H10 Imperial Tarraco, Tarragona

We were only here for 1 night passing through from Ibiza to France, so I booked a basic room which had a side view over the old city to the sea. The room was well maintained, spacious, had a large comfortable bed and modern bathroom with amenities kits that many other hotels no longer supply. We may have been lucky on a Sunday night, there was no parties or loud noise. Exhausted from our drive we chose to have snacks and a bottle of wine on the top floor terrace. The Manager said that all tables were booked for the night but the young staff suggested a high table with bar stools on the balcony overlooking the Roman amphitheatre, we couldn't have been happier. The very young staff (Ayax and a Colombian young lady) were friendly and service orientated. We booked a parking spot for convenience and were happy to aprk on the forecourt.

Beautiful location, staff were all very helpful with the exception of the pool attendant on the 20th June, he was very brash and not particularly helpful when guests were asking for parasols to be moved. Our room didn't have a balcony which was a shame however we had a beautiful view over the cathedral. Everywhere in the hotel had lovely views. We opted to park in the Parking Belco del mediterrani. For 8 days, cost 110 ( far cheaper than the hotels rates. It was a 5 min walk at most. Everything was within walking, the rooftop area/ bar has the best views and is worth sitting for evening drinks. They don't have a great selection of food but what they serve was lovely. Breakfast was included and there was a great selection. We were there every morning and then only needed an evening meal. We ate at Quattro 3 times the service was hectic but super fast and the food was the best we ate, the calamari was melt in your mouth. ( I will do a more thorough review for them). This is not a negative review on the hotel but more of a warning for people visiting the area, my husband and I were walking home from the harbour and were approached by 3 men in their early 20's they spoke to us in Spanish which we advised we didn't understand, then walked away, we were both unsettled by the encounter that I looked back and found they were following us, they then pounced on us and tried to take my bag, my husband pinned 2 of them down, the locals started to shout which spooked them into running away. They managed to get my watch which wasn't expensive and ripped my husbands top. We have visited a lot of cities ( I come from just outside Glasgow) husband has zips on his shorts and I carry my bag in-between us when walking, we have never experienced anything like it. This happened around 9:45pm still light and there were people about. It was reported to the reception to mostly make them aware of this. They called the police to advise but no visit or request to visit the station was made and effectively it ruined what was a lovely holiday. Also on the 20th June (Friday) right next to the hotel there was an outdoor rave. This took place up until 4:15 am, no warning was provided. Now we totally get that people want to party but this is a quiet little town in Spain and not Ibiza, it was not expected. The hotel did alert us to the rooftop bar having a function on the Saturday and was closed from 4pm but no mention of a rave taking place till the early hours of the morning and when I say it was loud we were on the other side of the hotel and it kept us up all night. I put my noise cancelling headphones on and could still hear it. A little warning would have been appreciated, we could have had a midday snooze or bought some ear plugs. To recap, a beautiful place, lots of history on the doorstep of the hotel, staff were lovely but just be aware of your surroundings.

I stayed here for business but the hotel is somewhere I would definitely return for a holiday. The room itself is well maintained and very clean. The rooms are a perfect size and have all of the things you need for your stay. The staff are very helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The pool on the ground floor has a little food truck where you can get drinks, ice creams and snacks. The breakfast is amazing, so many beautiful pastries to try! I did use the gym while here, its not huge but a good range of equipment to fit a workout in while you are away.

I always look forward to staying at the H10 Imperial Tarraco and this year's visit was as expected. It's a great hotel in a super location and it's new and modern. Although there was a slight mixup when I checked in as the room which I had booked was not available but this was soon rectified the next morning very professionally. The rooms are holding up well, slight wear and tear as you would expect but they are spacious and well appointed. The views from your balcony make the trip worthwhile. The bed is clean and very, very comfortable, the blackout blinds work very well and it is a great hotel to stay in. Plenty of wardrobe space and complimentary water which was replaced every day ( a smaller size to last year) Breakfast is varied and great. Plenty of choice of everything and some which I am not sure about - carrots or cauliflower for breakfast ? The choice of cakes and pastries continues to amaze me even though I do not have an especially sweet tooth. You will not leave the breakfast room hungry. They do clear away at 10.30 so don't be late. The rooftop pool are is a lovely place to relax and sun bathe or have a drink. The downstairs pool area never got very busy. There are pool towels available in the hamper by the sun loungers. All of the staff are great, helpful yet friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much. There is plenty of places nearby to eat, drink and shop nearby. The bus stop for buses 11 or 12 to the beaches is right outside the hotel so you are very well situated. The main bus terminus is about a 10/15 minute walk away. There is a Carrefour Express and a Spar both nearby for any snacks or water which you might need. Enjoy the wonderful H10 if you choose to stay here !