Hotel Termes la Garriga

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel and overall found it extremely disappointing. It is central but on a partially pedestrianised road which is blocked to traffic for much of the day. There are apparently 3 parking spaces at the hotel but seem always full. The hotel provides no prior information about access and, once there, grudgingly directed us to a car park which was a distance away and full. The room we were given was in the roof with tiny windows and generally scruffy paintwork neglected curtains coming off the tracks etc We were puzzled as ‘standard doubles. On the hotel website are described as having large triple glazed windows. The pools are small and the thermal water is warm but the facilities need renovation. Breakfast was awful. No service on day one, we had to find someone to order hot drinks. The food was of poor quality. On day two the only waitress was determinably sorting cutlery and ignored us. We enquired about drinks and about fruit, yogurt and croissants as there were none of these (there was the day before). She shrugged and said there was none, breakfast service still had an hour to go. My husband walked to the reception to enquire further at which point the waitress dashed to reception and then out to the bakery to buy croissants she then proceeded to fill up the plates of food on the buffet. Oh and there’s one pillow provided which is extremely hard!

The hotel is located in a quiet but beautiful town - not full of international tourists, so you feel that you get a taste of the real Catalonia. Perfect location in summer, as the air is fresh at night. Also including here and the nearby town Caldes, plenty of wonderful tapas restaurants to try. I also loved the old style of the hotel and the rooms are also very comfortable and large. Loved breakfast - they had a range of interesting meats and delicious pastries and bread. The thermal pools were relaxing and a lovely treat. A great stay overall.