main value lies in the bedroom, large by any standards and with a commensurately large bathroom. The decor - lighting, plenty of polished woodwork, a spacious desk - recalls the 1970s, while the large bathroom has the usual equipment, plus bath and - equally and agreeably old style - a bidet.

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“Very nice hotel in a great location near Rio Unyar.”

Staff and hotel are lovely. We had accidentally left some clothes behind in Barcelona (in a bag to be laundered). The hotel staff in Barcelona found the clothes after I contacted them and recommended a courier service. The courier service picked them up, packaged the bag of clothes and got them to … more

Staff and hotel are lovely. We had accidentally left some clothes behind in Barcelona (in a bag to be laundered). The hotel staff in Barcelona found the clothes after I contacted them and recommended a courier service. The courier service picked them up, packaged the bag of clothes and got them to Girona and Hotel Peninsular in record time. I had contacted Hotel Peninsular to let them know and the package was waiting for us when we arrived. Our room was very nice and comfortable. Breakfast was good and the location was great for walking. We checked out Roman ruins, walking the walls on the other side of the river and found some good restaurants. We had only 1 night in Girona which we regret was’t longer.

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“good central location”

The hotel is very central and almost everything in the old town is in walking distance. The rooms are. functional, clean and over all the basics you need. Breakfast is ok as well, but nothing very special either. One or two nights here are absolutely ok.