Peninsular , 48 rooms
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Peninsular has an ideal location is central Girona, less than half a mile from the city's cathedral and the train and bus stations. The air conditioned rooms include flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
The Peninsular Hotel’s rooms have simple, functional décor. Each room has a work desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
The staff at Hotel Peninsular’s 24-hour front desk are happy to provide information about Girona. A daily breakfast buffet is available in the dining room.
On a popular shopping street, the Peninsular is a 5-minute walk from the cafés and restaurants of La Rambla and Plaza Independencia Square. Girona’s old city wall and historic Jewish Quarter are only 1700 ft away.
Peninsular is in Girona
Capital of the Costa Brava region and one of the capitals of Catalonia, Girona is a medium-sized city boasting a wealth of historic heritage. A university city and bustling service centre, in close proximity to the coast and the Pyrenees, and with an international airport, it is one of the most beloved cities in Catalonia.
Situated in the Ter valley at the point where the river enters the city lies the largest city park in Catalonia, La Devesa. The Onyar River, which flows through the historic quarter, has afforded an image which sets the city apart: a Florentine vision of earth-toned houses flanking the peaceful waters crossed by various bridges such as the Iron Bridge (by the architect Gustave Eiffel). The east bank of the river is home to the historic quarter while the west bank is home to the modern city. Just 30 minutes drive from the center of the Costa Brava and just over an hour from Barcelona, it has an excellent range of cultural, commercial and recreational offer.
If you have the opportunity to visit the Costa Brava you should not miss this city, which has the urban charm but also the cosy beauty of small towns. Like all corners of the Costa Brava, Girona is a city on a human scale so that it can perfect fit your travel needs and take advantage of its cultural offers as festivals, cultural activities, concerts... undoubtedly Girona is the city of the Costa Brava with an highest activity through all the year.
Strategic site on the northern route of the Via Augusta, it was first a Roman city, seat of the bishopric from the 5th century and capital of the earldom of Girona from the Carolingian era. Even in modern times, its resistance in the War against Napoleon (1808-1809) was legendary.
Its old quarter is dominated by the cathedral, with a majestic entrance (a Baroque staircase with almost one hundred steps). It comprises a large Romanesque bell tower and cloister, a Baroque façade and a Gothic nave. Moreover, it is the widest single nave (almost 30 metres) in medieval European architecture. The temple houses an extraordinary Romanesque masterpiece of textile art, the Tapestry of the Creation (11th century). The Chapter Museum exhibits an outstanding Beatus (10th century) by Ende, one of the few named female artists of the Middle Ages. Lovers of Romanesque and Gothic art must pay a visit to the Art Museum housed in the Episcopal Palace.
Behind the cathedral, the stroll along the ancient wall is an unrivalled vantage point. Visitors can gain an insight into Girona’s past at the History Museum. At the foot of the cathedral, visitors can explore the Call or Jewish quarter, few of which have been so well preserved. The streets surrounding Carrer de la Força and the house of Isaac the Blind (now the seat of the Jewish History Museum) were home to an active Jewish community for 600 years until their expulsion in 1492. The Call features its ritual baths, synagogues and an important Kabbalah school with such wise men as Nahmanides, more commonly known in Catalan as Bonastruc ça Porta.
Next to the cathedral, beyond the Sobreportes gateway, are two churches which form the silhouette of the old city: the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants (11th-12th century, a former Benedictine abbey), which houses the Archaeological Museum, featuring a magnificent Gothic nave and a cloister, and Sant Feliu, a stone’s throw from the River Onyar, a blend of different styles which in the presbytery conserves the early Christian tombs from the period of Christian persecution. It has a beautiful cloister and a two-floor octagonal bell tower, decorated with double glazing also in Lombard style. Sant Feliu church contains a chapel dedicated to the patron saint of the city. Legend has it that a swarm of flies emerged from the chapel which frightened off the French during the siege of 1285.
The Arab Baths constitute a unique Romanesque building which was designed according to a North-African model.
One of the most emblematic images of Girona is that of the buildings on the river Onyar, which crosses the city. This is a series of houses on the river, in height, which are painted in bright colors. The city has eleven bridges over the river, and the best known of all is the Eiffel Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel and built shortly before the famous tower in Paris.
Girona’s historic centre boasts outstanding architecture and unforgettable nooks and crannies: the Church of Sant Nicolau, the Gothic building of Pia Almoina (a medieval charitable institution), the convents of Sant Domènec (now a university building) and El Carme, the mansions flanking Carrer dels Ciutadans such as the Palau Agullana and the Fontana d’Or (which hosts fine exhibitions), the Plaça del Vi, and the archways on Rambla de la Llibertat. However, Girona also has a wealth of popular legends including the witch of the cathedral (a sinner turned to stone, now a gargoyle on the north façade of the cathedral), the Cocollona (the monster that crosses the river on nights with a full moon) and the bottom of the lioness which brings good fortune to those who kiss it (in front of the Church of Sant Feliu). Girona is a city through which to saunter, brimming with myriad restaurants, designer boutiques and handcraft stores.
Notable buildings on the other bank of the river include the Farinera Teixidor flour mill and the Casa de la Punxa, part of the legacy of the Noucentista architect Rafael Masó. Visitors to this part of the city can also explore the Cinema Museum, the only one of its kind in Spain. Housing the Tomàs Mallol collection, it is a veritable journey through the passion and ingenuity that made cinema possible.
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1
Paula
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Helpful, friendly staff and the location is excellent. The room and bathroom were always kept very clean. The bed and pillow was a little uncomfortable. Decor in the room looks slightly dated but that's a very picky point. |
7.9 |
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2
John
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Staff very friendly, good variety of breakfast, comfortable room and easy access to town centre No complaints at all. |
7.9 |
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3
Andrea
Solo traveller
Italy,
Italy
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the hotel is near the center (Girona is a small town) and no too far from the stop bus to the airport (central railway station). breakfast and cleaning ok. more towels would have been appreciated. |
5.8 |
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4
Caroline
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
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I like location of hotel, very close to beach and in the town centre. No towels available to use the roof garden and jacuzzi. Waited for hour and a half for some but they never came. |
8.8 |
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5
Anonymous
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Excellent location. Good customer service. Creaking doors and could do with a bit of oil (WD40) on the door hinges. Also room temperature set at 24C and the temperature control panel is stuck. |
7.9 |
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6
Karen
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Excellent value, fabulous location, very clean and comfortable. There is nothing to dislike |
10.0 |
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7
Jose
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
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location is perfect as its near jewish town renovated the hotel but the rooms needed some renovating too and some electricity plugs! |
7.1 |
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8
Christopher
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Good quality hotel with an excellent central location. Cafe/Bar facilities during the day. Underground car parking relatively close by with drop off parking outside hotel. No evening meal facilities but good restaurants close by. |
7.9 |
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9
John
Solo traveller
Ireland,
Ireland
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Excellent location ,helpful and friendly staff. No English language stations on Tv |
9.2 |
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10
Anonymous
Solo traveller
Ireland,
Ireland
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Superb location! Creaking doors and could do with a bit of oil (WD40) on the door hinges. Also room temperature set at 24C and the temperature control panel is stuck. |
8.8 |
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11
Kathleen
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
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Basic but good No English language stations on Tv |
8.3 |
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12
Ake
Family with young children
Canada,
Canada
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Just about everything except........ ............ The hard bed! |
9.2 |
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13
David
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Location - midway between old town and station ............ The hard bed! |
7.9 |
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14
Philip
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Slow WiFi- Unable to stream video. No English language TV news channel ............ The hard bed! |
8.8 |
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15
Maureen
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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The style of hotel. Breakfast very good. Staff keen to please especially reception during booking in late at night. The location. Some rooms didn't have outside window.We arrived at hotel at 11pm and there weren't any facilities in hotel to have a drink or snack. |
7.5 |
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16
Anonymous
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Fantastic lococation. Informative and friendly staff. Room spacious and comfortable. Café downstairs. Ideal place for a 3 or 4 day break in lovely Girona . Really recommend. maybe just a kettle in the room would be nice to be able to just make a cup of tea and put your feet up for half and hour after a day of sightseeing ! Very british I know. Nothing else all was perfect |
9.2 |
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17
Witold
Family with young children
Poland,
Poland
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Location is very convenient. Staff was professional and helpful. The Wi-Fi range was limited to the desktop, next to the door. |
8.8 |
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18
Eulalia
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Great location; good adjacent Savoy bar with excellent-value daily lunch menu; fairly good breakfast. Very good power shower. Overall excellent value for money. Single room had a narrow bed with flat sheets and blanket. The bathroom, although good, could have done with a towel-heater or some other form of heating. In spite of these minor negatives, the hotel is still excellent value for money. |
7.1 |
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19
Fernando
Solo traveller
Portugal,
Portugal
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It´s well located, midway between the Train Station and the Cathedral. Good relation quality-price. Single room had a narrow bed with flat sheets and blanket. The bathroom, although good, could have done with a towel-heater or some other form of heating. In spite of these minor negatives, the hotel is still excellent value for money. |
8.8 |
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20
Jesse
Family with young children
Netherlands,
Netherlands
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We had a great stay in the hotel for three nights. The beautiful old centre of Girona is just around the corner. The staff was very helpfull and could talk excellent englisch. The best hotel out of many we had untill this far! Single room had a narrow bed with flat sheets and blanket. The bathroom, although good, could have done with a towel-heater or some other form of heating. In spite of these minor negatives, the hotel is still excellent value for money. |
10.0 |
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21
Tomer
Solo traveller
Spain,
Spain
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the location is great, the stuff very helpful, the public areas nice and modern, nice break fast. it was a good value for money considering the location and price the rooms are old, at list at the second floor where I stayed. the bathroom was very big but old as well, you dont expect that as the lobby and other areas look very new, but the truth is that it was not a big deal, as i did not spent all the day in the room. |
7.9 |
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22
Walter
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Great value in good location both for the city and for the bus and rail station. Excellent bar & cafe attached where we took our continental breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice. the rooms are old, at list at the second floor where I stayed. the bathroom was very big but old as well, you dont expect that as the lobby and other areas look very new, but the truth is that it was not a big deal, as i did not spent all the day in the room. |
8.8 |
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23
Anonymous
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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I liked all of it. maybe just a kettle in the room would be nice to be able to just make a cup of tea and put your feet up for half and hour after a day of sightseeing ! Very british I know. Nothing else all was perfect |
10.0 |
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24
Chris
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Style, ambience and central location, for a budget price! Staff were friendly but could have been a bit more welcoming |
9.2 |
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25
Kevin
Family with young children
France,
France
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Location Staff were friendly but could have been a bit more welcoming |
8.8 |
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26
Michael
Family with young children
France,
France
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only one temperature setting for all rooms in the hotel had to ask reception to change hard to please all guests Staff were friendly but could have been a bit more welcoming |
7.9 |
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27
Janet
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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We liked the fact that the hotel was so central, giving easy access to all parts of the city.and only ten minutes walk to the train and bus station. The room was comfortable and clean,and ideal for an overnight stopover. Staff were friendly but could have been a bit more welcoming |
8.3 |
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28
Anonymous
Solo traveller
Ireland,
Ireland
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decor and location little conversatuin at reception, no information on buses. would make all the difference for q solo traveller |
8.0 |
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29
Anonymous
Family with young children
Italy,
Italy
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Friendly staff Very convenient location to visit old city Good basic clean hotel Hard mattresses (as reported by other reviewers) Rooms not particularly sound-proofed (but this was not a problem during our visit of 3 days) Rooms/corridor had slight smell of smoking |
7.1 |
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30
Jacqueline
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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the hip bath, electric shutters, the lack of traffic noise, the cleanliness, being close to bars & shops The broken waste bin |
7.9 |
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31
Edel
Solo traveller
Ireland,
Ireland
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central location small bed |
7.9 |
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32
Anonymous
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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central location. helpful friendly staff good shower and hair dryer nothing |
9.6 |
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33
David
Family with young children
France,
France
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Loved the Hotel could not fault it on one thing perfect location and friendly staff small bed |
9.0 |
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34
Anonymous
Family with young children
U.S.A.,
U.S.A.
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The staff was nice. The location was excellent. The breakfast was good. nothing |
9.2 |
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35
Anonymous
Group of friends
Japan,
Japan
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I sent an request via email bofore arrival regarding the late check in and the beds, and the staff replied promptly, which I thought was very nice. The receptionist spoke fluent English. The room was spacious and clean. The room was quite hot in the morning even after we opened the window. The stairs in front of the entrance was botheing because we had to carry our luggages up and down. |
7.1 |
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36
Andrew
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Superb location Scrupulously clean Friendly and attentive staff Quite basic accommodation Insufficient storage space |
8.3 |
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37
Anonymous
Family with young children
France,
France
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Very central location, Good price clean and pleasant The room was quite hot in the morning even after we opened the window. The stairs in front of the entrance was botheing because we had to carry our luggages up and down. |
10.0 |
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38
Stuart
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
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nice hotel we had our car towed away during the night from outside the hotel the staff said it was ok there.The people who took our car asked at desk if were staying but staff did not call us to move the car.It cost us 14 euros for taxi and 114euros for the recovery of the car .I think the hotel need to pay for this or give us a credit. stuart |
8.8 |
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39
Ido
Family with young children
Israel,
Israel
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Great location, nice room, helpful staff we had our car towed away during the night from outside the hotel the staff said it was ok there.The people who took our car asked at desk if were staying but staff did not call us to move the car.It cost us 14 euros for taxi and 114euros for the recovery of the car .I think the hotel need to pay for this or give us a credit. stuart |
9.2 |
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40
Auriol
Solo traveller
Australia,
Australia
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The location and my room were good. The stairs up to the third floor were quite a climb. The internet did not work very well. |
7.5 |
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41
Jolande
Family with young children
Belgium,
Belgium
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It was a 100% perfect stay The stairs up to the third floor were quite a climb. The internet did not work very well. |
8.3 |
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42
David
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Excellent location - an easy walk to all the old city attractions The stairs up to the third floor were quite a climb. The internet did not work very well. |
8.3 |
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43
Christos
Family with young children
Greece,
Greece
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Breakfast Street noise in the morning |
10.0 |
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44
Mark
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Comfortable, clean hotel, centrally located between railway station and centre of old city but quiet. Breakfast a bit on the expensive side but very good quality. Street noise in the morning |
9.2 |
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45
John
Family with young children
France,
France
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Central location in Girona Room small. Car parking some distance away. |
6.7 |
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46
George
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Central location. Nice room. Room small. Car parking some distance away. |
9.2 |
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47
Christopher
Solo traveller
Gibraltar,
Gibraltar
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Location Single bed was the minimum size ie 900mm X 1.900mm |
5.8 |
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48
Darya
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
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The location is really great,the hotel is value for money. The furniture in our room seemed to be rather old,the room was dark,the view out of the window was terrible |
8.3 |
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49
Andrew
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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It's location was fine Rooms were extremely basic and I don't think they were value for money.breakfast was poor and I wished I had gone to one of the many cafes nearby |
3.8 |
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50
Julian
Family with young children
Australia,
Australia
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Clean and organised. Air con and parking Smallish rooms |
8.8 |
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51
Irina
Family with young children
Russia,
Russia
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Location is good. Stuff is good. Room is good too. Some problem with AC - it cooled only 23C, no more and no less. My daugther found cover of condom under the bed. wi-fi doesn't work in the room. |
8.8 |
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52
Malcolm
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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10 minutes walk station (bus & train). Vary central location 2 minutes old town. Good size rooms. Some problem with AC - it cooled only 23C, no more and no less. My daugther found cover of condom under the bed. wi-fi doesn't work in the room. |
9.6 |
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53
Ian
Family with young children
Spain,
Spain
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central location Some problem with AC - it cooled only 23C, no more and no less. My daugther found cover of condom under the bed. wi-fi doesn't work in the room. |
7.9 |
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54
Antony
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Good location, value for money Nothing untoward. |
9.2 |
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55
Patrick
Group of friends
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Location was good, staff were very friendly, breakfast (continental) was very pleasant although the room was clean and tidy, it was very basic, a little more than we expected. however we would stop again at this hotel knowing what to expect. |
8.8 |
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56
Peter
Family with young children
Canada,
Canada
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Great location, beautiful lobby and nice looking restaurant. Cleanliness of room was poor - dirty floor, hair in tub and toilet. |
5.8 |
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57
Mykola
Family with young children
Ukraine,
Ukraine
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Located in very center Nice staff and good breakfast TV didn't work in the room There is only one wall outlet in the room, duplicator can be requested additionally |
9.2 |
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58
Sally
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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The location was excellent and the staff very pleasant Nothing |
9.2 |
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59
Tricia
Solo traveller
France,
France
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Location Staff Room Design Fabulous Nothing |
9.2 |
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60
Surinder
Family with young children
Sweden,
Sweden
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The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Centrally located. Nothing |
8.3 |
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61
El
Family with young children
U.S.A.,
U.S.A.
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Location was perfect for visiting the old town. Restaurants easy to find with lots of choices. Staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. The bed was a little uncomfortable. I like hard beds but many may not. The pillows were too narrow and soft in contrast. The room seemed a little dated considering the very modern reception area. |
8.3 |
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62
Linda
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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we liked almost everything about the hotel we would perhaps have liked some tea/coffee making facilities in the room |
10.0 |
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63
Cees
Family with young children
Netherlands,
Netherlands
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Big clean room, silent, fresh air, dark if you like, good beds In center of city near parking we would perhaps have liked some tea/coffee making facilities in the room |
10.0 |
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64
Ylli
Solo traveller
France,
France
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- Central location; - helpful receptionists. - Breakfast was not included (in any event the price of 8 euros was not worth it); - avoid having a room by the main street (too noisy); |
7.1 |
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65
Ian
Family with young children
Ukraine,
Ukraine
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Location is perfect, close to the old city wall and historical center, as well as shopping streets, railway station, etc. Windows did not close properly and they were faced to the noisy street |
8.8 |
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66
Philip
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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The location is perfect,easy access from transport stations and close to all that Girona has to offer.Also the staff,whilst being completely professional are always friendly and helpfull Windows did not close properly and they were faced to the noisy street |
10.0 |
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67
Joan
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Excellent friendly staff, good location, good breakfast selection, good value, cleanliness, sheets and towels changed regularly Didn't like hard pillows and no soft ones available, no English tv channels for non Spanish speaking guests, my single room 303 had no pictures on the walls which would have made it feel more homely, no tea/coffee making facilities The shower was old and the flow of hot water was not good. |
8.3 |
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68
Geoff
Family with young children
Ireland,
Ireland
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The cafe (savoy) was very inviting and well priced --the staff were excellent and never stopped cleaning the hotel itself was also spotless and the staff were friendly. The breakfast was excellent for just 8 euro per person The shower was old and the flow of hot water was not good. |
8.3 |
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69
Andrew
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Ideal location for walking around town and right next to river. The shower was old and the flow of hot water was not good. |
8.8 |
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70
Edward
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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We arrived passed Midnight so we only had a short night. Room was big, bathroom fine and beds ok. Very helpful staff. Good value, great location to discover Girona on foot. We did not try any facilities so have nothing negative to say. |
8.3 |
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71
Maureen
Solo traveller
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Staff were vey friendly and happy to help with any queries. Lovely and central for all we wanted to do in Girona. Very pleasant stay and will definitelhy use again and happy to recommend to friends The only thing we didnt like was the uncomfortable beds and the fact there were no coffee/tea making facilities in room. |
8.3 |
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72
Butto
Family with young children
Italy,
Italy
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The staff is wonderful the coffee is terrible with the machine.Can you have moka coffee? |
9.2 |
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73
Brian
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Location. Centre of main part of city. Only ten minute walk to railway and bus stations.. Good attached cafe for breakfast if you only want coffee and croissant instead of 8 euro breakfast in hotel. . the coffee is terrible with the machine.Can you have moka coffee? |
8.8 |
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74
Brian
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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See review of stay four days ago Room had been smoked in despite request for non smoking room. Same room as previous week so problem down to guests on the Friday. Saturday or Sunday |
8.3 |
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75
Sue
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Very late check in was no problem. 10 minute walk to the station Room had been smoked in despite request for non smoking room. Same room as previous week so problem down to guests on the Friday. Saturday or Sunday |
7.9 |
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76
Kevin
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Central location,10 minutes walk from rail/bus station and 10 minutes walk from GIrona old town. Excellent cafe ( Berlin) next door. Very flat pillows, slightly dated feel to room. |
7.9 |
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77
Rosalind
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Attractive well designed comfortable at good price. Very good value breakfast. Only one problem. We asked for another pillow that never arrived.. |
8.8 |
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78
Susannah
Family with young children
United Kingdom,
United Kingdom
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Lovely hotel, in a great position near the river and only a few minute's walk from the cathedral. Staff very helpful. Lots of choice at breakfast. Only one problem. We asked for another pillow that never arrived.. |
10.0 |