In the Spanish city of Salou, there are more than fifty hotels of various categories. Most of them have three or four stars. However, when choosing where to stay in this wonderful town, you need to take into account that the starryness of Spanish hotels, as well as the level of service in them, are significantly different from those we are used to in Turkey or in Egypt.
So that this feature does not come as a surprise to you, before booking a hotel you like, you should definitely be interested in the reviews of those who have already visited it. We hope that the detailed description of Best Negresco 4 * in Salou below will help you make a smart choice.
Location
This hotel is one of the inexpensive. Due to the good service, food and reasonable prices, it is in demand among tourists. During the day outside, Best Negresco 4 * looks quite democratic and restrained, but in the evening it turns on the backlight, and it turns into a fabulous palace.
The hotel is located in a tourist area by the sea. Within walking distance are supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Nearby is a pine park, so there is a unique healing air and aroma. The hotel was completely renovated in 2008, after which it earned its fourth star.
Next to Best Negresco 4 * in Salou, there is a more modest hotel of the same chain, called Best Negresco 2 *. Both hotels are positioned as two parts of the same complex. Their location on the coast is very good - just 100 meters from the small beach of Playa Llarga. The center of Salou is also nearby, less than 10 minutes walk, and the nearest bus stop less than 5 minutes. There is free parking in front of the main entrance to the hotel, which will be appreciated by guests planning to rent a car.
Most tourists come to Spain by air. From Salou, the nearest airport is 15 km in Reus. To go to Barcelona much further, as much as 110 km, but there are much more flights to its airport.
Food and cuisine features
In all Spanish hotels for Russian tourists, the service in terms of food is somewhat unusual. Firstly, drinks here are not included in the standard diet, so keep in mind that you will need to pay extra for them, and the prices in the hotel restaurant are overpriced. Only if you have selected the All Inclusive food system, you will be provided with free drinks.
Secondly, the children's menu here is very different from the usual baby food for us. Among the dishes on offer you will not find milk porridges, but instead of them there will be several types of yogurt, french fries, meat in batter, pizza and other products from the fast food series. Therefore, parents with infants should take mixtures and custard cereals with them, or, alternatively, buy them at the nearest supermarkets. The quality of children's products in Italy is impeccable, and the hotel will help you with the preparation and heating of food for the child. Adult food at the Best Negresco 4 * hotel in Salou has the following features:
- the restaurant serves a buffet with a rich selection of dishes not only Spanish but also international cuisine;
- every day a varied selection of dishes from vegetables, meat and fish is offered;
- On certain days of the week, you can enjoy a varied selection of seafood.
Rooms
Hotel Best Negresco 4 * (Salou) is quite large. In total, 407 rooms of the Standard and Family categories are offered here; there are rooms for the disabled. Windows 90% of the rooms overlook the sea and the beach, but not all rooms with a terrace and this fact must be clarified when booking. This also applies to rooms with sea views.
The design of the rooms is simple but very cozy. The design here uses warm colors that are conducive to relaxation and pacification. The rooms have:
- air conditioning;
- equipped bathroom;
- satellite television;
- phone and free wi-fi;
- bathroom with bathtub and shower;
- air conditioning.
For an additional fee it is established:
Housekeeping and change of bath towels takes place daily, bed linen is changed twice a week. The cleaning and cleanliness of the hotel is average.
Staff at Best Negresco 4 * (Spain, Salou)
The staff of both hotels of the complex is very friendly, friendly and attentive to all guests. Receptionists speak Spanish and English. Only a few people know Russian, so you will have to solve your problems here with the help of representatives of travel agencies accredited to the hotel.
Climate features
We will describe where to look for Best Negresco 4 * and Salou and when to go here to relax. As mentioned above, this is a Spanish hotel located in the Costa Dorada region. The terrain here is mountainous, which favorably affects the climate, because the mountains, covered with pine trees and other vegetation, perfectly protect the city from cold air currents. The climate in the whole region is Mediterranean, the average air temperature in summer is 28 degrees, in winter - 17 degrees.
Water temperature in summer is 23 degrees, in winter - 8 degrees.
The rains here are short-lived and even if during the rest at the Best Negresco 4 * (Salou) hotel there will be a downpour, it will not spoil the rest and mood.
Additional Information
If you decide to go to Spain by car, you need to know that entry to the highway is paid, but you can freely move around the city by bike.
In the summer season, the beaches in Salou are crowded, so you have to take sunbeds in the morning. The inhabitants of this nice pretty town are very friendly, and the criminogenic environment is very calm.
Guests with kids should definitely visit the park located near the port. There is a large number of various attractions designed for children of any age.
Lovers of active time will not be bored at Best Negresco 4 * in Salou. According to tourists, there is something to do both day and evening. On the beaches of the resort water sports are actively developed (catamarans, banana, tablets, parasailing, yachts, scooters). In addition, the city has many nightclubs, discos and bars with show programs, tickets for which are offered on the street.
Shopping enthusiasts may be disappointed that the prices in local stores are a little high, but you can buy quality things from them.
Services and entertainment
For recreation guests have two large pools in the territory of Best Negresco 4 * (Salou). The photo shows one of them. In addition, there are sun terraces, playgrounds, a game club, restaurants, a conference room and billiards. All areas are adapted for guests with disabilities. For an additional fee, you can use the services of the spa and fitness center, visit the sauna and beauty salon. Several times a week, the hotel hosts interesting entertainment programs with games, dances and music. Mexican fiestas, Chinese evenings and gala dinners are designed for vacationers of different ages, so no one is bored here. For children, the hotel has a mini club where animators work, children's parties are held at a disco, and sports enthusiasts are invited to shoot at a local shooting range with a shotgun and darts, darts, petanque, table tennis and water aerobics.
Beach
Most of the beaches in Spain are considered an ecologically clean area and have been awarded the Blue Flag. Playa Llarga beach is located closest to the Best Negresco 4 * hotel in Salou. Description of our tourists give him this:
- municipal; admission is free for all;
- sandy;
- very clean;
- umbrellas and sunbeds are paid;
- the sea is warm, the water is clear;
- there is a lot of entertainment.
We add that the most fiery parties, fashion events and festivals are often held here.
On the territory of the hotel, by the pool, sunbeds and umbrellas are completely free, there is a snack bar in which you can enjoy sandwiches, ice cream, fresh and cocktails. The pools have fresh water with a purification system and circulation. There is also a heated indoor pool.
Reviews about Best Negresco 4 * in Salou
Tourists respond to this hotel in different ways. Some believe that its prices are a bit overpriced. In addition, it is important to consider that the area in which the hotel is located is quite noisy, and the loud entertainment program is often late until late, which can interfere with a relaxing holiday after a busy day. Based on the reviews of tourists from Best Negresco 4 * in Salou, one can highlight the following hotel advantages:
- good location;
- shampoos, gels, soap, paper replenished regularly;
- excellent food;
- delicious shrimp, mussels, various salads with seafood;
- fresh and champagne for free;
- dine at the hotel is more convenient and cheaper;
- themed dinners and overall the selection of dishes was wide;
- beautiful green surroundings;
- close to the sea;
- nearby is a shop with groceries, souvenirs and essentials;
- “inclusive” includes a stand near the bar;
- white tablecloths;
- many Russian speakers;
- the presence of a small refrigerator in the room;
- pine trees and wonderful air;
- from the hotel window you can see the sunset and the sea;
- children's football tournaments;
- there is animation;
- Transfer met without any problems.
Minuses:
- expensive drinks;
- lack of a menu of drinks for lunch and dinner;
- the rooms are cramped;
- intermittent air conditioning;
- inconvenient location of plumbing in the bathroom;
- the cleaning is very superficial;
- no shelves for linen;
- outdated numbers;
- very small pool;
- plastic chairs are on the balcony;
- low noise isolation;
- only three elevators, which are not enough for all vacationers;
- booking in summer is twice as expensive.
In general, the hotel is recommended both for families with children and for families, as well as for large companies. When planning to book a tour to Spain, carefully study all the photos of Best Negresco 4 * in Salou, and the reviews of tourists who have already visited this complex.
Things to do outside the hotel
Resting with Best Negresco 4 * in Salou, it is worth taking a walk along the old center and along the promenade, on which there are singing fountains.
On the advice of tourists, you should definitely try national dishes in the Cambrils restaurant.
Arriving in Salou, it is advisable to visit the "Pirate Tower". There from the observation deck offers a magnificent view of the city and its coast.
The Mazia Catalana estate is also recommended for visiting, where there is a handicrafts fair, King Jaime I Boulevard planted with flowers and palm trees, restaurants, bars and discos, an eighteenth-century church of Santa Maria del Mar, the Villa romana de Barenys museum with old wine cellars , a small forest park Municipal, the picturesque promenade of Maritimo.
12 kilometers from the hotel is Tarragona, where the Mediterranean Balcony Hill, the Museum of Ancient Weapons and the Roman Amphitheater are located. You can get there by bus or taxi.