Hotel Lauria

“Nice hotel with flaws”

We stayed for a week and were generally pleased with the hotel. Very clean, ideal location and friendly staff. However, having no tea/coffee facilities in the room was very disappointing. Even a small kettle would have been appreciated. The breakfast was adequate but expensive for what you got. No… more

We stayed for a week and were generally pleased with the hotel. Very clean, ideal location and friendly staff. However, having no tea/coffee facilities in the room was very disappointing. Even a small kettle would have been appreciated. The breakfast was adequate but expensive for what you got. No vegetables at all which was odd. The toiletries were rationed and it all felt a bit mean to be honest. The bathroom itself had a mouldy stench to it, which was temporarily alleviated only when the cleaner bleached the floor and drains. Maybe a couple of pictures on the wall could cheer up the room as well? These issues could be addressed easily. Overall, we enjoyed Tarragona, and the hotel was ok. To be fair we expected better.

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“my home away from home”

Just completed another month in a Lauria apartment, my Iberian home away from my American home. It never disappoints and, like Tarragona itself, never gets old. I like the 3rd floor apartments with terraces: even if I don't need the second bedroom, or the weather doesn't invite hours outside on … more

Just completed another month in a Lauria apartment, my Iberian home away from my American home. It never disappoints and, like Tarragona itself, never gets old. I like the 3rd floor apartments with terraces: even if I don't need the second bedroom, or the weather doesn't invite hours outside on the terrace, the sense of space and light are worth it. (and the rates are a bargain, anyway) Shout-outs to Eloy and Paola, who over the years have become like family.

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“No mirror mirror on the wall!”

Hotel Lauria is in a great location and is a lovely hotel with stunning features. The staff were lovely and really helpful with any queries we had. My only negative is that although the rooms and bathroom were extremely comfortable and clean, there was no shelf in the shower which meant that you… more

Hotel Lauria is in a great location and is a lovely hotel with stunning features. The staff were lovely and really helpful with any queries we had. My only negative is that although the rooms and bathroom were extremely comfortable and clean, there was no shelf in the shower which meant that you had to pick your shampoo etc up off the floor which could be difficult for some people. Also there was no other mirror in the room other than in the bathroom which was really inconvenient as a couple getting ready. I know they are not massive problems but they are ones that are easily and inexpensively sorted and I do feel they let the hotel down.

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“Well located apartment in hotel”

We stayed for 10 nights in one of the apartment rooms with a view - part of a large old converted house, 10 minutes walk from the station, 5 minutes from the old town and a minute from the Mediterranean balcony. The apartment was large and well-equipped with a view onto Rambla Nova. We stayed dur… more

We stayed for 10 nights in one of the apartment rooms with a view - part of a large old converted house, 10 minutes walk from the station, 5 minutes from the old town and a minute from the Mediterranean balcony. The apartment was large and well-equipped with a view onto Rambla Nova. We stayed during the Santa Tecla festival and it was noisy outside on a couple of nights - though that's entirely to be expected and best to join in the festivities! The pool area is reasonable, with more beds than the online photos suggested. It's surrounded by the building or high walls, and in September there was around 5 hours of sunshine daily, so the pool was cool. There was a free-to-use laundry room, which was handy (though the room gets very hot if using the tumble dryer!) We believe we stayed far longer than most people do, so were a little frustrated that they were not prepared to clean the apartment or change the towels even once while we stayed without paying an additional charge. Overall, that was a minor annoyance though and we'd consider staying again if in the area.

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