The Gran Palas Hotel is located in La Pineda, close to the popular tourist destinations of Salou and Tarragona, it enjoys a stunning location just a few steps away from the beach and provides the perfect base to explore all this superb destination has to offer. Whether you have come for the magnificent sights of Tarraco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the family attractions such as the theme parks and beaches you will find you are in the perfect spot to see it all.\n\nThis modern and elegant hotel sets a good impression right from the start with its impressive entrance set with stone columns that leads into the bright and spacious lobby full of natural light. Guests staying at this luxurious hotel will always be well looked after and relaxed with its choice of spectacular rooms and suites and a wide range of facilities to help you enjoy your stay, such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and restaurants all set in large beautiful green gardens.\n \nFor those wishing to grab some time to relax while on their holiday or trip there is a full spa and wellness centre available where you can choose the best way to unwind, whether in the spa, sauna and steam rooms or for the ultimate experience try one of the many massage or beauty treatments. Those who like to stay fit can take advantage of the supervised fitness classes or personal couch in gym as well. To help keep children entertained there is a children's club run by the professional and friendly staff, and other distractions include a cosy bar/lounge to relax in or there are also a selection of shops where you can pick up any holiday essentials.\nFor those guests who are looking to stay at the hotel for business reasons or are attending/looking to host an important event there are equally excellent facilities available to cater to any need. The multilingual and professional staff will be happy to arrange any special event catering or banquet facilities you might need and is also plenty of space available to use, including small meeting rooms and the larger conference rooms with many featuring plenty of natural light. \n\nAll guests at the hotel can also benefit from the complimentary Wi-Fi access provided in all the rooms and public areas and additional services available include car hire, currency exchange, a business centre, safe deposit boxes and tour/ticket assistance. The hotel provides 24-hour reception desk, room service and on-site parking (surcharge).\n\n*Certain amenities may be payable locally.*\n*Official star rating 5** \n\n##Location\n Situated in the province of Tarragona the nearest major town is perhaps the most famous tourist destination in Spain, Salou. If you take the short 10-minute trip up here by car or an easily available bus you can find endless opportunities for activities and fun that are suitable for everyone. The town itself offers several fantastic beaches if the one next to the Gran Palas Hotel was not enough, with the most popular being the Llevant Beach, and in the centre there is a huge variety of shops to explore, along with restaurants and bars providing a lively nightlife. For those looking for a more active holiday you can find plenty of water sport activities available near the beaches of the area or guests might appreciate that the hotel is located within 30 minutes of several golf courses. You can find public transport with the bus station and easy walk from the hotel that can take you to many of the exciting locations in the area such as the impressive city of Barcelona or the ancient site of Tarragona where you can marvel at the ancient Roman ruins and monuments the area is famous for. Lastly not to forget Salou is the place where you will find the hugely popular theme park, Port Aventura with its many exciting and thrilling rides providing fun for all the family. \n\n##Accomodation\n An array of well-appointed and spacious rooms at the Gran Palas include tasteful classic rooms and a range of luxurious suites including the garden junior suites, delta suites, Mediterranean suite and the Gran Palas suite. Each of the rooms and suites at this hotel feature fully-equipped en suite bathrooms and come with all the modern amenities you would expect, including air conditioning/climate control, free wireless internet, telephone, LCD TV with satellite channels, minibar, in-room safe, clock/radio, desk, pay movies, rollaway beds, bath/shower, hairdryer. The rooms have balconies or terraces as well.\nThere are rooms - lofts - distributed in two floors and with two bedrooms. \n\n##Eating and Drinking\n There are a total of 3 restaurants to choose from at the Gran Palas Hotel, each providing a unique and elegant dining experience where you can try some of the finest cuisine. Restaurants include the Moss, where guests can walk by the different areas and create their own sample menu. This is also a venue where the buffet breakfast is served. There is also the Teppan offering mouth-watering Japanese cuisine, and lastly the El Racco, an a-la-carte restaurant with a warm atmosphere serving modern and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. \nFor an alternative experience you can also try seasonal restaurant, located in the garden area next to the swimming pool, this brasserie offers a tasty menu of grilled meat and fish in an all-natural outdoor environment. \nThe hotel features several bars as well, including a cafe with the terrace, a lobby bar and a pool bar. \n\n##Swimming Pools\n This luxurious hotel features a large outdoor swimming pool set in the pretty gardens with a sun terrace and easy access to the nearby beach with loungers and parasols provided. There is also a heated indoor pool as part of its Spa and Wellness Centre facilities, and a pool bar is on-site providing a range of refreshments and snacks.
